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Mama Money started as a simple, affordable way to send money home. Today it does far more. You can bank with the Mama Money Card, send money home to over 90 countries, manage your cash in the Mama Money Wallet, and protect your value when you Save in USD. Behind every one of those tools is a real person making something happen.
Now Mama wants to hear from you. The #MamaMakesItHappen competition runs until 30 September 2026. Record a short video of what you have built, bought, or made possible with Mama Money, and you could win a share of over R250,000 in prizes. There are weekly winners the whole way through, so the sooner you enter, the more chances you get.
Over R250,000 in prizes
Weekly cashbacks, smartphones, vouchers, free cards, and five R10,000 Grand Cash Prizes.
Mama is giving away prizes every single week to the community. Here is the full prize pool for the competition.
| Prize | What you get | How many |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Cash Prize | R10,000 cash, loaded to your Mama Money account | 5 |
| Weekly Cashback | R2,500 credited to your Mama Money account | 5 |
| Weekly Cashback | R1,000 credited to your Mama Money account | 100 |
| Smartphone | Samsung Galaxy A37 | 10 |
| Digital Voucher | R500 voucher (1Voucher, Blu, OTT, or DStv) | 50 |
| Free Card | A free Mama Money Card | 50 |
The five R10,000 Grand Cash Prizes are the big finish. A panel picks the Top 5 videos, then the community decides the final ranking through a public vote on Mama Money's social channels.
Entering takes three simple steps. You need an active Mama Money account, so make sure you are registered before you post.
Make a short, original video that shows what you have built, bought, or made possible using Mama Money. Speak from the heart. Real stories connect best.
Post your video on Facebook or TikTok, tag @mamamoneyofficial, and add #MamaMakesItHappen to your caption. Set your post to public so the team can watch it.
Submit your details and paste your video link on the official entry form. Use the phone number linked to your Mama Money account. That is it. You are entered.
Your story is the star. Think about a moment when Mama Money helped you take a step forward. Here are a few angles to spark ideas.
Show how you send money home for school fees, a business, or a build, and what it made possible for your loved ones.
Tell the story of getting your salary, shopping, and paying bills with the Mama Money Card, no South African ID needed.
Share how the Mama Money Wallet gives you the flexibility to manage and move your money with confidence.
Explain why you chose to Save in USD to hold steady value when the rand moves against you.
The competition runs for a little over a month. Keep these dates in mind so you do not miss out.
| What happens | When |
|---|---|
| Competition opens | 28 August 2026 |
| Weekly winners announced | Every week on Mama Money's social channels |
| Competition closes | 30 September 2026 |
| Public vote for the Top 5 | After video submissions close |
Weekly cashback, voucher, card, and smartphone winners come from the valid entries received each week. For the Grand Prizes, a panel of judges picks the Top 5 videos, then a public vote on Mama Money's social channels decides who takes each R10,000 prize.
Not a customer yet?
You need an active Mama Money account to take part. Register on the app or on WhatsApp using your passport, foreign ID, South African ID, or asylum document. No proof of address needed.
Download the appYou made it happen. Now show the world how. Record your video, tag Mama, and stand a chance to win a share of over R250,000. Entries close on 30 September 2026.