Ensuring a safe and fulfilling experience

We’re delighted to have so many members of the MTN family visit us for the 2023 Global Leadership Gathering. As such, we aim to ensure the safety of every delegate visiting us during this year’s event.

Please take a moment to read the following points concerning your safety during the event:

• Adhere strictly to all security advisory communications that are issued by the GLG coordinating team to limit any exposure to security risks.

• Adequate travel insurance encompassing medical emergency cover should be confirmed for all delegates prior to departure.

• Do not carry large sums of cash.

• Familiarise yourself with your destination, as well as the layout of the city and important routes before leaving your hotel.

• Pay attention to any suspicious persons or packages in and around the hotel or GLG venue. Report suspicious activity to security immediately.

• Always carry a charged smartphone programmed with useful numbers – e.g. your hotel, local colleagues, police or embassy.

• When out and about, keep a safe distance from large, unpredictable crowds and avoid commotions on the street. braai – a South African barbeque, usually using charcoal or wood and providing an ideal excuse for a party or gathering with friends eish – a slang word used to express surprise, disappointment or frustration, similar to “oh my goodness” in English; often used when people make mistakes or are sharing bad news e.g. Eish, I think it’s time for a new pair of glasses. I just sat on mine. hayibo – an exclamation that indicates surprise or disbelief, similar to “no way” in English e.g. Hayibo, I can’t believe he just did that! howzit – a common informal greeting that usually means “hi”, but can also mean “how are you?” e.g. Howzit, my friend! Are you well today? just now/now now – when someone tells you they’ll do something “just now”, they usually mean they’ll do it in a little while (or even hours later), while someone who plans on doing something “now now” usually means they’ll do it almost immediately

• If walking in the street, walk against the flow of traffic and keep your luggage in your outside hand.

• Do not use “pool” car services or ride-share. Use only MTN-approved service providers before and during the GLG if you need assistance with travel, transport, medical and security arrangements or emergencies.

• Avoid non-essential movements.

• Avoid all political gatherings and protestrelated activities.

• Delegates are advised to carry proof of identity at all times, especially when outside the GLG venue or hotel. In the event of a serious incident, report to security immediately.

• Ensure you receive a briefing on the current security situation and prevailing threats prior to travel.

• In case of any emergency or need for evacuation, please follow all instructions issued by the GLG coordinating team or event organisers.