The Tembisan recently kicked off the introduction of this year’s Miss Tembisa finalists. Here we introduce Mildred Nathane (21).

Tembisan: Where in Tembisa do you live?

Mildred: I stay in Oakmoor Section.

Tembisan: Where did you complete your schooling, primary and high school?

Mildred: I passed my highest education at Bokamoso Secondary School.

Tembisan: What do you currently do – job/studies?

Mildred: I am completing my first year in Logistics Management at Rosebank College in Pretoria.

Tembisan: Why did you enter Miss Tembisa?

Mildred: I entered Miss Tembisa because I believe the pageant is an incredible platform for any young woman aiming for the stars. I am inspired and given hope that I can also achieve greatness and inspire young girls and women. I believe I have the looks and what it takes to be the next Miss Tembisa.

Tembisan: What does it mean to you, to enter the pageant?

Mildred: The Miss Tembisa pageant means a second home to me. The pageant works with the community in all aspects. It serves as an avenue for every young women out there. It gives young women opportunities to explore the world and we get to meet our role models, like Pearl Modiadie. We tend to go and meet prominent businessmen who teach us a lot about life.The Miss Tembisa pageant is an incredible platform to be in, it keeps us from many bad things that are currently happening in our society.