How it works

How it works

A subscription to YAMI costs R5 a day or R15 a week or R30 a month . You can choose your preferred billing frequency on sign up.

As a subscriber, you will have access to:

  • A catalogue of magazines and newspapers from local and international content providers. These magazines and newspapers are accessed via a web reader on your smartphone, tablet or PC.
  • Deals in the form of vouchers and discounts.

Subscription payments must be up to date in order to access YAMI content and deals.

To browse content, sign in (https://yami.mtn.co.za/signin) to your YAMI account using the MTN cellphone number linked to your subscription and select the category you wish to browse. Ensure you have sufficient data to read articles and magazines online.

To issue a voucher or coupon, click the redeem button. You will receive an SMS with the coupon or voucher code and redemption instructions. Follow these instructions to redeem the benefit.

You will receive a One Time Pin by SMS on your first login and any subsequent login from a new device. Enter the One Time Pin to confirm your subscription and continue to browse content on your smartphone, tablet or PC.

Customer support

For MTN billing queries, dial 135 (free from your MTN SIM).

For any other queries related to the MTN Newsstand Subscription Service, dial 135 (free from your MTN SIM) or email subs@thumbtribe.biz.