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With South Africans feeling the pinch of rising living costs, Vodacom is offering a practical lifeline: free funeral cover that requires nothing more than a regular monthly mobile recharge.

Under Vodacom’s new campaign, prepaid customers who recharge a total of R120 or more in a month qualify for R10,000 funeral cover at no extra cost — a move aimed at easing one of households’ biggest unexpected expenses.

Funeral costs in South Africa can run into tens of thousands of rands, and traditional cover often comes with paperwork, medical checks and monthly premiums. Vodacom is cutting those barriers. Customers simply recharge any amount during the month; once their total hits R120, they can register for the cover.

Registration is quick and paper-free. Prepaid users can sign up via the VodaPay app or by dialling _123# on their phone. Once registered, the R10,000 cover activates on the 1st of the following month, giving families peace of mind with every recharge.

The cover is underwritten by Vodacom Life Assurance, a licensed life insurer.

How it works

– Recharge R120 or more in a calendar month

– No paperwork or medical exams required

– Register on the VodaPay app or dial _123#

– R10,000 funeral cover starts on the 1st of the next month

As financial strain grows, Vodacom says the initiative is designed to be accessible, straightforward and genuinely valuable for families wanting to protect themselves from the burden of funeral costs.