Vodacom and Kaizer Chiefs are invading Durban this week to get fans ready for a double dose of the mighty Amakhosi in Premier Soccer League action at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

The defending champions first face Golden Arrows on Thursday 19 December before taking on Amazulu on Sunday 22 December and to add the cherry on top of what promises to be a weekend of passion and excitement on the field, KaizerChiefs and Vodacom will be hosting the Amakhosi Festive Vibe at one of Durban’s funkiest venues, Max’s Lifestyle restaurant in Umlazi.

“While our exploits on the pitch will always remain the topmost priority, Kaizer Chiefs is more than just a football brand. It is a lifestyle that seeks to represent all the best features of what we stand for. That is what it means to beAmakhosi 4 Life,” said Chiefs marketing director, JessicaMotaung.

“This year marks the second Amakhosi Festive Vibe and if last year’s hugely successful event is anything to go by, people are in for a party they will remember forever.”

Revellers will be entertained from mid-afternoon until long into the night by award winning DJs Tira and Zinhle while rubbing shoulders with some of the Chiefs players and management who will also be in attendance at the AmakhosiFestive Vibe.

“After last year’s success, we are really looking forward to partnering with Kaizer Chiefs again in this exciting event. Vodacom is bringing summer with Chiefs and we want to give fans in Kwazulu Natal as well as holiday makers from around the country the chance to experience ‘Give a Gift; Give a Happy’ where Vodacom makes it possible for customers to send each other wonderful festive gifts at a cost of 50c each,” said Rowen Gangulu, Vodacom’s sponsorship manager.

Indeed, Vodacom’s ‘Give a Gift; Give a Happy’ campaign brings a refreshing new approach to the age old tradition of ‘giving ihappy’ over the festive season with an attractive selection of gifts such as 60 minutes’ talk time, or 100MB data, or 500 SMS’s. Further information is available online atwww.vodacom.co.za/gift.

A series of road shows will be held to promote the AmakhosiFestive Vibe at Max’s Lifestyle restaurant, beginning on Thursday, 19 December at the Philani Valley Mall between 11h00 and 16h00, then moving on to the Claremont KK Library on Friday, 20 December, from 12h00 to 17h00 before ending at Mega City on Saturday, 21 December from midday until 17h00. Along with great music, Chiefs fans will have the opportunity to win fantastic prizes, including airtime and lots of gifts, plus tickets to the Amakhosi Festive Vibe at Max’s, courtesy of Vodacom and Kaizer Chiefs. In addition, to official club merchandise being on sale there will be a stall set up to process membership renewals and supporters can also get their hands on the new Amakhosi starter pack and Connect4Life.

The Amakhosi Festive Vibe starts at 3pm and runs untilmidnight at Max’s Lifestyle restaurant in Umlazi. Entrance to the Vibe is R250 per person for the deck area and R500 per person for the VIP zone and tickets are only available at the gate.