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  • Up for the crown: Thembelihle Jele

    Up for the crown: Thembelihle Jele

     

    My name is Thembelihle Jele, born and raised in Mpumalanga. I am 16 years of age and currently doing matric. I would describe myself as an ambitious and courageous young person.I stand firm for what I believe in and never back down. I am always open to learning new things and having new experiences. As a model, I work hard to achieve my goals both in the modeling field and my academics. I really enjoy spending time with children and having conversations with them.

     

    What inspired me to join this pageant was seeing how far it took the previous titleholders. I believe that having a Miss Teen Universe SA 2023 crown opens so many doors for you and with that I will be able to open doors for other people. I believe that I possess qualities of a MTUSA queen and with that I will be able to use my reign as the opportunity to reach more people and change more lives.

     

    The challenges I faced in this pageant were getting the amount of support I need especially in terms of voting. I think part of the reason why is because I come from an area of great disadvantage so I had start looking for support from all angles of my province. Even though it might have took me twice as hard as the next person , I still overcame that challenge and am now getting support all round.

     

     I grew up in a small community where opportunities to do great and achieve good things in life are not as much. I have seen the struggles that young people face and in as much as we can’t do much for the old, i think we can do alot more for the young.One thing I would like to do if I win this title is to introduce modelling in schools. I think that this field needs to be broader and by that I mean involving each and every person who would like to be part of it .For a long time modelling has been underestimated and it’s time our leaders realise how important it is in the upbringing of young children as it teaches ambition , dignity and hard work which are the qualities that have been lacking in our older youth.Modelling being made available in all the schools in our country can help those girls and boys who dream of being in this industry but limit themselves because they of their pockets. Everyone deserves an opportunity to showcase they’re talent and passion and I think making these platforms available for learners at schools will indeed give them that.

     

    What I have learnt from this pageant is the importance of being able to adapt to different environments and people. Miss Teen Universe SA has pushed me to go beyond my limits and step out of my comfort zone and do great. As a finalist I have done a lot public speaking, even as far as hosting Miss Teen Mpumalanga 2022 and for that I am grateful because without this finalist sash I wouldn’t be able to push myself that far.

     

    MTUSA is all about girl empowerment in all aspect. It is very big on charity and giving back to the community as we are also required to do so as finalists. With that, they push the contestants into being better people by being more involved in their communities.This is a pageant that offers young girls to compete and go represent South Africa on stage. With 5 international titles, Miss Teen Universe SA is the biggest teen pageant in this country .The sisterhood there is amazing and our Directer , Ntombi Gumede is always will to assist if you’re stuck on something concerning the pageant. The finale is taking place on the 12th March 2023 at Sun International in Durban and I really can’t wait.

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  • Up for the Crown: Farai Ndlovu

    Up for the Crown: Farai Ndlovu

    Name is Farai Ndlovu, I am  19 years of Age, I attended most of my  primary days at Basa Knowledge is Virtue and attended  High school at Queens High School. I matriculated in 2021 and went to further my studies at the University of Pretoria where I am currently a 2nd year student studying towards becoming a Clinical psychologist, From Grade 10-12. I was a media monitor at my school. In Primary school i used to Ahletics, Soccer girls and chess and in High school i did athletics, tennis and chess. Last year, in my first year i was a chosen as Class Representative and Won Chef certificate at my Residence in Second place.

     

    My love and Passion towards wanting to become a Clinical psychologist is because naturally i am a person who loves helping people especially mentally because that is something i can relate to as well and this is why i am also a mental health advocate because people’s mental health is so important to me. Not everyone is able to get that kind of help or educated about it. I believe tackling mental health issues can have solve others social issues we experience in the world, it all starts within the mind.

     

    My hobbies are Dance and Modeling. I started modeling in primary school pageants and that is when my love for modeling developed. What inspired me to start modeling is that it is not just about the glitz and glam but it also focuses on helping the community at large and when i saw it has something i love doing which is giving back to the community i was inspired because not only do i love the giving part but i also love being on stage and being a role model to my peers

     

    The challenges I have faced as a semi-finalist included finances but because of the passion driven in me for modeling I learnt they are so many ways to fundraise and raise money for donations, selling and hosting an event that is how i tackled that challenge

     

     If I win in the Miss teen Universe pageant I want to carry on pushing my advocacies which are mental health and Women Empowerment. Teenage Suicide is another leading pandemic and I want to create a platform where people can express their emotions and create mental health awareness and with Women empowerment I want to show young women like me that it doesnt matter the background you come from, if you dream and believe it with all your heart it will be a success. I feel women capabilities are underestimated in society and i feel it is time we are given a chance to show amd step into our power

     

    From the Miss teen Universe Pageant i have learnt to be authentically myself, i also learnt that you dont have to have money in order to be able to give you could just give something you no more wear or just your time it could mean alot to someone. I learnt some good communication skills when i approached strangers asking for votes or looking for sponsors and good entrepreneurship skills in fundarising money for my journey.

     

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    Miss teen Universe South Africa is a girl child empowerment pageant which aims empowerment young girls to be the vest version of themselves, to inspire and be a role model to the youth.

