Do Not Disturb

Johannesburg, South Africa – December 10, 2025 – MTN South Africa has effectively tapped into the country’s mood with its summer campaign called “Do not disturb the season”. The campaign invites South Africans to socially switch on and embrace the festive summer season as a well-deserved reward for a year of relentless hustle and ambition.

The brand campaign, developed in partnership with integrated creative agency M+C Saatchi Abel, which is part of Africa’s largest independently owned group of creative companies The Up&Up Group – celebrates the unique South African spirit, where hard work meets heartfelt joy. The campaign encourages families, youth, small businesses and all South Africans to prioritise fun, connection, and unforgettable moments – all powered by MTN's seamless connectivity. It’s a bold clarion call: Do not disturb the season!

“In our country the daily grind is more than survival, it is ambition in motion. MTN recognises that December isn’t just a holiday but a special time to recharge and connect. South Africans rise early, push late, and keep moving forward. Our ‘Do not disturb the season’ campaign encourages everyone to connect with who and what they love most,” says MTN SA’s General Manager: Brand & Marketing Robyn Lewis. “The campaign is designed to reinforce brand love and strengthen MTN’s brand equity.”

Lubabalo Mtati and Bella Evans, creative leads, say the campaign leverages nostalgic cues to inspire more play, deeper connections with loved ones, and the freedom for people to do what they love. “What sets the do not disturb the season campaign apart is its emotive, brand-led approach. It blends nostalgia with modern connectivity to create relevance in every summer moment.”

At its core, the campaign targets all South Africans through the deployment of various touchpoints, including lifestyle festivals and inserts MTN deep into South Africans’ summer memories, reflects Mathabo Diale, M+C Saatchi Abel Managing Partner: MTN South Africa.

M+C Saatchi Abel MD Masego Motsogi says: “Across our group, we believe that creativity elevates everything. And so, by tapping into the insight that December is a great recharge for a country that hustles year-long, we were able to develop a brand-led campaign that serves as a platform to drive demand in key audiences for MTN’s summer offers.”