Local beauty a semi-finalist

As the country emerges from the challenges of the past two years and into a season of hope, local beauty Dikeledi Odendaal is stepping out into the sun, ready to blossom.

This local enthusiast was recently announced as a Bare Beauty Mrs South Africa semi-finalist for 2022.

Her journey began on March 5 when she saw the good news on the Mrs South Africa official Instagram page, along with the other beautiful, sophisticated and married women from all over South Africa.

This group of women became friends quickly when they attended a self-development workshop at Emperors Palace recently. According to Dikeledi the workshop prepared them for the road ahead.

The Mrs South Africa competition is a journey based on pillars of self-development, community work, networking and business, and has gained the reputation of connecting like-minded women and equipping them for success in all areas of their lives.

At its core, this is a platform that celebrates authentic, relatable, and modern South African women. Mrs South Africa recognises the value of marriage, and the essence of being a ‘bona fide’ woman.

The programme was created for married women who ordinarily would not have such a platform to compete and be ambassadors for South Africa on a global scale. The opportunities and platform that have been created for Mrs South Africa entrants are significant in every way and it truly creates a ripple effect across the country.

Throughout the journey, women discover themselves again, and learn that they are never too old to follow their dreams and become voices of change.

“I feel empowered and ready to tackle anything. Being selected as a semi-finalist for Mrs SA 2022 was the validation I needed that I am worthy and capable of doing anything I set my mind to. I am ready to challenge myself, grow into the best version of myself and ultimately motivate anyone who follows my journey,” Dikeledi concluded.