News24 #MyHomeSA
Terms and Conditions
Competition opens: Thursday 24 September 2026
Entries close: Friday 30 October 2026 at 23h59
Winners announced: Friday 13 November 2026
1. Promoter and Competition Overview
1.1. The promoter of this competition is Media24 Proprietary Limited ("Media24", "we", "us" or "our"), a company registered in the Republic of South Africa, through its News24 division.
1.2. The competition is titled the "News24 #MyHomeSA Heritage Month Art Competition" (the "Competition").
1.3. The Competition invites school-going learners from Grade 8 to Grade 12 to submit original artworks expressing their personal vision of South African identity, culture, and heritage, in response to the question: "What do you love about South Africa?"
1.4. The Competition is conducted in the ordinary course of Media24's business to promote the News24 brand and digital publication.
1.5. These terms and conditions (the "Rules") govern the Competition and are available on the Competition website and from the National Consumer Commission on request.
1.6. By submitting an entry, the entrant's parent or legal guardian (the "Parent/Guardian") agrees to be bound by these Rules on behalf of the entrant.
2. Eligibility
2.1. The Competition is open to all high-school learners in Grade 8 through Grade 12 enrolled at any registered public, private, or home-school institution in the Republic of South Africa (each an "Entrant").
2.2. Entrants must be under the age of 18 at the time of entry. Learners who turn 18 during the Competition period remain eligible.
2.3. The following persons are excluded from participating in the Competition, either as an Entrant or as the school associated with an Entrant:
2.3.1. a director, member, partner, employee, agent, or consultant of, or any other person who directly or indirectly controls or is controlled by Media24 or any entity within the Media24 group; and
2.3.2. a supplier of goods or services in connection with this Competition; and
2.3.3. the spouses, life partners, business partners, or immediate family members (parents, siblings, or children) of the persons referred to in clauses 2.3.1 and 2.3.2.
2.4. Schools at which any person referred to in clause 2.3 is employed in a governing, management, or teaching capacity are not eligible to receive the school prize associated with that Entrant. Such Entrants may still participate, but if selected as a winner, the school prize will be forfeited and donated to a registered charity nominated by Media24.
2.5. Entrants who have won a Media24 competition within the last 30 calendar days preceding the closing date may not participate.
3. Parental/Guardian Consent
3.1. Every entry must be submitted by, or with the prior written consent of, the Entrant's Parent/Guardian. By submitting an entry, the Parent/Guardian confirms that:
3.1.1. they are the legal parent or guardian of the Entrant;
3.1.2. they have read and understood these Rules and agree to be bound by them on behalf of the Entrant;
3.1.3. they consent to the processing of the Entrant's personal information as described in these Rules and in Media24's Privacy Policy, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Popia);
3.1.4. they consent to the Entrant's artwork being submitted, judged, displayed, and potentially used as described in these Rules;
3.1.5. the artwork submitted is the Entrant's own original work and has not been copied from any other source; and
3.1.6. all information provided in the entry is true and accurate.
3.2. Media24 reserves the right to request proof of the Parent/Guardian's identity and relationship to the Entrant at any stage of the Competition. Failure to provide such proof when requested may result in disqualification.
3.3. The Parent/Guardian may withdraw their consent at any time before the closing date by contacting Media24 as specified in clause 16. Withdrawal of consent will result in the Entrant's withdrawal from the Competition.
4. How to enter
4.1. Entries must be submitted via the Competition website at [competition website URL].
4.2. To enter, the Parent/Guardian must:
4.2.1. complete the online entry form, providing the Entrant's first name, grade, school name, and a contact email address and telephone number for the Parent/Guardian;
4.2.2. upload a digital photograph or scan of the Entrant's original artwork in accordance with the artwork specifications published on the Competition website;
4.2.3. provide the consent declarations required on the entry form, including consent to data processing, use of the artwork, and these Rules;
4.2.4. confirm that the Entrant's school has been notified of the entry (where the school is being entered for the school prize); and
4.2.5. click "Submit Entry" to complete the submission.
