1. PROMOTER

The promoter of this promotional competition is Basadi in Music Awards (“BIMA”), together with its authorised partners, sponsors and service providers (“the Promoter”).

2. COMPETITION NAME

Basadi in Music Awards 2026 Fan Voting Competition (“Competition”).

3. COMPETITION PERIOD

The Competition commences on the opening date of the official public voting period for the Basadi in Music Awards 2026 and shall continue until the official closure of voting as determined by BIMA.

The Promoter reserves the right to extend, shorten, suspend or terminate the Competition at any time if circumstances beyond its reasonable control make such action necessary.

4. ELIGIBILITY

4.1 Participation in the Competition is open to persons worldwide.

4.2 Participants must:

• Be 18 years of age or older at the time of entry;
• Possess a valid government-issued identification document, passport, driver’s licence or equivalent form of identification acceptable to the Promoter;
• Comply with these Competition Rules.

4.3 The following persons may not enter or win:

• Employees, directors, agents, consultants and contractors of BIMA;
• Immediate family members of the persons listed above;
• Any sponsor, supplier or service provider directly involved in the administration of the Competition;
• Any person prohibited from participating in terms of applicable law.

5. HOW TO ENTER

5.1 To enter the Competition, participants must cast a valid vote for their favourite nominee in any official public voting category of the Basadi in Music Awards 2026.

5.2 Each valid vote submitted in accordance with the voting mechanism published by BIMA will constitute an entry into the Competition.

5.3 Entries that are incomplete, fraudulent, automated, manipulated, generated through bots or otherwise not compliant with these Rules may be disqualified. No votes generated through bots, automated software, scripts, artificial intelligence, vote farming, click farms, bulk messaging systems, device emulation, or any other automated or manipulated process will be accepted. The Promoter reserves the right to reject, invalidate or disqualify any votes suspected of originating from such activities without prior notice.

5.4 No purchase is necessary to enter the Competition other than any applicable voting or transmission costs charged by a participant’s telecommunications provider.

5.5 Each valid SMS vote received during the promotional period will constitute one entry into the applicable weekly prize draw. Winners will be selected by means of a random draw conducted under independent supervision.

5.6 Where an SMS vote is rejected or blocked by a Mobile Network Operator (MNO) before it reaches the Promoter’s voting platform, such vote shall not be regarded as having been received by the Promoter. In these circumstances, the Promoter receives neither the vote nor the associated SMS fee. Any billing or charging queries relating to such rejected SMS messages must be directed to the relevant Mobile Network Operator, as the Promoter has no control over, or responsibility for, charges applied by an MNO before delivery of the SMS to the voting platform.

6. PRIZES

6.1 Participants stand a chance to win a share of up to US$1,000 (One Thousand United States Dollars) during each promotional prize draw and/or tickets to the Basadi in Music Awards.

6.2 Winners shall be selected by means of a random draw conducted under independent supervision from all eligible entries received during the applicable promotional period.

6.3 The value of the prize awarded to each selected winner shall be determined by the Promoter in accordance with its internal prize allocation methodology, i.e. the number of votes submitted determines the prize money to be won, which is applied consistently across all winners. The methodology determines the applicable prize allocation only after a winner has been randomly selected and does not influence or increase a participant’s chances of being selected.

6.4 The Promoter reserves the sole discretion to determine the number of winners, the applicable prize allocation and the value of each prize, provided that no individual prize shall exceed US$1,000.

6.5 Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable or refundable.

6.6 The Promoter may substitute a prize with another prize of equal or greater value should circumstances require.

7. WINNER SELECTION

7.1 Winners shall be selected through a random draw from all eligible entries received during the applicable period.

7.2  Weekly winners will be announced commencing on 3 July 2026 and thereafter during the promotional period, with the final draw taking place on 21 July 2026.

7.3 The Promoter’s decision regarding the selection of winners shall be final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into.

7.4 Winners will be required to provide proof of identity, age, eligibility and ownership of the contact details used to enter the Competition and confirmation of bank account.

8. WINNER NOTIFICATION

8.1 Winners will be contacted using the details provided during the voting process. By casting a vote, you consent to being contacted regarding the prize fulfilment.

8.2 If a winner cannot be contacted within 48 hours of notification, fails to provide required verification documents, or is otherwise found to be ineligible, the Promoter reserves the right to select an alternate winner.

8.3 Failure to respond shall result in forfeiture of the prize.

9. PUBLICITY AND MEDIA CONSENT

9.1 By entering the Competition, participants agree that, should they be selected as winners, the Promoter may:

• Publish their name, surname, city, country and winning status;
• Photograph, film, record and interview them;
• Use their image, voice, likeness, statements and recordings for publicity, promotional, marketing and public relations purposes relating to BIMA.

9.2 Such use may occur across television, radio, print media, websites, social media platforms and other promotional channels without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.

9.3 Winners may be required to participate in publicity activities reasonably requested by the Promoter however, may reject participation.

10. POPIA AND DATA PROTECTION

10.1 The Promoter will process personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).

10.2 Personal information collected may include:

• Full names;
• Identification details;
• Contact information;
• Photographs, videos and recordings;
• Voting information;
• Any information reasonably required for competition administration.

10.3 Personal information may be processed for:

• Administering the Competition;
• Verifying eligibility and identity;
• Prize fulfilment;
• Legal and regulatory compliance;
• Promotional and marketing purposes where consent has been obtained or where otherwise permitted by law.

10.4 Personal information may be shared with authorised service providers, auditors, legal advisors and regulatory authorities where necessary for the administration of the Competition.

10.5 Participants have the rights afforded to data subjects under POPIA, including rights of access, correction and objection, subject to applicable legal limitations.

10.6 The personal information will be retained for a period of 3 (three) years as required in law and will be secured in accordance with POPIA

11. DISQUALIFICATION

The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any participant who:

• Breaches these Rules;
• Provides false or misleading information;
• Engages in vote manipulation, fraud, hacking, bot activity or any conduct that undermines the integrity of the Competition;
• Acts in a manner that may damage the reputation of BIMA or its partners.

12. TAXES AND COSTS

12.1 Any taxes, duties, levies, bank charges, exchange control costs, VAT obligations or other governmental charges arising from acceptance or use of a prize shall be for the sole account of the winner.

12.2 BIMA, its sponsors, partners and service providers shall not be liable for any tax consequences arising from the award or receipt of a prize.

12.3 As the prize is in foreign currency, BIMA and the parties referred to at paragraph 12.2 above shall not be responsible for the fluctuation of the prize and the value thereof in the currency of the voters.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

13.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Promoter shall not be liable for:

• Technical failures;
• Lost, delayed or corrupted entries;
• Telecommunications or internet interruptions;
• Any direct, indirect or consequential loss arising from participation in the Competition or acceptance of a prize.

13.2 Participation in the Competition is at the participant’s own risk.

14. GENERAL

14.1 By participating, entrants acknowledge that they have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Competition Rules.

14.2 The Promoter reserves the right to amend these Rules at any time, provided that such amendments are lawful and communicated through appropriate channels.

14.3 If any provision of these Rules is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14.4 A copy of these Competition Rules shall be available from the Promoter upon request and shall be retained in accordance with applicable South African law.

15. GOVERNING LAW

This Competition and these Rules shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

Any dispute arising from or in connection with the Competition shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.