Unilever WhatsApp Competition Terms & Conditions
Competition dates: 1 January – 31 March 2026
• The promoter is Unilever South Africa (Pty) Ltd (“the Promoter”) and Vetro Media is the “Promoter Agent”.
• The promotional competition is open to all South African residents in possession of a valid identity document.
• The promotional competition is only open to participants over the age of 18.
• These Terms and Conditions will prevail in the event of any conflict or inconsistency with any other communications sent to you by us, including advertising or Promotional materials. Prize redemption instructions are deemed to form part of the Terms and Conditions.
• The promotional competition is not open to any director, member, partner, employee, agent, retailor or consultant of the Promoter, the marketing service providers or any person who directly or indirectly controls or is controlled by these entities, including their spouses, life partners, business partners or immediate family members.
• By participating in this competition participants are asked to Opt In to receive future marketing material from the brand/s on promotion. The participant is under no obligation to Opt In to still enter the promotional competition.
• All personal information (‘Personal Data’) supplied by participants shall be processed in accordance with South African data protection legislation and the Promoter’s Privacy Policy.
• This promotional competition is open from 1 January 2026 and ends at 12am (midnight) on 31 March 2026. Any entries received after the closing date will not be considered.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• To enter the Promotion, participants must purchase any two (2) participating products and dial the WhatsApp number 060 083 3073, following the prompts as instructed. Participants who successfully complete these steps in accordance with the requirements of this clause will qualify as an entrant in the Promotion (“Entrant”).
• Entrants are permitted to unlimited entries with different purchases of the participating products.
• Winners whose entry is deemed successful will be instantly rewarded at random via the Whatsapp line, not all entries will be awarded.
PRODUCT SKU:
PARTICIPATING STORES
Consumers may purchase the participating products from any retail outlet in which such products are sold, provided that the consumer is able to present a valid proof of purchase. Valid proof of purchase includes, but is not limited to, a till slip or an online receipt.
JUDGING CRITERIA
Entrants must:
• Participants must retain their till slip or other valid proof of purchase (including, but not limited to, an online receipt) as proof of purchase.
• Participants must submit a valid proof of purchase, including, without limitation, a correct till slip or other acceptable proof of purchase (such as an online receipt). The Promoter reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to reject any entry where the submitted proof of purchase is incorrect, invalid, or does not comply with the requirements set out herein.
• Participants may enter as many times as they wish, provided that each entry is associated with a separate purchase and accurate till slip or proof of purchase.
• Prizes are not exchangeable or transferable.
• A single person/ID number may win multiple times, provided that each entry is associated with a separate purchase and accurate barcode.
PRIZES INCLUDE:
Instant prizes over the campaign period:
• Instant airtime vouchers (Qty) – 300,000
• Pick n Pay, Shoprite/Checkers, Spar, Dischem,Clicks, and Takealot (Qty) – 2000
GRAND PRIZE
Grand prize winners will win a double ticket(s) to a World Cup match in 2026 in the US OR MEXICO – The grand prize includes:
• Visa
• Flights
• Accomodation
• Tickets to the game
• All meals
• Insurance
Further details will be communicated to the winner upon confirmation.
• A grand prizewinner can only qualify for the prize if at time of selection, he/she holds a passport valid till 1 January 2027 with at least 4 clear facing pages.
• A grand prizewinner can only claim the prize if they qualify and are granted the necessary visa(s) for the trip. Failure to qualify for such visas will result in the next prizewinner being drawn and no claim may be made against the organisers for any reparation whatsoever.
• A grand prizewinner can only use the prize if they qualify for insurance cover provided by the organisers. Failure to qualify for insurance will disqualify the entrant and the next prizewinner shall be chosen.
• The grand prizewinner shall only qualify if they are fit and healthy enough to fully participate in all activities of the group and the itinerary. Failure to pass a fitness test will result in the next prize winner being drawn.
