Like most large-scale events in South Africa, security when entering will be tight, but along with any potential weapons or banned substances, another new item has been added to the list of restrictions – smart glasses. “Please take note that smart glasses of any kind are strictly prohibited from the con grounds,” organisers for Comic Con Africa shared in an email with Hypertext, confirming the approval of our own press passes for the event. Smart glasses, while useful when it comes to content capture and creation, also prove a massive headache when it comes to privacy and consent. Taking a look at the FAQ for CCA, no direct mention is made of smart glasses, but there are guidelines when it comes to recording people and harassment, which smart glasses would certainly fall under. With smart glasses becoming an issue, especially at large-scale events, the organisers of Comic Con Africa 2026 have made their position on the matter known.