Children strut their stuff at talent show

During the concert, boys and girls between three and 18 years of age participated in various categories, including Miss Summer, modelling, Miss and Mr Avant-garde (crazy hairstyles), Sarafina, traditional dance, fashion shows and wedding-step dance performances.

Community members who attended in their numbers were not disappointed in the children’s performances.

Miss Summer winners were:

• Second princess: Mpho Liphoto (17)

• First princess: Thandeka Buthelezi (17)

• Miss Summer 2017: Kwanele Sibanyoni (16)

Miss Avant-garde winners were:

• First princess: Phumla Mtshali (17)

• Miss Avant-garde: Neuwe Selepe (14)

Mr Avant-garde winners were:

• First prince: Godfrey Simelane (17)

• Mr Avant-garde: Lebohang Khoza (21)

In the girls’ fashion show, the winners were chosen based on the neatness of their hairstyles, their confidence and how fashionable their outfits were.

Girls 6-8 winners were:

• Best hairstyle: Tshiho Dehojane (6)

• Confidence: Thando Chauke (7)

• Best dress: Lwazi Tshabalala (6)

Girls 3-5 winners were:

• Best hairstyle: Sibongakonke Sibiya (4)

• Best dress: Lungile Ziqubu (5)

• Confidence: Noluhle Mdluli (5)

In the boys’ fashion show, the winners were chosen based on the neatness of their hairstyles, their formal wear and their confidence. The 3 to 8 age groups were combined.

Boys 3-8 winners:

• Best hairstyle: Nceba Savela (3)

• Best formal wear: Thuso Murhiding (7)

• Confidence: Thami Savela (4)

Sesi Khumalo, the organiser, said the purpose of the event was to take children off the streets.

“We want them not to end up doing wrong things, like taking dangerous drugs,” said Khumalo.

She said most of the children in the township were talented.

“Others are not even aware that they are talented because there is no one who compliments them on their abilities.

“As a result they end up on the street because their talents are not nurtured at a young age.

“With this event we wanted to compliment kids on their talents and encourage them to make a living out of them,” Khumalo told Kathorus MAIL.

Khumalo pleaded with local businessmen and women to come on board and support the concert in future. They can do so by contacting her on 061 178 3874.