IT was an evening of tiaras, elegant ball gowns and trendy suits when the 14th Mr, Miss and Miss Junior uShaka Marine World and Mr and Miss uShaka Kids World brand ambassadors were crowned.
Crowds of supporters, family and friends, had a fun and entertaining evening while the judges deliberated on their decision on which of the contestants would walk away with prizes valued at over R70 000.
The judges marking criteria included a number of categories from strong leadership abilities, ambassadorial skills, personality and overall appearance. An all-round 10 was required for the ultimate winner.
In the Miss Junior uShaka category, second runner up was 15-year-old Andiswa Majozi, first runner up was 15-year-old Yandiswa Hlatshwayo and 13-year-old Sisanda Duma was crowned the winner.
In the Mr uShaka category, second runner up was 24-year-old Mfundo Mthimkhulu, Sean Shibe, (25), was named as the runner up, and the title of Mr uShaka 2018/19 went to 19-year-old Durban resident, Dyllan Desfontaines.
Finally, the coveted crown for Miss uShaka 2018/19 went to 21-year-old Thabile Makhanya, with 23-year-old Glenmore resident Tina Nkangane as first runner up, and Catelyn Mc Kenzie, (17), the second runner up.
Lastly, the little ones who walked away with the Miss uShaka Kids World titles were Tylene Dilali in first place with Minenhle Mlotshwa and Nomthandazo Madela as runners-up and Mr uShaka Kids World 2018/19 was Minenhle Juqu, with runners-up Ayanda Nene and Aphelele Ntinga.
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