Sowetan, a popular South African newspaper, has launched a giveaway to help its readers combat the sweltering summer heat. In partnership with Hisense, the newspaper is offering a high-performance 15kg ice maker worth R3,349. The prize is designed to keep gatherings cool and drinks chilled, making it a practical appliance for the summer season. The giveaway is exclusively available to Sowetan's WhatsApp channel community, rewarding loyal readers with a chance to upgrade their home appliances.
The Hisense 15kg Ice Maker features a sleek black stainless-steel finish and an LED touch display, allowing users to control and monitor the ice-making functions. The appliance produces bullet-shaped ice cubes on demand and has sensors to warn users when the ice bucket is full or when water is low. Additionally, the ice maker has a simple self-cleaning function, making it easy to keep drinks ice-cold. The prize is perfect for those who enjoy entertaining during the weekend or simply relaxing at home with a cool drink.
To enter the giveaway, readers need to join the Sowetan WhatsApp channel and like the competition post shared on the channel. The deadline for entering is Friday, 13 November 2026, at 11.59pm. Participants can enter as many times as they like to boost their chances of winning. The winner will be announced on the Sowetan WhatsApp channel and online on Wednesday, 18 November 2026. The competition is open to individuals 18 years and older, and previous competition winners from the last 90 days are ineligible to win.
The giveaway is part of Sowetan's efforts to reward its loyal WhatsApp channel community and build a vibrant community. By joining the channel, readers can stay engaged and receive direct updates, breaking news, and great giveaways delivered to their cellphone. The WhatsApp channel is a convenient way for readers to stay informed and connected with Sowetan.
To enter the competition, readers need to follow a few simple steps. First, they need to join the Sowetan WhatsApp channel using the provided link. Next, they need to like the Sowetan Hisense ice maker competition post. Then, they need to take a screenshot of the competition post and the screenshot proving that they've followed the WhatsApp channel. Finally, they need to WhatsApp their screenshot images to Sowetan on 071-556-4784 along with their full name, cell number, home address, and age.
The terms and conditions of the competition state that the winner will be chosen randomly by a Sowetan panel from all qualifying entries. The prize is not transferable or negotiable, and the winner will be responsible for their transport to collect the prize from the offices of Arena Holdings, the publisher of Sowetan, in Parktown, Johannesburg. Neither Sowetan nor any of the sponsors, affiliates, and agencies, nor their employees accept any liability for any oversight.
The competition is open to residents of South Africa, and the winner will be announced on the Sowetan WhatsApp channel and online on Wednesday, 18 November 2026. Key points to note include: the prize is worth R3,349; the deadline for entering is Friday, 13 November 2026, at 11.59pm; and participants must be 18 years or older to enter.
Key points
- The prize is a high-performance 15kg Hisense Ice Maker worth R3,349.
- The deadline for entering the competition is Friday, 13 November 2026, at 11.59pm.
- The winner will be announced on the Sowetan WhatsApp channel and online on Wednesday, 18 November 2026.
