Suzuki Auto South Africa brought its Betway SA20 Season 4 campaign, Ballin’ with Suzuki, to an exciting close with an unforgettable winner moment at the tournament’s final in Cape Town at Newlands Stadium. Announced in a spectacular winner moment at the final match, Nikita Gelandt drove away in a brand-new Suzuki Swift GL + MT hatchback after correctly guessing that 8 363 cricket balls were packed inside the Swift.
With over 140 000 entries recorded across 30 matches nationwide, Ballin’ with Suzuki captured the energy of the tournament and the imagination of cricket lovers across the country.
Nikita Gelandt, from Gqeberha, shared her excitement following the announcement: “My heartfelt gratitude to Suzuki for changing my life. I entered the competition so many times and never imagined that one of the entries would get me here. This has been an incredible start to 2026.”
Suzuki’s three-year partnership with Betway SA20 was launched to deliberately expand beyond traditional sponsorship. Designed to be accessible, exciting and inclusive, the competition invited fans to take part by guessing the number of cricket balls packed into a branded Suzuki vehicle displayed across every Betway SA20 venue nationwide, Ballin’ with Suzuki successfully connected fans both in-stadium and at home, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to meaningful engagement and real impact.
Commenting on the success of the campaign, Brand Marketing Manager at Suzuki Auto South Africa, Brendon Carpenter said, “Partnering with Betway SA20 through our Ballin’ with Suzuki campaign allowed us to strengthen our footprint in sport, where live events remain a powerful platform for authentic fan connection. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and as a brand, our focus is on creating fan-centric sponsorship experiences that build awareness while genuinely impacting lives. This campaign reinforced how partnerships like this can leave a lasting impression and build long-term brand loyalty.”
The campaign’s reach extended across six iconic stadiums, Newlands, Kingsmead, St George’s Park, Wanderers, Boland Park, and Centurion, ensuring a truly national celebration of the sport. Alongside the grand prize, fans enjoyed instant giveaways and the “Drive of the Day” award, which highlighted the best cricket performance of the day.
The ‘Ballin’ with Suzuki’ campaign may have concluded with the keys of a brand-new Swift car being handed over on the pitch at Newlands, but the impact of this partnership continues to resonate far beyond. Through its three-year commitment to the Betway SA20, Suzuki Auto South Africa has proven that it is more than just a vehicle partner; it’s a brand that actively fuels the passion of South African sports fans.
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Suzuki is South Africa’s second most popular car brand. It has won the coveted Brand of the Year Award twice, as awarded at the Cars.co.za Consumer Awards, powered by Absa, and is the most awarded brand in the Budget Car of the Year category in the same competition. The group is also one of two brands with the most finalists in the history of this competition. Suzuki has had multiple finalists in the South African Car of the Year competition, sponsored by Old Mutual Insurance. In support of its growing client base, this Japanese compact vehicle specialist is continuing to open new dealerships, now standing at 117, including dealerships in Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Eswatini and dealers in rural areas across Southern Africa.
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