The Amazing Christmas Party

The Supa Strikas Christmas Party remains one of the year’s sporting highlights. On Friday 8th, teams from across the office congregated around the foosball table to embark on what has subsequently become known as: the day we almost misplaced 5 kombis. Orders were issued and the 5 teams (Pirates, Homeboys, Colombian Kingpins, Special Ops and Bandits) spun around the Bowl, Hout Bay, Rhodes Mem and the Waterfront (although this locale was not on the itinerary) before uncovering the mystery of our final destination. Herewith photographic documentation of the event…

Supa Tigers celebrate one year in Pakistan

This weekend, Supa Tigers celebrates its one year anniversary in The News. Over the past year, Strika Communications and Caltex joined forces to produce Supa Tigers, the first ever cricket comic in Pakistan. Supa Tigers is produced by Strika Entertainment, the company behind the world famous soccer comic, Supa Strikas.

Set in Pakistan, Supa Tigers tells the story of the world's greatest cricket team and the adventures of their newest player, Wasim Khan, who is determined to fulfill his father’s legacy.

In the past year Wasim rose to the challenge of playing with the world’s best, despite his mysterious past and host of dangerous opposition cricketers from all over the world! This weekend, Issue 12 of Supa Tigers will mark the title’s first anniversary.

Supa Tigers is distributed with The News newspaper as a free monthly insert. Every month, 100 000 copies are circulated, and the comic is also available in selected Caltex service stations.

Cover to Issue #12

MTN Y’ELLO FORTUNE: It could change your life

After the enormous success of the first MTN comic, “YA SEIVA”, which achieved a record number of promotion entries for MTN, Strika, MTN and its agencies Wunderman and Y&R launched a second comic this month.

A testament to the success of the first comic is that a staggering 8 million copies of the second 12-pager, MTN Y’ELLO FORTUNE, is being printed and distributed. This entertaining and educational comic focuses on how MTN subscribers can benefit from MTN’s Y’ello Fortune campaign.


MTN Y’ELLO FORTUNE: How staying with MTN could change your life! is the story of Fortune, MTN’s undercover Y’ello Fortune agent, who guides Senzo, Nandi, and Ma Moloi on how to recharge and win BIG with MTN. Fortune spreads the news that MTN is giving away megabucks in the Y’ello Fortune draw. It’s everyone’s chance to make their dreams come true!

Through the adventures of Fortune and his friends, readers learn how to check their Y’ello Fortune entries and to get the Y’ello Fortune Callertunez. They also discover three ways to enter the Y’ello Fortune draw, and find out how to send a callback.


Get your own copy of the MTN Y’ELLO FORTUNE for FREE at MTN road shows, MTN shops, and in newspapers countrywide.

South Africa… meet Vuka Sam!

South Africa… meet Vuka Sam! Strika Communications and Metropolitan have once again collaborated to produce a comic product aimed at educating South Africans on how to invest on their futures.

Vuka Sam is a captivating 16-page comic that tackles real-life concerns around financial obligations. The Zulu word “vuka” means “Wake Up” and Vuka Sam helps people understand what financial services products are available in the market.

Cover for Issue #2

In this latest issue, Sam helps Tizo to overcome a mysterious obsession and help plan better for his family’s future. 100 000 copies of the first 2 issues have been distributed via Metropolitan agencies, where consultants also use them as explanatory tools.

Get the comic and find out more about Vuka Sam! Investing in your future at Metropolitan road shows and offices country-wide!