Getting to know the Person of the Year Jnr finalists

Brief bios of the Northcliff Melville Times Person of the Year Jnr finalists.

The inaugural Northcliff Melville Times has gotten off to a brilliant start. Messages with nominees are still coming in via all our platforms even though we have moved on to the voting stage. It’s great to see the readers of the Northcliff Melville Times participating in this initiative to celebrate those that made 2019 special, different and easier…

For those looking to vote but not too sure about who to vote for, below are short bios of our finalists and links to some of the work they have been part of this year. We hope this helps you make a decision for who you believe should walk away with one of the coveted awards.

Person of the Year Jnr finalists

Kianga van Oerle: Johannesburg Mini Councillor
This mini councillor takes every chance she gets to learn something new and help those around her. Humbled, fun and respectful, Kianga is on the right track to becoming a leader we all look up to.
Here is a story of what she was involved in 2019

Mikayla Klerck: International South African Fashion Model 
Where beauty, brains and talent all come together. Having traveled the world to compete and returning home with medals and trophies, it’s clear that Mikayla is one for the future.
Here is a story of what she was involved in 2019

Oluchi Ndubueze: Athletics South Africa U9 sub-Youth Champion
With role models like Usain Bolt and Caster Semenya it’s easy to see where Oluchi gets a winner mentality from. Having already bagged 14 medals in one year and becoming the South African U9 sub-youth champion in 60m, 80m, and 600m athletics, this is only the start for her.
Here is a story of what she was involved in 2019

Gene Coetzee: South African representative at the World Cross-Country Championships
Passion, hard work and discipline is key to the cross-country success this 16-year-old has experienced. She has already represented the country in Denmark and it doesn’t seem like the end is near for her.
Here is a story of what she was involved in 2019

Courtney King: Johannesburg Mini Councillor
A lover of life, from people to animals, this mini councillor shared who she seeks to help right from the start. It’s good to know that she continued this path to helping others and spreading positivity and love.
Here is a story of what she was involved in 2019