Meet Miss Commonwealth 2015 finalist, Mary Mamosadi
The Miss Commonwealth Pageant South Africa 2015 is underway and Rekord spoke to a beautiful, young Pretoria woman who is one of the finalists.
The Miss Commonwealth Pageant South Africa 2015 is underway again this year, and Silver Lakes Golf Estates resident, 23-year-old Mary Mamosadi is one of the 16 finalists who might be crowned at the grand finale in September.
The pageant aims to create a platform for women of all ages to become charity and culture ambassadors within the country and the international community. It aims to empower women to focus on social upliftment, food relief and orphaned children.
Born and raised in a small township in Limpopo, Mary entered the competition as she believed she would make a change.
“I believe the great movements of change usually start with a few passionate individuals who have the heart and vision to take a personal stand and embrace change,” she said.
Rekord spoke to the beautiful human resource management student about herself, her passions and her inspirations.
Q. What can be your greatest contribution to the community and country?
A. Spreading light and unconditional love. I believe the spirit of togetherness serves as a light to everyone else.
Q. What qualities should Miss Commonwealth possess?
A. Miss Commonwealth needs to be humble, God-fearing, collective and compassionate as she would be spending most of her time doing community projects. Most of all, she should appreciate people.
Q. Which former Miss Commonwealth do you look up to and why?
A. Ngawethu Ka-Siphiwo because she is selfless, confident and beautiful.
Q. How did you feel when you were announced as a finalist?
A. I was so excited. It feels good being among the finalists. I see this as the beginning of great things.
Q. Describe your personality.
A. I am an ambitious, easy going, hardworking, loyal and reliable person
Q. What makes you unique
A. My outlook towards my responsibilities is unique and I prefer looking for unique responsibilities and challenges which will allow me to differentiate myself from others.
Q. Who inspires you (role model) and why?
A. My mother and Oprah Winfrey are my role models.
My mom has always been my teacher, counsellor and a friend for most of my life. She is the source of motivation and a reminder of the meaning of true love. She always teaches me the importance of education. Although she does not have a lot of money to give, she helps me out any way she can. Her good character, honesty and generosity make her the type of person everyone can count on in our neighbourhood.
Oprah Winfrey is a woman who has been through a lot, but through all of that, she stood up to be the woman she is today. She inspires, motivates and uplifts people’s spirits. She’s fearless and humble.
Q. What is your philosophy in life?
A. Hardship often prepares an ordinary person for an extraordinary destiny.
Q. What are your ambitions?
A. To live my life honestly and to honour the people around me. I want to stay hopeful at all times.
Q. What do you do in your spare time?
A. Shopping is one my favourite things to do as well as reading and exercising.
If you want to see Mary Mamosadi crowned as Miss Commonwealth 2015, vote by SMSing her ‘Mary Mamosadi’ to 35554. SMSs cost R3. Free SMSs do not apply.
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