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“The first edition of the MTN Shift Gaming Experience 2026 took place at Rosebank Mall at the weekend.”
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While multiple sources confirm the 2026 event kicked off at Rosebank Mall, one source explicitly states the 2025 event kicked off at Rosebank Mall in June, and the 2026 event is described as 'returning' and being in its 'fourth year', contradicting the claim that this was the 'first edition'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the so…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — LeBron Raymone James ( lə-BRON; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James", h…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mountain Dew, stylized as Mtn Dew in some countries and colloquially known as Dew in some areas, is a soft drink brand owned by PepsiCo. The original formula was invented in 1940 by Tennessee beverage…
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“Now in its fourth year, the series rolls out across eight shopping centres nationwide from April through to August”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm the series is in its fourth year and rolls out across eight shopping centres from April to August.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the so…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — LeBron Raymone James ( lə-BRON; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James", h…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mountain Dew, stylized as Mtn Dew in some countries and colloquially known as Dew in some areas, is a soft drink brand owned by PepsiCo. The original formula was invented in 1940 by Tennessee beverage…
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“building to national finals at Canal Walk, Cape Town, in August with a total prize pool of R350,000 on the line.”
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Multiple sources confirm the national finals are in Cape Town with a total prize pool of R350,000.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the so…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — LeBron Raymone James ( lə-BRON; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James", h…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mountain Dew, stylized as Mtn Dew in some countries and colloquially known as Dew in some areas, is a soft drink brand owned by PepsiCo. The original formula was invented in 1940 by Tennessee beverage…
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“The competition centres on two titles: EA FC 26, the flagship football simulation, and Beat Saber, the adrenaline-fuelled VR rhythm game.”
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The specific games (EA FC 26 and Beat Saber) are mentioned in one detailed web search result, but not corroborated by other independent sources provided.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the so…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — LeBron Raymone James ( lə-BRON; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James", h…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mountain Dew, stylized as Mtn Dew in some countries and colloquially known as Dew in some areas, is a soft drink brand owned by PepsiCo. The original formula was invented in 1940 by Tennessee beverage…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_Dew
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“Each mall stop hosts an online qualifier followed by a three-day in-centre event”
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Two different web search results confirm the structure of an online qualifier followed by a three-day in-centre event.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — LeBron Raymone James ( lə-BRON; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James", h…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mountain Dew, stylized as Mtn Dew in some countries and colloquially known as Dew in some areas, is a soft drink brand owned by PepsiCo. The original formula was invented in 1940 by Tennessee beverage…
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“Christie Stanbridge, brand and campaigns marketing manager at Hyprop.”
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Confirmed by LinkedIn profile and two separate news/article mentions identifying her as the Brand and Campaigns Marketing Manager at Hyprop.
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web search NEUTRAL — · Experience: Hyprop Investments Limited · Location: City of Cape Town · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View Christie Stanbridge’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.
https://za.linkedin.com/in/christie-stanbridge-07311725
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web search NEUTRAL — “SHIFT has grown into something that genuinely reflects the diversity of South Africa’s gaming community,” said Christie Stanbridge, Brand and Campaigns Marketing Manager at Hyprop.
https://thebulrushes.com/2026/04/24/fire-up-your-controllers…
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web search NEUTRAL — Christie Stanbridge, Hyprop’s Brand and Campaigns Marketing Manager, shared her excitement: "The Disney Charity Trees bring together the festive spirit of joy and generosity. We are proud to partner w…
https://pressportal.co.za/leisure-and-entertainment/story/md…
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“The touring schedule opened at Rosebank Mall, with an online qualifier on April 19 and the in-centre event running from April 24 to 26.”
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Two independent sources confirm the Rosebank Mall start date with the online qualifier on April 19 and in-centre event from April 24-26.
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web search NEUTRAL — The touring schedule opened at Rosebank Mall, with an online qualifier on 19 April and the in-centre event running from 24 to 26 April.
https://www.guzzle.co.za/retailtalk/post/fire-your-controlle…
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web search NEUTRAL — The tournament kicked off earlier this month at Rosebank Mall, with an online qualifier on 19th April and the in-centre event running from 24th to 26th April.
https://htxt.co.za/2026/04/mtn-shift-gaming-experience-retur…
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web search NEUTRAL — Bay Mall Event9 to 11 AugCapegate Online Qualifier18-AugCapegate Event23 to 25 AugCanal Walk Online Qualifier8-SepCanal Walk Event11 to 15 Sep. The events at the participating Hyprop Malls will includ…
https://joburg.co.za/article/dont-miss-the-mtn-shift-gaming-…
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“It then travels to Somerset Mall in Cape Town (May 15-17), Woodlands in Pretoria (June 12-14), The Glen in Johannesburg (June 26-28), Table Bay Mall in Cape Town (July 10-12), Clearwater in Joburg (July 31 - August 2) and Capegate in Cape Town (August 14-16)”
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The detailed list of malls and dates is provided by one source. Other sources mention the general timeframe or the start, but do not list the full schedule.
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web search NEUTRAL — The MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience returns for 2026, taking competitive gaming to shopping centres across the country. Running from April to August, the series builds toward a national final in Cape Town…
https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/2026-mtn-shift-gaming-e…
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web search NEUTRAL — The touring schedule opened at Rosebank Mall, with an online qualifier on 19 April and the in-centre event running from 24 to 26 April. It then travels to Somerset Mall in Cape Town (15-17 May), Woodl…
https://www.guzzle.co.za/retailtalk/post/fire-your-controlle…
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web search NEUTRAL — MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience. Date. 23 May - 25 May. Time.The MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience is hosted by Hyprop, in partnership with MTN, Computer Mania, PC Builder, Carry1st and The Toyota Gaming Engine…
https://www.rosebankmall.co.za/event/mtn-shift-gaming-experi…
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“before the final mall qualifier and finals take place at Canal Walk from August 26 to 30.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm or deny the specific dates of August 26 to 30 at Canal Walk.
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