These Terms and Conditions consists of a Part 1 (Competition Details) and a Part 2 (Standard Terms and Conditions, (together the “Terms”). In the event of any conflict, the Standard Terms and Conditions shall prevail, except to the extent that applicable law requires the Competition Details to apply.
By entering or participating in the Competition, all entrants and winners agree that they have read and understood the Terms and further agree to be bound by the Terms.
Competition Name: | Share the App & Win (“Competition”) |
Promoter: | Mobile Telephone Networks Proprietary Limited (Registration No. 1993/005461/07) (“MTN”) |
Competition Description: | The Competition encourages existing MTN App customers to use the ‘Share the App’ feature on the MTN App to invite eligible friends or family members to download and log in to the MTN App for the first time.
The Competition consists of two separate Competition Periods:
When the Referred Friend completes their first successful login within the same Competition Period as the referral, the Referrer and Referred Friend become a qualifying Referral Pair and receive one entry into the applicable monthly draw.
After the Referred Friend’s first successful login, each unique daily login by either member of the Referral Pair earns the pair an additional entry for the remainder of that Competition Period. If both the Referrer and Referred Friend log in on the same day, the Referral Pair earns two additional entries. Only one login per person per day will qualify. All referrals, first successful logins and qualifying daily logins must take place within the same Competition Period. Entries do not carry over into the following Competition Period |
Competition Start Date | 21 August 2026 |
Competition End Date | 31 October 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria: | To participate, a person must:
The Referrer must:
The Referred Friend must:
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Entry Mechanics: | To enter:
The referral and the Referred Friend’s First Successful Login must occur within the same Competition Period.
Once the First Successful Login is completed:
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Number of Entries Allowed: | There is no fixed maximum number of Competition entries, subject to the following:
MTN’s system records will determine valid referrals, First Successful Logins, Qualifying Daily Logins and Competition entries |
Prize Description: | August – September 2026 Competition Period: Three winning Referral Pairs will be selected:
October 2026 Competition Period: Three winning Referral Pairs will be selected:
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Number of Winners: | There will be:
A participant may only win one prize during each Competition Period. |
Prize Value (if applicable): | The Galaxy Smart Watches and data bundles will be awarded in kind. Each Takealot voucher has a value of R1 000. The final value of the overall prize pool will vary depending on the Galaxy Smart Watch model awarded and the applicable value of the data bundles at the time of fulfilment
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Winner Selection Method: | Winners will be selected through a random draw from all valid entries received during the applicable Competition Period.
MTN will ensure that each draw is conducted fairly and transparently under the supervision of independent witnesses who are not directly involved in the Competition.
Where an entry linked to a Referral Pair is selected, both the Referrer and Referred Friend will be declared winners.
If either member of a selected Referral Pair does not meet the eligibility requirements, the Referral Pair may be disqualified and an alternative winner selected. |
Winner Selection Date: | August - September Competition Period draw: 14 October 2026 October Competition Period draw: 16 November 2026 |
Other terms: | 1. Definitions
2. First-Login Incentive Eligible first-time MTN App users may separately qualify for the existing free 1GB first-login incentive. The incentive is subject to its own eligibility requirements and T&Cs and does not form part of the Competition prize pool.
3. Prize Conditions
4. Winner Notification and Fulfilment
5. Data Protection and Consent
6. Disqualification and Liability MTN may disqualify entries involving:
MTN is not responsible for delayed, incomplete or unsuccessful entries or invitations caused by network failures, device faults, incorrect mobile numbers, App unavailability or circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
If a technical error affects the outcome, MTN may void, rerun or adjust the affected draw or Competition Period. MTN is not responsible for unused data or vouchers that expire after their stated validity periods.
7. Amendments and Termination
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1.1. Entries will only be considered if submitted during the Competition Period set out in Part 1. Entries received after the Competition Period will not be considered.
