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Here’s how you have your say! – Love Island SA

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05 April 2021
Here’s how you ensure that your favourite islanders stay in the Villa and on your screens.
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Voting for the winning couple will take place from 21:00 on Wednesday, 7 April and will close on Friday, 9 April at 23:00. Remember to use all 300 of your votes to have your say towards the winning couple: 100 votes on web, 100 votes on mobile, 100 votes on the MyDStv app.

Watch the video below:



How to vote on Love Island SA:

Voting takes place on mobile, web and the MyDStv app only. Voting on the MyDStv app is limited to DStv subscribers only. To vote for your favourite couple or islander, you’ll need to register on M-Net’s Love Island SA website.

PLEASE NOTE: You will also be able to affect what happens in the villa via polls on the website and mobile site ONLY. In order to participate in the polls, you will also need to be registered. You only get ONE selection per poll.

Registering on M-Net’s Love Island SA website or mobile site:

  • Navigate to M-Net’s Love Island SA website.
  • Click on the Vote menu item, then click on Register and enter your details in the appropriate fields – NB: your cell phone number should be in the international format eg. +27731234567
  • Once you’ve entered your preferred password, you will receive an OTP (One Time Pin) via SMS
  • Enter your OTP and you’re registered to be able to vote!

Voting on the Love Island SA website or mobile site if you’re a registered voter:

  • You may vote for your favourite Couple/Islander via the M-Net website then click on the Vote menu item
  • Click Sign in, enter your cell phone number in the international format eg. +27731234567, then enter your chosen password
  • Select your favourite couple or islander, enter your number of votes and cast your vote by clicking VOTE
  • Votes on the website and mobile site are limited to 100 votes per user
  • Website votes are free, but data costs may apply

How to vote via the MyDStv app:

  • You get an additional 100 votes on the MyDStv app! PLEASE NOTE: This app is distinct from the DStv app
  • Download the MyDStv app from the Google Play Store here or the Apple App Store here
  • Look for the vote banner in the Manage section of the app
  • Click on the banner and follow the instructions to cast your vote
  • You must be a DStv subscriber to receive your 100 free app votes

Registering on the MyDStv App (subscribers only):

  • You can register to vote by opening the MyDStv app and click the Manage icon to login into your DStv account
  • Click on the Love Island SA banner inside the MyDStv app, then click on Register and enter your name, surname, year of birth, gender, location, cell phone number in the international format e.g., +27731234567, and enter your preferred password
  • You will receive an OTP (One Time Pin) via SMS – enter the OTP
  • Once registered, you will be able to vote!
  • MyDStv app votes are free, but data costs may apply

Voting on the My DStv app if you’re a registered voter:

  • You may vote for your favourite couple/islander by opening the MyDStv app and click the Manage icon to login into your DStv account
  • Click on the Love Island SA banner inside the MyDStv app, then click on Sign in and enter your cell phone number in the international format e.g. +27731234567, then enter your chosen password
  • Select your favourite couple or islander, enter your number of votes and cast your vote by clicking VOTE
  • Votes on the MyDstv app are limited to 100 votes per user
  • MyDStv app votes are free, but data costs apply

VOTING LIMITS & COST:

Individuals can cast 100 votes per voting platform per vote round:

Website – 100 votes
Mobile site – 100 votes
MyDStv app – 100 votes

Network data costs may apply for the use of the internet on web and mobile

FAQs:

Q:  How do I vote for my favourite Islander/couple on Love Island SA?
A:  You may vote by MyDStv app, website and mobile site services only.

  • You may vote for your favourite contestant/couple on the M-Net website or mobile site
  • You may vote for your favourite contestant/couple via the MyDStv app. It is only available to South African subscribers

Q:  When will voting open and close?
A: Voting times will be announced in the show. Look out for the informational straps with opening and closing times.

Q: How many times can I vote on each platform?
A: One can vote 100 times per platform.

Q: How many times can I vote for one islander/couple?
A: You can vote up to 100 times per platform. You can vote for anyone you like, and use your allowed 100 votes per platform as you wish.

Q: Which platforms are free?
A: Voting is free (data costs apply) on the website, mobile site and on the MyDStv app.

Q: Will I get a notification when my vote has been received?
A: On the website, mobile site and on the MyDStv app, you will see a countdown from 100 to 0, which indicates that your vote has been received.

Q: How do you ensure that voting is fair?
A: All voting is verified by the auditing firm Deloitte. Please also have a look at the Terms and Conditions for voting, as published on mnet.tv/loveisland

Q: What are the viewer’s prizes for voting?
A: These are to be communicated in the voting promos. Please visit mnet.tv/loveisland for all the details.

Q: Will all votes on all platforms be eligible for winning the viewer’s prizes?
A: These are to be communicated in the voting promos. Please visit mnet.tv/loveisland for all the details.

Q: Do I need to register if I have voted on previous M-Net productions?
A: No, you just need to login and update your information and proceed to vote.

Q: Is the MyDStv app free?
A: Download the MyDStv app from the Google Play or Apple App Store. Data costs will apply to your download.

Q: Can I vote in the MyDStv app if I am not a subscriber?
A: Voting is open to subscribers only.

Q: Which countries can vote on Love Island SA?
A: Voting for Love Island SA is available to countries in the SADC region which includes: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Head to the voting page and click on the country drop-down menu. Next, pick the flag icon that corresponds with your country of residence and register or login to vote.

Q: What action can I take when I don’t get an OTP when I request one?
A: Make sure to check your SMS settings to ensure that you can receive promotional messaging.

Sometimes the OTP gets stuck in transit so you can also try switching your phone off and back on.

Lastly, the network could be congested so if you're still not seeing an OTP, wait 5 minutes and try again.

Join in on the conversation on Twitter and Instagram, or the Love Island SA Facebook page using the hashtag #LoveIslandSA.