4.3. Only one entry per Entrant is permitted. Multiple entries from the same Entrant will result in all entries being disqualified.
4.4. Entries must be received by 23h59 on Friday, 30 October 2026. Late, incomplete, illegible, or corrupted entries will not be considered, regardless of the reason for delay, including server unavailability, network failure, or any other electronic or telecommunications malfunction.
4.5. The following information is collected per entry: the Entrant's first name, grade, and school name; and the Parent/Guardian's contact email address and telephone number. No additional personal information is required for entry. Media24 will not encourage or persuade any Entrant to disclose more personal information than is reasonably necessary for the purposes of the Competition.
4.6. If any information submitted is incomplete, incorrect, or otherwise invalid, the entry will not be considered.
4.7. Entry to the Competition is free. No payment or consideration is required to enter. The only cost associated with entering is the reasonable cost of electronically transmitting the entry (standard data charges apply).
5. Artwork specifications and requirements
5.1. The artwork must be an original two-dimensional work created by the Entrant using any medium (including but not limited to pencil, crayon, paint, pastel, charcoal, or mixed media).
5.2. The artwork must respond to the question, "What do you love about South Africa?", and express the Entrant's personal vision of South African identity, culture, and heritage.
5.3. The artwork must not:
5.3.1. contain any content that is defamatory, discriminatory, hateful, violent, sexually explicit, or otherwise unlawful or inappropriate;
5.3.2. infringe the intellectual property rights or privacy rights of any third party; or
5.3.3. contain any personally identifiable information of any person other than the Entrant.
5.4. The digital photograph or scan of the artwork must meet the technical specifications published on the Competition website (format, file size, and resolution).
5.5. The Entrant's name must not appear on the front of the artwork to preserve anonymity during judging.
5.6. Media24 reserves the right to request the original artwork for verification purposes. If the original artwork cannot be produced when requested, the entry may be disqualified.
6. Judging and winner selection
6.1. Entries will be judged by a panel of judges appointed by Media24 (the "Judges"). The Judges' decision is final and binding, and no correspondence will be entered into.
6.2. Entries will be assessed on the following criteria:
6.2.1. creativity and originality;
6.2.2. interpretation of the theme; and
6.2.3. artistic merit appropriate to the Entrant's age group.
6.4. The three winning entries will be selected as follows:
|
Position |
Learner Prize |
School Prize |
|---|---|---|
|
1st place |
R10 000 |
R10 000 |
|
2nd place |
R5 000 |
R5 000 |
|
3rd place |
R3 000 |
R3 000 |
6.5. The total prize pool is R20 000 (twenty- thousand-rand), split between winning learners and their respective schools.
6.6. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other benefit.
6.7. Where the winning Entrant's school cannot be identified or contacted, or where the school is ineligible under clause 2.4, the school prize will be donated to a registered charity nominated by Media24.
7. Winner notification and verification
7.1. Winners will be announced on or before Friday 13 November 2026 on the Competition website and may also be published on News24 platforms, including news24.com.
7.2. Winners will be notified via the Parent/Guardian's contact details provided in the entry form, on or before 13 November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
7.3. Before a prize is awarded, Media24 may require the Parent/Guardian to:
7.3.1. provide proof of identity and proof of relationship to the Entrant;
7.3.2. provide the Entrant's school banking details or the school's proof of registration for the school prize; and
7.3.3. complete and sign a prize acceptance form.
7.4. If Media24's reasonable attempts to contact a winner via the provided contact details result in no response within 7 (seven) calendar days, the prize will be forfeited and Media24 reserves the right to select an alternative winner.
7.5. Any consent given by a winner who is under 18 years of age (including consent to the use of their image or participation in marketing) is invalid unless confirmed in writing by their Parent/Guardian.
