Picture: (Keutlwile Mpolokeng, who entered ETV soapie, Scandal Dress Competition)
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
Taung-based aspiring fashion designer, Keutlwile Mpolokeng said she would like to have her own merchandise one day. Mpolokeng (14) entered Etv’ soapie Scandal Dress Competition and made it to the Top 5.
A grade 9 learner at St Pauls Secondary School in Taung, said she love fashion and drawing. She further said she would like to pursue a career in Fashion Designing one day after her matric.
“I entered this competition and I believe that I can win it. I always enter competitions to try my luck, but this one is special. I think it can open doors for me and give me a necessary platform to expand my craft.
“I am so grateful that I made it to the Top 5 and I believe our people will continue to vote for me. I have received courageous messages from my teachers, my fellow learners and community of Taung at large,” Keutlwile said.
She said she was encouraged by her sister, Ingrid Mpolokeng to enter the competition. Keutlwile said Ingrid knew that she is good in drawing and also has a good eye for colour and shape.
“I spend more time reading fashion magazines and see what is trending. I am adamant even though I do not win, I will still cherish this moment. Just making it to the Top 5 means a lot to me,” Keutlwile said.
Keutlwile’s mother, Tuelo Mpolokeng said: “Keutlwile is a shy person, but gifted when coming to drawing. She always keeps quiet and spends more time indoors. I urge our people to vote for her and make her dream come true.
“I was so happy after I saw that she made into the Top 5. I never expected it because we stay in the far-flung area like Modimong village in Taung where opportunities are slim. I hope our people will heed the call and vote for her.”
Scandal soapie online Marketing Manager, Lwazi Mluma confirmed that they running the competition. Mluma said they have already announced Top 5.
“The winner selection will be announced on the 2nd of July 2018. The prize(s) consist of the opportunity to design and make a matric farewell dress for Scandal’s Lindiwe.
“The competition started on the 24 May 2018 and the prize/s will be awarded in the order that they are drawn. The winning entries will be drawn at random selected by Moonrock Media CC on 2 July 2018,” Mluma said.
He said independent supervision of all valid entries received shall be made by MP Tax (Pty) Ltd and the decision of e.tv as to the winners of the competition shall be final. Mluma added that all entries must be original drawings/designs and the applicant must be a designer/seamstress who is capable of making the dress as well.
“The winner will be notified by telephone call within the timescale. We would like to wish our Top 5 the best of luck and Lindiwe is counting on them for her matric dance dress,” he said.
ETV Scandal Top 5
- Winnie Mokoena (Soweto, Gauteng)
- Alicia Matele (Kempton Park, Gauteng)
- Katlego Maodi (Masaganeng, Mpumalanga)
- Refentse Murwa (Kempton Park, Gauteng)
- Keutlwile Mpolokeng (Taung, North West)
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