Shané’s hope continues
The beautiful, smart and talented Shané Naidoo is due to make her second comeback on the runway at Miss South Africa 2017.
The Farrarmere resident is one of 26 semi-finalists vying for the coveted title, to be crowned at the Sun City Superbowl in March.
She said she entered the pageant again this year, because she feels her Miss South Africa journey isn’t over.
“I still have an impact to make in my community and country,” she said.
Naidoo said she wants to be Miss South Africa 2017 because she’s confident that she’ll make a real and tangible difference in the lives of many young South Africans.
The 24-year-old is passionate about youth development and women empowerment through education.
“Being a female engineer, I understand first-hand how women are often underrated and unrecognised,” Naidoo said.
“I want the challenges that I have overcome and the lessons I’ve learnt, to serve as an inspiration to the youth, so they can be inspired to live up to their full potential.
“Being crowned Miss South Africa will give me an opportunity to reach out to the community and spread a positive message to the youth,” she said.
“I want 2017 to be the year that we shatter those glass ceilings and break the stereotypes – and stigma that still surround women today.”
The former Benoni High School pupil prides herself in being graceful, compassionate and enthusiastic.
“I have a love for South Africa and our people; and I would be proud to be an ambassador for our diverse country,” she added.
Naidoo explained that Miss South Africa is more than the glitz and glam.
Contestants attend workshops aimed at developing themselves in every aspect of live.
“I’ve gained an abundance of knowledge and I look forward to implementing everything that I’ve learnt in the workshops in the weeks to come,” Naidoo explained.
She draws inspiration from advocate Thuli Madonsela, as she is a strong and vibrant woman.
“I admire her integrity, poise and undying will to strive for a better South Africa, for all those who live in it,” she said.
Her ultimate role model is her mother Suvesha.
“She has faced incredibly difficult times in her life, yet she overcame every obstacle with sheer grace,” Naidoo elaborated.
Her advice to the youth: don’t be afraid to get up, dust yourself off and try again.
“Harness your own personal strengths, because you are powerful beyond measure,” she said.
She would like nothing more than to have her community’s backing.
“I hope to shine a light on Benoni and make it a focus area during my reign – and to give the community something to celebrate and be proud of.”
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