Rietvallei breeds pageant ambassador
What makes her journey so profoundly special is the fact that she was born and bred in a disadvantaged community known as Rietvallei.
Towards the end of last year, a local 20-year-old Financial Accounting student at North West University surprised a great many community members when she was chosen as one of 11 Miss Commonwealth 2017 finalists.
What makes her journey so profoundly special is the fact that Milly Hanedzani was born and bred in a disadvantaged community known as Rietvallei – a township west of Johannesburg.
Read initial article here: Local Beauty pageant finalist
During the weeks that led up to the prestige crowning ceremony which was held at the Summer Place Boutique Hotel in Germiston at the end of last year, supporters were urged to vote for their favorite finalist.
Even though Milly only made it into the top five, she still managed to make her township proud by being crowned as a Miss Commonwealth 2017 ambassador.
“The journey I embarked on was really awesome. It added to my personal growth, personal development and even my individual brand,” she said.
“It taught me so much about who to surround myself with and to give back to the community as well. I learnt about humility, about people’s needs, how to motivate them and about being a catalyst of change within my environment.”
Milly would like to continue with her projects while simultaneously promoting the brand of Miss Commonwealth. However she would like to alter her One Girl at a Time project, by making it One Child at a Time.
“This is going to speak to community members and local municipalities, motivating them to help children out in terms of what they need for school, such as clothes and stationery as well as their academic atmosphere and talents,” she explained.
This is one of many projects she would like to enforce in the Rietvallei area.
“I would like to help learners understand the importance of education. I aim to give motivational talks at local schools to help matriculants with their next step after school,” she said.
She would like to thank everyone who supported her on her journey, including her family and friends, her home community and that of the North West University.
Do you perhaps have more information pertaining to this story? Email us at krugersdorpnews@caxton.co.za or phone us on 011 955 1130.I
For free daily local news on the West Rand, also visit our sister websites:
Remember to visit our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages to let your voice be heard!
