Pinetown teen aims for top spot

HIGHWAY’S young model is passionate about giving back as she believes that it takes a village to raise a child.

At the tender age of 14, Esethu Ngcemu is very involved in community service and charity work. Her giving nature has earned her a spot in Miss Teen Universe South Africa.

The Pinetown Girls’ High School learner’s journey started in May when she attended the auditions where she was selected as a semi-finalist.

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For a period of 13 weeks as semi-finalist, Esethu donated bed sheets, comforters, chips, biscuits and sweets to a daycare centre.

She visited old age homes, did beach clean-ups and joined forces with Robinhood Foundation in making sandwiches at Stokers Arms to support organisations in need.

“I would love to make a change where I can as I am very passionate about nature, education, the future of this country and the youth.

“To make this a reality, I would appreciate assistance from the community. I would appreciate any donations, such as sanitary towels, school shoes and school socks, to distribute to the needy,” Esethu said.

As a finalist, Esethu will be representing KwaZulu-Natal in the national pageant which will take place in March 2024 at Isibaya Casino.

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