Makgatla Mohale, a 23-year-old mentor, fashion designer, and founder of Face Sekgopo, is celebrating a milestone moment after being crowned the First Princess at the inaugural Miss Africa Gauteng 2025 pageant held in Kempton Park.

Mohale, who previously placed as first runner-up in Miss Alexandra 2024, said when she got crowned as the pageant’s first princess, she felt overwhelmed, grateful, and honoured. “This title means a lot to me, especially because this was their first [inaugural event] and I got to win.”

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Throughout her journey as a model, she had been driven by her mission to advocate for women’s empowerment, a mission she promised to take even further as Miss Africa Gauteng’s first princess. “I will use this title to keep empowering and encouraging both the old and young people around me,” she said. Mohale shared that as a women’s empowerment advocate, she knows very well how women are often discriminated against, which is why she is determined to empower them.

Miss Africa Gauteng’s grand finale, held in the first week of October under the theme Empowered Minds, Empowered Futures, celebrated beauty with purpose, leadership, and social impact. Founder Ntombi Malatji emphasised that the event was about cultivating confidence, courage, and boldness.

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“We want young women to find their voice and speak up against gender-based violence, statutory rape, mental health challenges, and wellness concerns,” she said.

Beyond the runway, the pageant equips youth with skills for sustainable futures in the beauty and creative industries, offering training in financial literacy, business development, fashion design, cosmetology, and nutrition, among others.

Mohale expressed deep gratitude to Malatji for the opportunity. “I cannot wait to work with her through this journey,” she said, ready to continue her advocacy with renewed purpose and platform.

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