CPUT student crowned beauty queen
18-year-old Lutendo Precious Khorommbi says she is on cloud nine
LIMPOPO – The 18-year-old Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) student, Lutendo Precious Khorommbi, was crowned the queen of Miss Muphulusi Foundation beauty pageant held a fortnight ago at Nthetsheleseni Secondary School in Tshivhulani.
Khorommbi, who hails from Ha-Mangilasi village in Vuwani, said she is on cloud nine.
“I’m very excited and this wouldn’t have been possible without the help of so many people that were there to help me. I would like to say thank my grandmother who believed in me and helped me to get a step closer to my dreams. Without your support, I wouldn’t have made it this far. To my friends and family, your support is highly appreciated.”
With this title, she wants to preach a message of hope.
She describes herself as a person who doesn’t throw in the towel easily.
“I have been a fighter throughout my life. I never had an easy life and even though many doors were closed for me, I never lost faith. Wherever I go, I want to deliver a message of hope, inspire and motivate people to achieve their dreams. I believe I have a strong characters and I could set a great example to the youth and community.”
Asked why she chose modeling, she said the platform provides her with a voice to reach out to others.
“Even though my first attempt at modelling was just a playful act, I ended up falling in love with it, and it made me realise the bravery, passion and leadership capabilities in me.”
Some of the titles she has won include Miss Eqinisweni queen 2017, Miss Klipfontein View queen 2018, Miss Have It All second princess 2018, Miss
Supreme first princess 2019, Miss Glamorous queen 2019, Miss Western Cape second princess 2019, and Miss Philly’s Game queen 2019.
Thovhedzo Netshimbolimbo was announced as the first princess, Charlotte Tshifhango second princess and Tshedza Matumba walked away with Miss public choice award. Mr Muphulusi Foundation beauty pageant winner was Junior Manavhela.
The pageant was founded in 2014 by a local artist Pro Heed with the aim of helping models to boost their confidence, building leadership skill and
societal awareness, and enhancing interpersonal skill.
