The “I Need A Break” Competition with RISE fm and SleepOver Malelane Gate
Good Morning Mpumalanga recently launched one of its most heartfelt giveaways. The “I Need A Break” competition invited people across the province to share their stories, open up about the pressures of daily life, and express why they deserve a moment to pause and breathe.
The idea took shape during a candid on-air conversation about burnout and the quiet weight many people carry. Messages began to arrive almost immediately. Some spoke about long work hours, others about family responsibilities, personal challenges, and the constant need to remain strong. It became clear that this was more than a simple radio feature. It was a real reflection of the emotional landscape of Mpumalanga.
As the team spoke openly about exhaustion and checked in on how people at home were coping, Zilungile did what she often does: she found a solution. She reached out to her friend Edward Tshikane from SleepOver Marketing, hoping to create a moment of relief for someone who truly needed it. Edward responded with generosity, offering a weekend away for two at SleepOver Malelane Gate, including a romantic dinner. His support transformed a feeling into a fully fledged competition.
SleepOver Malelane Gate, set just outside the iconic Kruger National Park, is known for its peaceful atmosphere and warm, restful environment — the perfect setting for someone who needs to step away from the noise and reconnect with themselves.
As entries continue to come in, each story adds another layer to the competition. These are not just submissions. They are reminders that rest is not optional. It is part of survival, part of balance, and part of living fully.
How to enter
To share your story and enter the competition, simply send the word sleepover via WhatsApp using the link below:
https://wa.me/27728857702?text=sleepover
Tell Good Morning Mpumalanga why you need a break. Your words may open the door to a well-earned escape at SleepOver Malelane Gate.
A final thought
This competition exists because someone cared enough to ask, and someone else cared enough to offer help. Whether you enter or not, may it encourage you to slow down when you can, breathe when you need to, and remember that taking a break is part of staying whole.