PRIZE SCHEDULE
AIRTIME VOUCHERS
Week 1
Dates: 1 - 5 Jan
R10 Airtimes: 23,077
Airtime Total: 23,077
Week 2
Dates: 6 - 12 Jan
R10 Airtimes: 23,077
Airtime Total: 46,154
Week 3
Dates: 13 - 19 Jan
R10 Airtimes: 23,077
Airtime Total: 69,231
Week 4
Dates: 20 - 26 Jan
R10 Airtimes: 23,077
Airtime Total: 92,308
Week 5
Dates: 27 Jan - 2 Feb
R10 Airtimes: 23,077
Airtime Total: 115,385
Week 6
Dates: 3 - 9 Feb
R10 Airtimes: 23,077
Airtime Total: 138,462
Week 7
Dates: 10 - 16 Feb
R10 Airtimes: 23,077
Airtime Total: 161,539
Week 8
Dates: 17 - 23 Feb
R10 Airtimes: 23,077
Airtime Total: 184,616
Week 9
Dates: 24 Feb - 2 Mar
R10 Airtimes: 23,077
Airtime Total: 207,693
Week 10
Dates: 3 - 9 Mar
R10 Airtimes: 23,077
Airtime Total: 230,770
Week 11
Dates: 10 - 16 Mar
R10 Airtimes: 23,077
Airtime Total: 253,847
Week 12
Dates: 17 - 23 Mar
R10 Airtimes: 23,077
Airtime Total: 276,924
Week 13
Dates: 24 - 31 Mar
R10 Airtimes: 23,076
Airtime Total: 300,000
VOUCHERS
Week 1
Date: 1 - 5 Jan
Pick N Pay: 22 x R500
Shoprite/Checkers: 22 x R500
Dischem: 22 x R500
Clicks: 22 x R500
Spar: 22 x R500
Week 2
Date: 6 - 12 Jan
Pick N Pay: 22 x R500
Shoprite/Checkers: 22 x R500
Dischem: 22 x R500
Clicks: 22 x R500
Spar: 22 x R500
Week 3
Date: 13 - 19 Jan
Pick N Pay: 22 x R500
Shoprite/Checkers: 22 x R500
Dischem: 22 x R500
Clicks: 22 x R500
Spar: 22 x R500
Week 4
Date: 20 - 26 Jan
Pick N Pay: 22 x R500
Shoprite/Checkers: 22 x R500
Dischem: 22 x R500
Clicks: 22 x R500
Spar: 22 x R500
Week 5
Date: 27 Jan - 2 Feb
Pick N Pay: 22 x R500
Shoprite/Checkers: 22 x R500
Dischem: 22 x R500
Clicks: 22 x R500
Spar: 22 x R500
Week 6
Date: 3 - 9 Feb
Pick N Pay: 22 x R500
Shoprite/Checkers: 22 x R500
Dischem: 22 x R500
Clicks: 22 x R500
Spar: 22 x R500
Week 7
Date: 10 - 16 Feb
Pick N Pay: 22 x R500
Shoprite/Checkers: 22 x R500
Dischem: 22 x R500
Clicks: 22 x R500
Spar: 22 x R500
Week 8
Date: 17 - 23 Feb
Pick N Pay: 22 x R500
Shoprite/Checkers: 22 x R500
Dischem: 22 x R500
Clicks: 22 x R500
Spar: 22 x R500
Week 9
Date: 24 Feb - 2 Mar
Pick N Pay: 22 x R500
Shoprite/Checkers: 22 x R500
Dischem: 22 x R500
Clicks: 22 x R500
Spar: 22 x R500
Week 10
Date: 3 - 9 Mar
Pick N Pay: 22 x R500
Shoprite/Checkers: 22 x R500
Dischem: 22 x R500
Clicks: 22 x R500
Spar: 22 x R500
Week 11
Date: 10 - 16 Mar
Pick N Pay: 22 x R500
Shoprite/Checkers: 22 x R500
Dischem: 22 x R500
Clicks: 22 x R500
Spar: 22 x R500
Week 12
Date: 17 - 23 Mar
Pick N Pay: 22 x R500
Shoprite/Checkers: 22 x R500
Dischem: 22 x R500
Clicks: 22 x R500
Spar: 22 x R500
Week 13
Date: 24 - 31 Mar
Pick N Pay: 22 x R500
Shoprite/Checkers: 22 x R500
Dischem: 22 x R500
Clicks: 21 x R500
Spar: 21 x R500
Voucher Total:
Pick N Pay: 286
Shoprite/Checkers: 286
Dischem: 286
Clicks: 285
Spar: 285
SELECTING WINNERS
• The grand prize Winner will be required to provide their till slip, name, ID number, copy of their identity document, contact details, and will be contacted to acknowledge the receipt of the prize.
• The grand prize Winners will be selected by means of a random draw and will be notified telephonically where the Winner will be required to verify their details. The Promoter (or their agent) will endeavour to contact the prize Winner three (3) times on the day of draw after their name/number is drawn. A WhatsApp notification will also be sent to the winners as an extra attempt (a further 24 hours will be given for the winner to respond). If the Prize Winner cannot be contacted during this period, the Prize will be forfeited, and another Winner will be selected in accordance with the rules.
DELIVERY OF PRIZE
• The drawn candidates who need to be verified as grand prize winners will be contacted by Promoter “agency” where agency will require the drawn candidate to furnish agency with the aforesaid required documentation within three (3) days of confirmation of telephonic call, once all documents have been verified, agency will then fulfil the prize within 15 working days. If the Prize Winner cannot produce the documents during this period, the Prize will be forfeited, and another Winner will be selected in accordance with the rules.