8. Intellectual property and use of artwork
8.1. The Entrant (through their Parent/Guardian) retains ownership of the copyright in their original artwork.
8.2. By submitting an entry, the Parent/Guardian grants Media24 a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to:
8.2.1. reproduce, publish, display, and communicate the artwork to the public on the Competition website, on News24 platforms (including news24.com, the News24 mobile application, and News24 social media accounts), and in any media associated with the Competition;
8.2.2. reproduce the artwork on official News24 merchandise, including but not limited to tote bags, for the winning artworks;
8.2.3. use the artwork for promotional and marketing purposes related to the Competition and the News24 brand; and
8.2.4. edit, crop, or adapt the artwork as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above.
8.3. Wherever reasonably possible, Media24 will attribute the artwork to the Entrant by first name and school only, to protect the privacy of the Entrant. Media24 will not publish the Entrant's surname, photograph, or other personal information without separate, specific written consent from the Parent/Guardian.
8.4. Media24 may select additional entries (beyond the three winners) to showcase on the Competition website. The licence in clause 8.2.1 (display on the Competition website) applies to all entries submitted. The licence in clauses 8.2.2 and 8.2.3 (merchandise and marketing) applies only to winning artworks, unless the Parent/Guardian provides separate written consent for additional entries.
8.5. The Entrant and Parent/Guardian waive any right to inspect or approve the final form of any merchandise, marketing material, or publication featuring the artwork.
9. Use of image, marketing, and right to decline
9.1. In accordance with the Consumer Protection Act, 2008, the Parent/Guardian is hereby informed of the right to decline any or all of the following:
9.1.1. the use of the Entrant's image (including photographs or video footage) in marketing material;
9.1.2. an invitation for the Entrant to participate in any marketing activity (including interviews, photo shoots, or promotional events); and
9.1.3. an invitation for the Entrant and/or Parent/Guardian to be present when winners are announced.
9.2. Any consent to the above is entirely voluntary. Declining any or all of the above will not affect the Entrant's eligibility to win or their right to receive a prize.
9.3. No rule of this Competition requires any Entrant or winner to participate in marketing activities, permit the use of their image, or attend any event as a condition of accepting a prize.
10. Data protection and privacy
10.1. Media24 processes personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) and its Privacy Policy, available at media24.com/privacy/.
10.2. The Parent/Guardian's consent under clause 3.1.3 constitutes the "prior consent of a competent person" required under Section 35(1) of Popia for the lawful processing of the Entrant's personal information.
10.3. Personal information collected: The Entrant's first name, grade, and school name; and the Parent/Guardian's email address and telephone number. No special personal information (as defined in Popia) is collected.
10.4. Purpose of processing: Personal information is collected and processed solely for the purposes of administering the Competition, including verifying eligibility, judging entries, notifying winners, awarding prizes, and displaying selected artworks on the Competition website.
10.5. Data minimisation: Media24 will not collect, encourage, or persuade any Entrant to disclose more personal information than is reasonably necessary for the purposes of the Competition.
10.6. Retention: Media24 will retain Competition records, including personal information and artwork, for a minimum of three (3) years from the closing date of the Competition, as required by the Consumer Protection Act. Thereafter, personal information will be deleted or de-identified, unless retention is required by law or for the purposes of the ongoing licence granted under clause 8.
10.7. Sharing: Personal information may be shared with:
10.7.1. other entities within the Media24 group;
10.7.2. third-party service providers engaged by Media24 to assist with the administration of the Competition (such as the Competition website platform provider or prize payment processors), solely for the purpose of administering the Competition; and
10.7.3. any person or entity where required by law.
Media24 will not sell or rent personal information to any third party.
10.8. Security: Media24 implements appropriate, reasonable technical and organisational measures to secure the integrity and confidentiality of all personal information collected, in accordance with Section 19 of Popia.
10.9. Rights of the Parent/Guardian: The Parent/Guardian has the following rights in respect of the Entrant's personal information:
10.9.1. to request access to and a copy of the Entrant's personal information held by Media24;
10.9.2. to request correction or deletion of inaccurate personal information;
10.9.3. to withdraw consent for further processing at any time, which will result in the Entrant's withdrawal from the Competition (and, if applicable, removal of their artwork from display); and
10.9.4. to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa (inforegulator.org.za) if they believe their rights were infringed upon.