1.2. Entries will be deemed to be received at the time of receipt and not at the time of transmission.
1.3. Incomplete, inaccurate or unclear entries will be deemed invalid and thus disqualified.
2.1. Only Entrants who meet the eligibility requirements set out in Part 1 may participate.
2.2. The following persons are excluded from participating in the Competition:
2.2.1. any employee, director, member, partner, agent, consultant, contractor or service provider of MTN who is directly involved in the design, management, administration, promotion, auditing, winner selection, verification or fulfilment of the Competition
2.2.2. the immediate family members, spouses or life partners of the persons referred to in clause 2.1; and
2.2.3. any other person who has access to confidential Competition information or who is able to influence the outcome of the Competition.
3.1. Entries must be submitted strictly in accordance with the entry mechanics set out in Part 1.
3.2. No consideration is required to enter the Competition other than the reasonable costs of transmission of entries at standard network rates.
3.3. Any fraudulent, automated or manipulated entries will be disqualified.
4.1. The Prize(s) offered are described in Part 1.
4.2. Prize(s) are not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash.
4.3. MTN reserves the right to substitute a Prize with another prize of similar commercial value if reasonably necessary.
4.4. Where and when applicable, the winner shall be liable to pay any applicable tax related to the Prize(s).
5.1. Winners will be selected in a manner and on the date specified in Part 1.
5.2. The winner selection process will be conducted fairly and transparently under the supervision of independent witnesses who are not directly involved in the Competition. MTN may appoint an independent auditor or other suitably independent person to oversee or verify the draw where required or appropriate.
5.3. The outcomes of the selection process is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
6.1. Winners will be notified using the contact details provided at entry or otherwise specified in Part 1.
6.2. Reasonable attempts will be made to contact a winner. If a winner cannot be contacted, does not respond within a reasonable period, or fails verification, the Prize may be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner.
6.3. MTN reserves the right to withhold the Prize until it is satisfied that the claimant is the bona fide winner and may require reasonable proof of identity, age and eligibility before awarding the Prize.
7.1. Subject to the winner’s written consent, MTN may use the winner’s name, image and likeness for promotional purposes related to the Competition for a period of up to 12 (twelve) months after announcement.
7.2. A winner may decline such publicity without forfeiting the Prize.
8.1. Personal information collected through the Competition will be processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) and MTN’s Privacy Policy available at: Privacy Policy - Help & Support - MTN South Africa.
8.2. Personal information will be used for purposes of administering the Competition and fulfilling any legal or regulatory obligations.
8.3. Where entrants choose to receive marketing or promotional communications from MTN or any official competition partner, such communications will be subject to entrants’ consent. Entrants may opt out of receiving such communications at any time via the relevant communication channel.
9.1. MTN, and its partners will not be responsible for any loss, damage, injury or death that may occur as a result of taking part in the Competition or from using or enjoying a Prize, unless the law says otherwise.
9.2. MTN is not responsible for technical problems, system failures, interruptions or errors that may affect entry into the Competition, participation, or the Prize fulfilment process.
9.3. If circumstances beyond MTN’s reasonable control make it impossible to deliver a Prize, MTN will not be held responsible. Where a Prize is linked to a specific event, match or experience that is cancelled, postponed or disrupted for reasons outside MTN’s control, MTN will not be required to provide a replacement or alternative Prize.
9.4. Nothing in these Terms limits any rights that entrants may have, or any responsibilities that MTN has under the CPA.
10.1. In the event of unforeseen circumstances or causes beyond MTN’s reasonable control, MTN reserves the right, upon reasonable notice, to cancel the Competition, amend the number or nature of the Prizes, or update these Terms where reasonably necessary.
10.2. If the Prize involves any goods or services provided by a third party, the Prize will be subject to the third party’s terms and conditions.
10.3. The Competition is also subject to and must be read in conjunction with, MTN’s existing terms and conditions applicable to its website and mobile site, available at: Terms and Conditions - Help & Support - MTN South Africa
10.4. These Terms and the Competition will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.