Mbali Mabele has made it to the final round of the Miss Posture South Africa pageant, which will take place on October 4.

“I was expecting to receive my semi-finalist sash through courier, but when I opened the box my heart leapt,” said Mabele. She had received her finalist sash instead.

Mabele said she was excited for the opportunity and the exposure to the industry, and she looks forward to gaining experience and learning more.

“I thought the directors had sent me a finalist sash by mistake, so when I called and they confirmed that I had progressed to the final stages I was over the moon,” she said.

She is now preparing for the final showdown by taking part in weekly challenges. This week’s task will see her walking like a princess, displaying her posture and skill by balancing books on her head.

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Mabele is outspoken about following one’s dreams.

“If I could send one message, it would be for parents to support their children in their dreams and to allow them to blossom on their own,” she said.

She believes life changes when you take charge and do what you love, and she has called on the community to support her journey.

“Standerton has been going viral for all the wrong reasons lately. We need to come together as a community to celebrate something positive,” she said.

Individuals can follow her journey on her Facebook page at Mbali Mabele.

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