Mr and Miss Tshwane crowned in Rethabiseng

Mr and Miss Tshwane were crowned in Rethabiseng at the Hope Fellowship Church on 9 October.

The pageant was held from 10:00 till 19:00 with a panel of six judges that consisted of Miss Style Intercontinental South Africa 2020, Ms Nozipho Sebothoma, alongside a philanthropist, Ms

Thandi Mthembu, a model, Mr Vincent Kabini and Mr Mpumalanga top 5 finalists, Mr Fisokuhle Magagula.

The Mr and Miss Tshwane winners are Lethabo Baloyi (22) and Olerato Mtshweni (21).

Both of them have hearts for which this platform represents.

“ The event focused on gender-based violence and creating awareness in and around schools,” said Mr Asan Mahlangu, founder of the Mr and Miss Tshwane Regions.

Winner Lethabo Baloyi said that his main goal is to serve as a bridge between potential and opportunity.

“I have always believed that as the youth, we have the power to redefine our generation because when we unite and raise our voices together, the words “youth power” become more than just a phrase, they become a movement.”

This newly crowned Mr Tshwane wants to use the platform to inspire, empower, innovate and unite the youth.

“I want to educate and raise awareness that each of us is enough and that we all are beautiful, talented and intelligent just in different ways especially to people who grew up in poor backgrounds. They tend to look down on themselves solely because of opportunities they were never exposed to.”

Mr Baloyi might be young, but he has wisdom and insight and he believes there will come a change for he doesn’t just compete to win.

“I competed because I saw this as an opportunity to develop and better myself as an individual, to expand my growth and also build on my craft. I also believe it does something magical to you.

“Participating was so much beyond my expectations because it changed who I am, my vision and everything I once was.

“This competition taught me so much about myself and I learned so much about other key things in life from poise, grace, proper communication, building self-confidence and networking.”

Ms Mtshweni said she entered the pageant to challenge herself in performing in the spotlight, learn new skills in her public presentation to become a better public speaker and communicator because ultimately, she wants to impact many lives.

“I entered for a true definition of who I am.

“Olerato means ‘You are love’ and my ultimate goal was to share the love that God has invested in me.”

She wants to use the platform to leave a mark and speak into people’s lives.

“During my reign I want to leave footsteps to those who will be coming behind me, leave a mark that will groom those coming after me because I believe that to enforce change, we need to

start from our roots and groom the growing.”

Miss Mtshweni will also be visiting veterinary facilities that foster lost and sick animals because she wants people to see the impact that humans have on animals.

“I stand against animal cruelty and any kind of violence.”