BY REGINALD KANYANE
A NEWLY crowned Miss Teen Africa, Palesa Koloane said it was amazing after being crowned a winner. A 15 year-old from Potchefstroom was announced as a winner recently during the competition at Protea Hotel in Kempton Park, Johannesburg.
“I am intense about modeling. However being a winner in the whole continent, that alone inspires me. My parents taught me to remain grounded. When you start valuing yourself based on other people’s accolades, it is a little dangerous.
“I have learnt a lot and believe me, nothing can substitute hard work. The win comes as a juggernaut in my career. However my concentration is to finish school first and further my studies,” Koloane said.
Palesa said she competed against 15 girls from across the continent. She added that she tried her luck back in 2014, but she came as 1st princess.
“I love knitting, going to the cinema with my friends. And I also enjoy spending time with my family. This is the second time I tried to win the title. Back in 2014 I was crowned as 1st princess hence I say hard work is key,” she said.
The owner of pageant SA, Carolyn Botha said the entrants were required to represent their ancient forefathers. Botha said as a result, families start looking into their heritage and culture.
“The winners in each category, together with their runner-ups, take part in charity and community work within their respective provinces. This will assist to empower those who are impoverished.
“Some of the charity work involves visiting the sick and elderly in hospital, AIDS hospices, orphanages and old age homes as well as attending fundraising events,” she said.
Botha added that Pageants SA has been in existence since 1998. She further said they decided establish Africa pageant in 2002.
“Pageants SA has gone from strength to strength. We have acquired the licenses to over 52 International pageants. Over the last two decades Pageants SA has had several International title holders.
“Our most recent international accomplishments is Miss Teen World, Little Miss World, Mr Teen World, Miss Teen Universe, Little Miss Universe, Miss 7 Continents, Little Miss Globe, Modelling & Talent Champions – USA, Miss Tourism World, Miss Tourism Queen International, Mini Model of the World, Miss Model of the World, Miss All Nations, Miss Globe Classic and etc,” Botha said.
-TDN
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