Miss Irreplaceable finalists walk the catwalk in remembrance of Tompie
Models from different age groups took to the stage to compete for the crown in remembrance of the founder of the Miss Irreplaceable pageant, Shaamdré Trompie Hartlief
POLOKWANE – This was the last crowning of Miss Irreplaceable and the event was organised by his mother, Kadré Louw, with the help of Thunderball.
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The day started with a mini-market where food and other goodies were sold at the hall with the pageant scheduled for later in the evening.
Trompie was diagnosed with lymphoma, a type of cancer which affects white blood cells known as lymphocytes, in 2013 and lost his fight against cancer in March 2014.
He is remembered by the community as a stylish and on point person, a true ‘diva’ who enjoyed having fun, living in the moment and making the best of every situation.
He valued spending time with his family and friends who he considered as the most important possessions in live.
The pageant was held at the Westenburg Community Hall on Saturday, 7 April.
Before the show started, Trompie’s cousins remembered his legacy with music and a candle lighting ceremony.
Local up-and-coming artists such as Open Thunder, Team Classic, NCB, Chenzo_5Star and K Slash, provided the entertainment.
Winners:
Seven to 10 years:
• Winner: Madré Vries.
• First princess: Caliana Adams.
• Second princess: Mekadre Mohale.
11 to 13 years:
• Winner: Lesley-Ann Bezuidenhout.
• First princess: Terry-Ann Schalkwyk.
• Second princess: Kadicha van Schalkwyk.
14 to 18 years:
• Winner: Zanna Akpan.
• First princess: Reneilwe Maphto.
• Second princess: Ayanda Buys.
All photos were supplied by Eezy-Lee Photography & Graphic Design
