{"id":1273,"date":"2026-09-09T07:42:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T05:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?page_id=1273"},"modified":"2026-09-09T07:45:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T05:45:22","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-4 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/welcome-to-wordcamp-johannesburg-gauteng-south-africa\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/01\/wordcamp-logo-ideas.jpg?resize=1200%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Welcome to WordCamp Johannesburg 2026\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/01\/wordcamp-logo-ideas.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/01\/wordcamp-logo-ideas.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/01\/wordcamp-logo-ideas.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/01\/wordcamp-logo-ideas.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/01\/wordcamp-logo-ideas.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/welcome-to-wordcamp-johannesburg-gauteng-south-africa\/\" target=\"_self\" >Welcome to WordCamp Johannesburg 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-01-28T00:04:59+02:00\">28 January 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">WordCamp Johannesburg is back! Join us on October 30th for an incredible, action-packed day bringing together local and international WordPress enthusiasts, developers, designers, and creators. Whether you are a seasoned pro or just starting your WordPress journey, this event is your gateway to a full day of inspiration, innovation, and community. We are sourcing top-tier&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/welcome-to-wordcamp-johannesburg-gauteng-south-africa\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1257 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/coming-from-out-of-town-directions-accommodation\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/09\/pexels-beyzaa-yurtkuran-279977530-18361557-scaled.jpg?resize=1707%2C2560&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Coming from out of town? Directions? Accommodation?\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/09\/pexels-beyzaa-yurtkuran-279977530-18361557-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/09\/pexels-beyzaa-yurtkuran-279977530-18361557-scaled.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/09\/pexels-beyzaa-yurtkuran-279977530-18361557-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/09\/pexels-beyzaa-yurtkuran-279977530-18361557-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/09\/pexels-beyzaa-yurtkuran-279977530-18361557-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/09\/pexels-beyzaa-yurtkuran-279977530-18361557-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/coming-from-out-of-town-directions-accommodation\/\" target=\"_self\" >Coming from out of town? Directions? Accommodation?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-09-07T14:44:07+02:00\">7 September 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">If you\u2019re flying in, driving up from Pretoria, or making the trip from elsewhere in South Africa &#8211; this is the practical guide. WordCamp Johannesburg is a one-day event on\u00a0Friday 30 October 2026, and the venue is easy once you know where you\u2019re going. Full address, map, and nearby stays also live on the&nbsp;location page.&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/coming-from-out-of-town-directions-accommodation\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1049 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/why-wordcamp-johannesburg-matters\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/08\/IMG_1044-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1440&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Why WordCamp Johannesburg Matters\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/08\/IMG_1044-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/08\/IMG_1044-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/08\/IMG_1044-scaled.jpg?resize=766%2C431&amp;ssl=1 766w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/08\/IMG_1044-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C281&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/08\/IMG_1044-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/08\/IMG_1044-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/08\/IMG_1044-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/why-wordcamp-johannesburg-matters\/\" target=\"_self\" >Why WordCamp Johannesburg Matters<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-18T09:15:00+02:00\">18 August 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">WordCamp Johannesburg is the next step for a community that already shows up every month. If you\u2019ve been to a WP Joburg meetup, you know the energy: freelancers, agency people, designers, developers, and business owners in one room, sharing what actually works. WordCamp takes that same spirit and gives it a full day &#8211; talks,&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/why-wordcamp-johannesburg-matters\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-992 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/wordcamp-johannesburg-progress-update-speakers-volunteers-sponsors\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/08\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-4443197-scaled.jpg?resize=1707%2C2560&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"WordCamp Johannesburg Progress Update: Speakers, Volunteers &amp; Sponsors\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/08\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-4443197-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/08\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-4443197-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/08\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-4443197-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/08\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-4443197-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/08\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-4443197-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/08\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-4443197-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/wordcamp-johannesburg-progress-update-speakers-volunteers-sponsors\/\" target=\"_self\" >WordCamp Johannesburg Progress Update: Speakers, Volunteers &amp; Sponsors<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-07T14:48:16+02:00\">7 August 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">WordCamp Johannesburg is gathering pace &#8211; here\u2019s a quick reportback. We\u2019ve already received&nbsp;10 speaker applications. A strong start, but we want more. We\u2019re looking to review proposals and finalise the schedule soon, so if you\u2019ve been thinking about speaking, get your application in. First-time speakers are welcome &#8211; mentorship and support are available if you&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/wordcamp-johannesburg-progress-update-speakers-volunteers-sponsors\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-5 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/call-for-sponsors\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5935755-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1707&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Call for Sponsors\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5935755-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5935755-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5935755-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5935755-scaled.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5935755-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5935755-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5935755-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/call-for-sponsors\/\" target=\"_self\" >Call for Sponsors<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-25T13:49:20+02:00\">25 June 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-5 wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">As a sponsor, you get your brand in front of developers, designers, agency owners, and business decision-makers who build and buy on the web.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/call-for-sponsors\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/call-for-speakers\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2147\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-bryan-geraldo-184369-586416-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C2147&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Call for Speakers\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-bryan-geraldo-184369-586416-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-bryan-geraldo-184369-586416-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C252&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-bryan-geraldo-184369-586416-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C859&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-bryan-geraldo-184369-586416-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C644&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-bryan-geraldo-184369-586416-scaled.jpg?resize=358%2C300&amp;ssl=1 358w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-bryan-geraldo-184369-586416-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1288&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-bryan-geraldo-184369-586416-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1718&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/call-for-speakers\/\" target=\"_self\" >Call for Speakers<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-25T12:55:04+02:00\">25 June 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-6 wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Interested in speaking at WordCamp this year? We\u2019re looking for talks and workshops that help our community build better with WordPress &#8211; practical, honest, and useful. Whether you\u2019re a developer, designer, marketer, agency owner, or content creator, if you\u2019ve got something worth teaching, we want to hear from you. This is a volunteer-run, community-organised event&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/call-for-speakers\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/call-for-volunteers\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-rdne-7648472-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1707&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Call for Volunteers\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-rdne-7648472-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-rdne-7648472-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-rdne-7648472-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-rdne-7648472-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-rdne-7648472-scaled.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-rdne-7648472-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/files\/2026\/06\/pexels-rdne-7648472-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/johannesburg.wordcamp.org\/2026\/call-for-volunteers\/\" target=\"_self\" >Call for Volunteers<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-25T12:44:28+02:00\">25 June 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7 wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Interested in Volunteering at WordCamp this year? WordCamps only happen because volunteers make them happen &#8211; from registration and session support to helping speakers and keeping the day running smoothly. No prior WordCamp experience required. Just bring energy, curiosity, and a willingness to help. 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