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Local teacher crowned second runner-up for Miss Township SA
Proud moment for Angelinah
November 21, 2022
Liezl Scheepers, Parys Gazette
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The beautiful 26-year old Angelinah Sekonyela, a teacher at Sconkenville Intermediate School, was crowned second runner-up for Miss Township SA., after representing the Free State province as finalist for the Miss Township SA pageant.
Angelinah graduated from the University of Johannesburg and is currently studying to be a life coach at Comensa. She is also a project coordinator for the ABC community programme and a motivational speaker.
Angelinah is passionate about making a difference and calls herself “an ambassador for change”.
Raised in a small squatter camp in Bekkersdal, she learnt what it was to work hard from a very young age.
“I promised myself that when I got a good education, I would go back to the townships and teach young people skills to help them make their dreams come true.”
Angelinah graduated from the University of Johannesburg and is currently studying to be a life coach at Comensa. She is also a project coordinator for the ABC community programme and a motivational speaker.
Angelinah is passionate about making a difference and calls herself “an ambassador for change”.
Raised in a small squatter camp in Bekkersdal, she learnt what it was to work hard from a very young age.
“I promised myself that when I got a good education, I would go back to the townships and teach young people skills to help them make their dreams come true.”
“I want to teach young people that just because you grow up in poverty does not mean your story should end in poverty. I believe we are heroes and not victims of our lives,” says Angelinah.
She lives by the motto – “When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. When life is bitter, say thank you and grow.”
Miss and Mrs Township South Africa pageant redefines beauty. Beauty with a purpose.
“To me, it is more important to represent a purpose than just a title. It’s not about being the prettiest girl in the room but it’s about forming a sisterhood and walking a journey that empowers your community, “ says Angelinah.
The judging criteria are based on community tasks throughout the year.
“They judge us on our ability to be leaders, build connections and empower our communities in whatever way we can.”
This includes awareness campaigns on gender-based violence and entrepreneurship activities.
Angelinah’s role model is Nomzamo Mbatha, also an ambassador for change, “I’ve met her more than once and she is an amazing person.”
She lives by the motto – “When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. When life is bitter, say thank you and grow.”
Miss and Mrs Township South Africa pageant redefines beauty. Beauty with a purpose.
“To me, it is more important to represent a purpose than just a title. It’s not about being the prettiest girl in the room but it’s about forming a sisterhood and walking a journey that empowers your community, “ says Angelinah.
The judging criteria are based on community tasks throughout the year.
“They judge us on our ability to be leaders, build connections and empower our communities in whatever way we can.”
This includes awareness campaigns on gender-based violence and entrepreneurship activities.
Angelinah’s role model is Nomzamo Mbatha, also an ambassador for change, “I’ve met her more than once and she is an amazing person.”
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