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  • My missteenglamsouthafrica semifinalist journey

    My missteenglamsouthafrica semifinalist journey


    My name is Chamaine Raedani and I am a missteenglamsouthafrica 2022 semi finalist


    Who is Chamaine
    Chamaine is a 14 year old teenager located in Pretoria, sibling to 2 sisters and a brother. A model from childhood, a leader as well as a God fearing extroverted young girl


    What inspired her to join the pageant?
    Growing up in a household where she was the darker skinned daughter she felt the need to inspire other children in her community as well as other communities that they are beautiful regardless of what their skin tone was or their body shape nor size. She also joined the pageant to help uplift her community as missteenglamsouthafrica has given her the platform to help all those in need and add hope as well as shine a light in their lives


    Hobbies
    He favorite hobbies include singing, modeling, coaching young children modeling basics as well as public speaking and poetry. As a first year high scholar she is learning more and more about her country in order to uplift it and play a role in having a better South Africa


    What she would do if she won the title missteenglamsouthafrica 2022
    If she wins missteenglamsouthafrica 2022 she intends on creating more opportunities to help acknowledge all the teens, youth as well as young children of South Africa to educate them of their country and give opportunities to all the young businesses minded women in communities as they will be able to create employment opportunities and reduce the rates of unemployment in communities


    Challenge I’ve faced as semifinalist
    I like referring to my Challenges as obstacles as they help me grow after I’ve overcome them. One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced in the pageant industry would be society beauty standards as society has expectations of what you should look like to be a model, your body size, tattoos , your height or specifications of what society portraits as beauty .I’ve learned to overcome these obstacles by having a positive mindset and positive self motivation to keep myself going from society negativity .I remember one day when I told a woman from my community that I was in a pageant ,her first reaction was “aren’t you too big for modeling”. This would be another thing I would change if I won the title as it would bring down the high beauty standards society has.
    Support from family and friends
    My community members, family and friends support has helped me go the extra mile especially all the children who look up to me as a role model to them because of my achievements and what I’ve done for my community. Their support has helped me overcome every obstacle I faced with even the smallest support emotionally or financially. Even the small things matters, the motivation I get too keep me going.


    All about the pageant: what is missteenglamsouthafrica
    Missteenglamsouthafrica is not about beauty or height or size but about women empowerment and understanding the fundamentals of business and entrepreneurship. Voting lines for semi finalists close 10th of October and on the 15th of October is the sashing event for all finalist, those are the top 50s. The sashing event will be held at Blairgowrie recreation center in Randburg and tickets can be purchased, online streaming is also available.


    How to make me your missteenglamsouthafrica 2022
    Vote for me to be missteenglamsouthafrica 2022 using the standard bank with reference Chamaine Raedani to account number 1015 101 3223. Votes range from R50-50 votes, R100-150 votes, R200-250 votes and bulk votes are available too.


    What my missteenglamsouthafrica journey has been like
    My journey to top 50 as semi finalist was made easier by the support I received and the motivation. We all united as one to reach a certain goal .All the pageant contests played a role as they too supported and were there to assist when I needed help. The host and coach were also there to help whenever I asked questions regarding community building activities and showed me the way to how it’s done in missteenglamsouthafrica


    What I’ve learned from joining missteenglamsouthafrica
    I’ve learned that together we can reach a goal if we unite as one and carry the task .I’ve also learned to appreciate privileges that I have as others don’t have and differentiate between needs and wants. Missteenglamsouthafrica has also taught me that there are other people too who have the same vision as you and we should unite as one to reach our goal rather than see each other as competition.


    My sanitary drive
    I have a sanitary in collaboration with miss teen universe SA and little girl arise SA to end period poverty. Donations of sanitary items are appreciated .find more information on my website https://msha.ke/miss_teen_glamsa.by.chamaine

  • Up The Ladder:  Boitumelo

    Up The Ladder:  Boitumelo

     

    Article by Kudakwashe Muganu

    It is early morning at a three-star family restaurant which is called Papachinos in Fourways, north of Johannesburg. Shortly after 10:30 AM, the bubbly and ambitious Boitumelo appeared at the door. Dressed casually in a white long – sleeved top, matching trousers, wearing a red long wintercoat and putting on black high heels. She was accompanied by her mother, Ntombi Gumede, the director of Boitumelo Tumi Jiane. The interview took two hours before we separated the ways.

     

    Started from the bottom

    She started working with numerous organisations at a tender age as a volunteer. Her passion led Boitumelo to spend her free time at Khadasa Children’s Home in a township of lnanda donating sanitary pads, toiletries and food. “If you are not passionate about what you are doing, do not bother. I put all my energy, my mind and my heart in whatever l do. Everyone sees the rewards and success of what l have accomplished in my life, it looks so glamorous and easy. What they do not see are the hard toil and speed bumps that have been encountered along the way”, she explains.

     

    Words of wisdom from Boitumelo

    “I am obsessed with my dreams. I am not going to wait for 10 years or 15 years to be great. All the dreams have to happen today, not tomorrow, “she smiled after saying this statement. It gives her zeal to work day and night without looking the clock.

     

    Looking Ahead

    Despite the fact that Boitumelo managed to be Miss Teen Mundial South Africa and she will be representing South Africa in South America, El Salvador, on 24 – 31 July. She stated that it is the beginning of the journey because she still have a long way to go with her career and academics as well