Whether you’re building a CV, a portfolio, a side hustle or a small business, digital tools are now the price of entry. For too many South Africans, that price is still too high.
That is the gap Cell C and Canva are trying to close. The two companies have partnered to bundle affordable connectivity with professional design tools, giving more South Africans a practical way to create, learn and share.
From 11 August to 31 October 2026, Cell C customers who buy a 5GB Anytime Data Bundle will get three months of Canva Pro at no extra cost, unlocking premium templates, video editing, AI-powered Magic Studio and local-language support.
“South Africans are incredibly entrepreneurial and creative,” says Bianca Sibiya, Country Manager for Canva South Africa. “This collab gives Cell C customers access to Canva Pro features in one platform, so they can express themselves, build a personal brand or bring a business idea to life.”
For Cell C, the partnership is part of a broader push to turn connectivity into real opportunity. “Connectivity was always meant to lead somewhere,” says Melanie Forbes, Cell C’s Chief Marketing Officer. “For many South Africans, that somewhere is a chance to create, build something of their own and be seen. Canva gives us a tangible way to put that opportunity into our customers’ hands, not as a once-off, but as part of how they already use their data every day.”
The partnership will expand beyond the initial offer offering community activations and design-focused workshops. Whether through workplace exposure, skills development or creative tools, the goal is to help South Africans build confidence, develop capability and shape the future they want.
