It’s just been announced that South Africa’s annual gaming and technology expo, rAge, will be returning this year in what will be the seventh running of the event, looking set to be “wall-to-wall with the latest cutting-edge computer and videogames, technology, gaming gadgets and lifestyle entertainment products.”

Senior project manager of rAge, Michael James, said of the announcement:

“This annual event brings together the most popular and cutting-edge games, technology, gadgets and products under one roof. The expo allows visitors to get some hands-on time with, and a close-up look at the things they love and desire most.”

“The expo has enjoyed an average year-on-year attendance growth of 30% and exhibitor growth of 20%,” continues James, “making it the biggest and fastest-growing expo of its kind in the country. rAge, now in its seventh year, is set to improve with an expected attendance of well over 20,000 visitors this year.”

“Perfectly positioned to take advantage of pre-Christmas sales and marketing campaigns,” says James, “the expo is a not-to-be-missed event on the South African gaming and technology industry calendar.”

rAge 2009 will take place from October 2nd to October 4th at the Coca Cola Dome in Northgate, Johannesburg, where you’ll be able to gain access to all manner of geek paraphernalia, such as computer hardware and software, gaming peripherals, gaming apparel and accessories, comics, anime, figurines, trading cards, board games, the latest technology gear, movies, music and more.

Expo attendees will also being able to chat with representatives from the local game development studios, as well as media and creative arts colleges.

To find out more about rAge, to find out how to become an exhibitor or simply explore rAge events gone by, you should head on over to the rAge official website.