Witpoortjie resident a Mrs South Africa 2023 semi-finalist
“I felt a lot of mixed emotions but I am excited to embark on this journey.”
Tinyiko Baloyi has been selected as a Mrs South Africa 2023 semi-finalist and she can now add her recent accomplishment to her impressive resume as she joins the Class of 2023.
The Witpoortjie resident received the happy news on Friday, February 3 after the National Casting event at Emperors Palace.
Following the announcement, the semi-finalists took part in a jam-packed two-day conference filled with motivational talks, workshops, upskilling sessions, socialising and networking opportunities, and an introduction to the famous Mrs SA sisterhood.
“I felt a lot of mixed emotions but I am excited to embark on this journey,” says Baloyi.
Mrs South Africa is foremost a self-discovery and empowerment programme that celebrates diversity, ambition, and confidence while showcasing some of the country’s most phenomenal and talented women and giving them the skills and tools needed to achieve their dreams.
The pageant’s CEO Joani Johnson said that they are proud to work alongside so many strong, formidable, and inspirational married women, and to empower them through their pillars of community, self-development, and networking to be the leaders and social game-changers that are needed in this country.
“Our experienced mentors teach leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, self-promotion, and self-discovery throughout the year to ensure that all participants have a truly life-changing experience,” said Johnson.
Sharing more about her decision to enter, Baloyi told the Record that what motivated her to enter is for her to empower the community with the spirit of ubuntu, especially for gender-based violence survivors and to advocate for successful marriages.
“We are blown away by the number of high-quality entries that we received this year, and we are deeply appreciative to have met so many wonderful women from all walks of life.
“The National Casting Day was exceptionally difficult, as a substantial number of entrants have what it takes to make a success of this programme,” said Johnson.
This year, the Casting Panel was looking for women who have a keen interest in empowering others, display strong family values, and are passionate about making a difference in their community and the world.
“Baloyi fully embodies the values that Mrs SA holds most dear, and is representative of our tagline for the year: #EveryWoman.
“We look forward to going on this journey with her and her fellow sisters,” concludes Johnson.
Be sure to follow Baloyi ’s journey on the Mrs South Africa Instagram and Facebook pages.