• By entering, you consent to your name being used in promotional materials and on social media if you win.
GENERAL
1. The grand prize Winner may be required to sign an Indemnity and Media Release forms
2. A copy of these rules can be obtained from the Consumer Call Centre on telephone number 0860 151 141
3. Failure to claim the Prize or a refusal or inability to share required documentation or comply with any of the competition requirements 7 days will disqualify the Winner, and a new Winner will be drawn in terms of these rules.
4. The Promoter shall not be responsible for any lost, damaged, delayed, incorrect or incomplete entries for any reason whatsoever. Proof of sending will not be accepted as proof of receipt.
5. The Promoter shall not be responsible for the failure of any technical element relating to this promotion that may result in an entry not being successfully submitted.
6. Responsibility is not accepted for entries lost, damaged or delayed as a result of any network, computer or cell phone hardware or software failure of any kind. Proof of sending will not be accepted as proof of receipt.
7. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any claim if fraud or cheating is suspected, including without limitation, through the manipulation of code or otherwise frequently falsifying data. This applies during the campaign period including after the campaign ends, ie. during the validation and verification process once campaign ends.
8. No applications from agents, third parties, organised groups or applications automatically generated by computer will be accepted. No incomplete or corrupted entries will be accepted. Entries will only be accepted if they comply with all entry instructions.
9. NOTE: Any attempt to use multiple cell phone details or other tactics to enter or vote more than the stated limit may result in disqualification and all associated entries and/or votes will be void.
Entries or votes generated by script, macro, bot, commercial contest subscription, incentives or other means not sponsored by the Promoter, vote-swapping sites, voting software, entering service sites or any other automated means and entries or votes by any means that subvert the entry/voting process or do not conform to the terms or spirit of these competition rules, will void the entry/votes and may disqualify the entrant.
10. The Promoter reserves the right to use the images taken of the Winner for publicity purposes in any manner they deem fit, without remuneration being made payable to the Winner. However, the Winner has the right to object to these images being used by written notification to the Promoter at 15 Nollsworth Crescent, Nollsworth Park, La Lucia, 4051 Att: Legal Department.
11. The Promoter shall have the right to change or terminate the promotional competition immediately and without notice, if deemed necessary in its opinion and if circumstances arise outside of their control. In the event of such change or termination, all participants agree to waive any rights that they have in respect of this promotional competition and acknowledge that they will have no recourse against the Promoter or its agents.
12. In the event that the Prize is not available despite the Promoter’s reasonable endeavours to procure the Prize, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute the Prize of equal value.
13. Neither the Promoter, its agents, its associated companies, nor any directors, officers or employees of such, shall be liable for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, consequential or otherwise arising from any cause whatsoever, which may be suffered by the participant or the Winner.
14. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
15. Participation in the promotional competition constitutes acceptance of the promotional competition rules and participants agree to abide by the rules.
16. This promotional competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Telkom, MTN, Vodacom and Cell C and the participants acknowledge that they are providing information to the Promoter and its agents only and not to telephone networks.
17. All participants in this competition release Telkom, MTN, Vodacom and Cell C from all liabilities and claims arising out of or in connection with this competition and these terms and conditions.
18. The Promoter reserves the right to delete any information uploaded by a participant which the Promoter, in its absolute discretion, believes is illegal, obscene, offensive or defamatory, or infringes the intellectual property rights of a third party, or is otherwise inappropriate for a campaign designed for mass audience entertainment.
19. Participants warrant that they have full rights to the images and stories that they upload and that the use of the said material shall not constitute a breach of any third party’s copyright or other intellectual property rights.
20. Participants agree that by uploading their “images” and/or stories, they grant permission to the Promoter to use the images or stories or any part thereof, in any and all media for promotional / marketing purposes with no consideration payable to the participants.
PRIVACY NOTICE
Unilever Privacy Notice can be obtained from https://www.unilevernotices.com/privacy-notices/south-africa-english.html
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook and the participants acknowledge that they are providing information to the Promoter and its agents only and not to Facebook.
All participants in this Competition release Facebook from all liabilities and claims arising out of or in connection with this competition and these terms and conditions.
NOTE: Any attempt to use multiple cell phone details or other tactics to enter or vote more than the stated limit may result in disqualification and all associated entries and/or votes will be void.
Entries or votes generated by script, macro, bot, commercial contest subscription, incentives or other means not sponsored by the Promoter, vote-swapping sites, voting software, entering service sites or any other automated means and entries or votes by any means that subvert the entry/voting process or do not conform to the terms or spirit of these competition rules, will void the entry/votes and may disqualify the entrant