Mahindra Fusion Fest Art Competition
- 1. Competition Period
The competition opens on 6th October 2026 and closes 4th January 2027.
- 2. Eligibility
Employees of Mahindra and Mahindra South Africa (Pty) Ltd (“Mahindra South Africa”), Mahindra Dealerships as well as their immediate families, and associated agencies are not eligible to participate. Any entries from the aforementioned persons will be disregarded.
- 3. Entry Mechanism
To enter participants must submit a high-resolution scan or photo of a design (painting, illustration, digital art, photography, sculpture or mixed media) that captures the ethos: a cultural revolution. Participants can either create an art piece from scratch or select an existing original that embodies the theme. Participants must upload this entry to TikTok or Instagram and tag Mahindra Fusion Fest pages @mahindrafusionfest. All submissions are hereinafter referred to as “Content”.
- 4. Prize
The winner of this Competition will receive a prize made up of:
(a) the opportunity to showcase their design at the Mahindra Fusion Fest 2027, to be held at the SunBet Arena on 27 February 2027; and
(b) a cash prize of R30 000 (thirty thousand Rand),
(together, the "Prize").
The Prize is not transferable. The showcase opportunity may not be exchanged, in whole or in part, for cash, vouchers or the equivalent. The cash prize will be paid only to the winner, and only if the winner holds a valid South African bank account.
The winner will be selected and contacted on or before 20 January 2027.
- 5. Winner Selection
The winner will be selected from all eligible entries received during the Competition period. The top 10 most engaged posts on social media will be shortlisted and will be judged a panel of judges selected by Mahindra South Africa who will decide on the winner at the discretion of Mahindra South Africa.
- 6. Prize Collection
Winners will be contacted by Mahindra South Africa. If a winner cannot be contacted via their social media account within 24 hours, Mahindra South Africa reserves the right to select an alternative winner.
- 7. General
Mahindra South Africa reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions of this Competition at any time without prior notice. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be substituted for any other alternative.
- 8. Liability
Mahindra South Africa, its director, employees, agents and suppliers shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss), or for any personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with this competition or the acceptance of the Prize.
- 9. Data Privacy
By entering this competition, participants agree to the collection and use of their personal information by Mahindra South Africa for the purposes of this Competition and marketing of Mahindra Fusion Fest, as well as further marketing purposes for Mahindra South Africa.
- 10. Organizer
The competition is organized by Mahindra South Africa.
- 11. Publicity
By participating in the Competition, participants grant Mahindra the right to use their names, social media handles, photographs, and Content for promotional purposes without further compensation. Whilst Mahindra South Africa will not take ownership of the Content submitted in respect of the Competition, by entering, you hereby confer upon Mahindra South Africa a royalty free, unrestricted, irrevocable right to use the Content submitted for any and all purposes as required by Mahindra South Africa, limited to marketing the Mahindra brand (including its vehicles and dealerships) as well as the Mahindra Fusion Fest 2027 event and events going forward.
- 12. Disqualification and Termination
- Mahindra South Africa reserves the right to disqualify any participant who violates the terms and conditions or engages in fraudulent, inflammatory or unethical behaviour.
- Participants are to remain mindful that Mahindra is a family-oriented brand and that the Mahindra Fusion Fest event is a family event which includes minors. Accordingly, any entry that goes against the Mahindra brand values or may bring the Mahindra brand into disrepute will be automatically disqualified. Mahindra South Africa will allow participants to amend their entries up until the final date for submission, failing which the entry will be disqualified and disregarded.
- Mahindra South Africa reserves the right to cancel, terminate, or modify the Competition if it cannot be completed as planned due to technical failures, viruses, or any other causes beyond the control of Mahindra South Africa that corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of the Competition.
- 13. Release and Limitations of Liability
- By participating in the Competition, participants release Mahindra South Africa from any liability arising out of or in connection with the Competition or the prizes awarded.
- Mahindra South Africa is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, technical failures, or unauthorized human intervention in any part of the Competition.
- Mahindra South Africa reserves the right at any time, without notice, to amend, modify, or change these Terms and Conditions and any prizes, for any reason which Mahindra South Africa reasonably deems necessary.
- 14. Governing law
The Competition and these terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
- 15. Privacy
Any personal information collected from participants during the Competition will be used solely for the purpose of administering the Competition as well as for future marketing purposes by Mahindra South Africa. Post-event marketing will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws and Mahindra South Africa’s privacy policy.