Mr Mpumalanga, Abednico Mabaso, will be representing South Africa at the Mister Tourism World Contest on December 10 in Asia. However, he does not have the R100 000 to do so. Mabaso needs the money for flight tickets for himself, his coach and his stylist, accommodation, food and outfits.

“I humbly request members of the public to assist me with securing the money because I cannot afford it and would like to go and represent the country and put my province on the map. My going there will also encourage young people, especially those who come from disadvantaged communities, that anything is possible in life,” he said. He said any form of donation will be highly appreciated.

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Mabaso’s manager, Jubulation Magagula, said, “I believe that he has shown the country, more particularly the province, that he is capable of achieving anything, judging from the titles that he won so far. We are therefore pleading with members of the public who can assist him and his crew with funds so that he can go and compete in this contest”.

Mabaso’s Profile

Born Abednico Ntsako Mabaso on June 10, 1992 in Mphenyatsatsi Village, Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga, he is known as Abednico Mabaso. He is a model, MC, public speaker, entrepreneur and actor.
He is the founder and chairperson of Step Up For A Boy Child NPC.
He holds a diploma in public administration and an N6 in management assistant, both from colleges in Nelspruit. He is also the face of Torha water and brand ambassador of Black Child Branding Clothing.

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In 2016, Abednico landed his first acting role on national TV and also featured fashion shows. Mabaso was crowned the first Mr Bushbuckridge, Mr Mpumalanga 2022/23, and Mister SA Tourism World in May this year.
Abdenico advocates for social issues such as mental health,