Midrand teen finalist in commonwealth SA pageant

Midrand resident, Palesa Bhebe is one of the top 36 finalists in this year’s Zee World Miss Teen Commonwealth SA beauty pageant.

The pageant encourages young girls to be ambassadors for change and to be the voice of their communities. All contestants are required to do to make a difference in their communities during the competition, is engaging with local charity organisations.

Bhebe said she entered the competition in November last year after seeing the amazing charity involvement that the pageant required. She had just finished writing her matric final exams and was looking for a new journey to explore.

“The fact that I love being in front of the camera is no secret. Fashion, runway modelling and photo shoots are all glamorous but that’s not all I was looking for. I was looking for an opportunity to get involved in community work, to learn and to build myself and others. That is exactly what this journey has been filled with,” she said.

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She is not just a beauty with no brains. She started schooling at Halfway House Primary School and matriculated with four distinctions at Midrand High School last year. She is currently studying towards a BCom in accounting sciences at the University of Pretoria.

“I am beyond excited and anxious but it goes further than that. The amount of growth I’ve experienced is incredible. This pageant is a true definition of beauty and brains and has equipped me further to be the woman I want to be one day,” she added.

With the grand finale taking place in less than a month, on 29 April at the Atterbury Theatre in Pretoria, Bhebe is looking for donations in the form of food, clothing and furniture for the orphanage home she is working with.

To contribute, visit the Palesa Bhebe – Zee World Miss Teen Commonwealth SA 2017 Facebook page. To vote SMS ‘Palesa Bhebe’ to 35554.

Edited by Beryl Knipe

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