Mazda Southern Africa and Absa Celebrate Mazda2 Giveaway Winner at 702 Walk the Talk

Dr Nkululeko Zenzele Neville Ndlovu drives away in a brand-new Mazda2 1.5 Active Edition FWD

Mazda Southern Africa and Absa have announced Dr Nkululeko Zenzele Neville Ndlovu as the winner of the Mazda2 car giveaway, with the exciting reveal taking place at 702 Walk the Talk on 26 July 2026.

The competition, which ran from 26 June to 20 July 2026, gave qualifying Absa customers the opportunity to win a brand-new Mazda2 1.5 Active Edition FWD by engaging with the Absa Banking App.

To qualify for entry, participants were required to be 18 years or older and hold a valid driver’s licence. They also needed to download the Absa Banking App, register digitally for an Absa account and transact through the app during the competition period.

Participants who reached a minimum cumulative transaction spend of R5,000 through the Absa Banking App during the campaign period were automatically entered into the draw. Following the close of the competition, one winner was selected through a random draw on 21 July 2026, with Dr Ndlovu subsequently announced as the successful recipient at 702 Walk the Talk on 26 July.

At the heart of the prize is the Mazda2 1.5 Active Edition FWD, a compact hatchback designed to bring together everyday practicality, distinctive Mazda styling and an engaging driving experience. Powered by a responsive 1.5-litre petrol engine, the Mazda2 is well-suited to both urban commuting and everyday journeys, combining agile road manners with the comfort and usability expected of a modern compact car.

Its compact proportions make it easy to manoeuvre in busy city environments, while its refined interior, driver-focused layout and thoughtful features reflect Mazda’s focus on creating vehicles that feel intuitive and enjoyable to live with. The Mazda2’s combination of efficiency, versatility and unmistakable Mazda design makes it a fitting prize for a campaign centred on rewarding customers with something that can add genuine value to their everyday lives.

The giveaway also reflects Mazda Southern Africa’s broader Wonderrrr Awaits positioning, an invitation to embrace curiosity, discovery and the memorable experiences that can unfold along the way. For Mazda, mobility is about more than simply getting from one destination to another; it is about creating opportunities for people to experience more, discover more and find a sense of wonder in the journey.

Through Wonderrrr Awaits, Mazda continues to place people and their experiences at the centre of the brand, reinforcing its commitment to creating consumer-first experiences that extend beyond the vehicle itself.

The collaboration between Mazda Southern Africa, Absa and 702 brought this philosophy to life by combining mobility, digital banking and one of South Africa’s well-known community events in a way that created a tangible and memorable moment for one customer.

For Dr Ndlovu, receiving the keys to a brand-new Mazda2 represents the beginning of a new journey, and a fitting reminder that, sometimes, Wonderrrr Awaits just around the corner.