Monday 7 December 2015

Vodacom Summer Happy Days With Mzansi’s Finest


As part of its 2015 summer campaign, Vodacom intends to make summer days happy days.

With the festive season here, Vodacom has come up with a grand approach to keep its customers connected and happy this summer.

Wherever customers will be this festive season, whether attending a wedding or relaxing on holiday, customers can rest easy that they will have the best network coverage experience.


To put this to test, local celebrities got the opportunity to be part of this amazing experience this weekend by travelling to the majestic Legend Golf Resort and Safari in Waterberg, Limpompo. The trip showcased how Vodacom’s reliable network will make summer days happy days for all South Africans this festive season as millions of people migrate to different parts of the country on holiday or return home to be with family and loved ones.

Chief Officer: Consumer Business Unit at Vodacom, Godfrey Motsa says: “We are confident on our ability to provide extensive quality Internet and voice coverage throughout the country.”

He says: "The festive season and happy days are back and with Vodacom we’ve got you."

Mzansi Magic’s TV star, Nomzamo Mbatha who was part of the celebrities invited to test Vodacom’s network experience says: “Network connectivity is very central to the lives of every South Africa, as this is the age of technology and social media, it is important to ensure that our audiences abreast with our activities and breaking news.”


Other celebrities included Mampho Brescia, Pallance Dladla, Generation’s raising star, Nkuli Tshirumbuli, former Isidingo actress turn leading lady actress Jay Anstey and triple threat Shashi Naidoo. As the celebrities enjoyed warm cultural tours and some fabulous sightseeing, the Vodacom network was very central to the trip as they shared their experiences with adoring fans via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram while enjoying 96% Internet coverage.

Chief Officer: Consumer Business Unit at Vodacom, Godfrey Motsa says: “From airtime, data bundles, SMS, customers care, products and services to network coverage, we’ve got you.”

Motsa says wherever customers will be this festive season, whether attending a big event like the Soweto derby, a wedding or relaxing on holiday, customers can rest easy that they will have the best network coverage experience.

“We are confident on our ability to provide extensive quality Internet and voice coverage throughout the country,” he says.      

Nadia Mahommed, Executive HOD Brand Communication and Marketing says Vodacom’s summer offerings include access on Internet on the largest network with the 3G coverage in the country, strong retail offers and because the festive season is a time for giving, Vodacom has also thrown in gifts for summer purchases with what the company refers to as “surprise & delight gifts” and customers can look forward to some surprise value offers tailor made ‘Just 4 You’ daily by dialling *123#.

“Over and above this, Vodacom says every day for 60 days starting today, 1 person per day who connects/upgrades over this festive will receive their contract for free for 24 months,” she says.

The Vodacom make summer days happy days campaign started on 31 October and will run until 7 January 2015.

Tuesday 1 December 2015

REV UP YOUR SUMMER WITH ENGEN BEACH FESTIVAL


Six days. Three gorgeous beaches. One phenomenal beach festival. The Engen Beach Festival with East Coast Radio will add an extra sizzle to Margate, Durban and Ballito from 19 to 24 December 2015.

 The excitement kicks off at Margate Main Beach on 19 & 20 December 2015, before moving to uShaka Beach in Durban on 21 & 22 December 2015 and wrapping up at Willard Beach, Ballito on 23 & 24 December 2015.



There is so much to do! One-touch rugby, Engen soccer, frisbee darts, Miss and Miss Jnr Engen Competition, beach dash for the young at heart; and musical statues, sandcastle-building, dancing and limbo competitions for the little ones. Throw in spot prizes and East Coast Radio’s Msizi James, and you have a festival that guarantees scintillating, summer selfies!

You can also meet your favourite East Coast Radio presenters when the station broadcasts live from Margate Main Beach from 10am to 2pm, and from uShaka Beach and Willard Beach from 9am to 3pm.

Swim, chill, make some new friends or just enjoy the fab vibe but don’t miss the Engen Beach Festival with East Coast Radio.

The Engen Beach Festival with East Coast Radio kicks off on 19 December 2015 and spans three beaches before wrapping up on 24 December 2015.

Come rev up your summer!