Help selfless Wyebank beauty make her mark
The Wyebank resident and second year BA student at University of KwaZulu-Natal said she has entered a few pageants but this one is very different as it focuses more on education.
IF beauty does not entail selflessness and plays purpose to give back then that beauty is a waste said Miss Tertiary SA finalist, Athi Ntshingila, who believes in beauty with a purpose.
The Wyebank resident and second year BA student at University of KwaZulu-Natal said she has entered a few pageants but this one is very different as it focuses more on education, “even the prizes include scholarships.
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“I love education and when I did my first year I had difficulties as I did not have a scholarship and my father, who is a single dad, had to battle to foot the bill.
“That feeling of not knowing where your future is heading is so frustrating and that is the reason I will give my scholarship to a needy learner should I win this competition.”
She said being a member of the South African Students Congress (SASCO), means she is aware of the struggles many young people face which includes accommodation and even regular meals.
“It is so painful to see young people who want to be educated and make something out of their lives struggling, which is the reason, they should help each other where they can.
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To vote for the selfless former Kloof High learner, SMS MTSA Athi to 40439.
Voting closes on Tuesday, 31 July. All finalists will be in Joburg on Saturday, 11 August where the winner will be announced.
Does being beautiful makes life easier?
I believe in beauty with a purpose. You can be beautiful, but what do you have to offer to the world? I believe that being beautiful doesn’t require make-up as that just enhances your beauty. Your actions and compassion towards others is what’s beautiful to me. I may be entering a beauty pageant but I
choose to keep my identity. There’s a phrase that came to my head recently, ‘don’t lose yourself in this world, know who you truly are, where you wanna go and plant a seed of hope, knowledge, wisdom and determination in those around you.
What is your motto in life?
Everyone has their own weaknesses and strengths and we should prioritise and strive at things that will help others also. I believe that we learn more from failure than from victories.
Who do you look up to?
I look up to Attorney Gundo Nevhutanda who is a conveyancer and I want to follow in her steps. It’s been said that the course is very difficult, but even if I fail for the first time, I will pick myself up and see where I went wrong and I will strive to get that degree.
What would you do if you win this competition?
I would be very happy as that would mean I would be able to encourage other young people and teach them about the importance of education. My studies are already funded so if I do make it into the Top 3, I would give my scholarship to a student in need.
What was it like raised by a single father?
I am so grateful for my dad, he tried everything to provide and take care of me, although sometimes it was difficult for him as a man and he couldn’t be both a mom and a father to me. I am grateful for that because it made me become the strong woman that I am today and I have a strong faith in God.
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