Miss Bushbuckridge to bring about change
The event will be jam-packed with entertainment, speakers of note and TV and radio personalities.
BUSHBUCKRIDGE – Make a date to attend the first-ever Miss Bushbuckridge Beauty Pageant at Mantiteng Guesthouse on October 29.
One of the organisers, Nelisiwe Ndlovu says, “Beauty pageants have grown in popularity over the past decade with virtually every village having its own beauty contest. Young girls parade their beauty with the hope of being able to do so on a bigger stage one day. Against the backdrop of a spectacularly beautiful region and a vibrant youth culture, young people face socio-economic challenges such as poverty, unemployment, HIV/Aids and teenage pregnancy, therefore, we have decided to use an old trick to change the lives of the young people of Bushbuckridge.
“Miss Bushbuckridge aims to crown that one girl who possesses beauty, intelligence, poise, grace and class. This is one pageant that will not come and go without having changed the winner’s life for the better. We have contestants from every corner of Bushbuckridge and we believe the winner will be a young woman who will represent the region with pride.
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“The soon-to-be-crowned Miss Bushbuckridge will be an ambassador for water and environmental issues, HIV/Aids, pollution, unemployment and education. She will be availed resources and mentorship to promote causes that are important to the people of Bushbuckridge,” says Ndlovu.
The event will be jam-packed with entertainment, speakers of note and TV and radio personalities. Radio Bushbuckridge presenters, Godfrey Weapond and Lazier Matjie will co-host the red carpet session from 16:00 to 18:00. SABC 1 siSwati news reader, Millicent Phakathi will co-host the event with Rugga Marv from 18:00 to 20:00.
The after-party is from 22:00 to 02:00.
Xitsonga award-winning RnB/soul musician, Clive-S will perform his soul-soothing music and his latest single, “Xingwavila”. The audience can also expect to hear from the author of 12 Types of People to Love From a Distance and The Devil Between our Legs, Tswarelo Mokgakane. A line-up of the best DJs in Bushbuckridge and artists will also entertain the audience.
General tickets cost R50, and VIP R150. They are available at Bushbuckridge Caltex, Chesa Nyama, Mantiteng Guesthouse, Radio Bushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge News offices in College View and the Kasi-style shop in Marite.
For ticket sales and enquiries in other areas, contact Pearl Ndhlovu on 079-536-8847, Twarisani Mathebula on 073-240-5408, or Nelisiwe Ndhlovu on 073-490-1886.
