LIMPOPO – Munyai (23) is a second-year social work student at the University of Venda (Univen).
According to Munyai, winning the title has strengthened her confidence and has opened many doors for her.
“I was born and grew up in Maniini village just outside Thohoyando. I lost my parents at a young age and growing up as an orphan was difficult. After the death of my mother I stayed with my grandmother,” said Munyai.
Her prizes include R1 000 in cash, sponsored by Black Leopards, a cellphone from Choice FM, spa treatments from Tshavhudi Hair Salon and a weekend away at Thavhani Guest House.
During the event, which was held on Saturday, 5 December at Vevisa Lodge near Muofhe Graceland, Vhonani Netshikhudini won the category for intellectually impaired girls.
The Miss Congeniality pageant is the brainchild of the visually impaired former teacher, Bele Ramunenyiwa of Thohoyandou P West, and the aim of the competition is to encourage disabled young people to be confident and appreciate their beauty, regardless of their disability.
Ramunenyiwa (52) was a teacher for 22 years before she became visually impaired in 2013.
