“Success is what waits on the other side of fear.” This is what Miss Grand South Africa finalist Lerato Maponya stands by.
The 25-year-old model and pageant contestant explained that she became involved in pageantry to get out of her comfort zone and build up her confidence.
“When I attended Maragon I entered the Mr & Miss Maragon competition four times. The first three times I didn’t make it, but the fourth time I was crowned Miss Maragon,” Lerato explained. She added that persistence and perseverance are key to reaching your goal in life. “Always try for the yes.”
Lerato has always been a strong believer in giving back to the community and creating a better world for future organisations. She hopes to use this platform to raise awareness about the struggles that the less-privileged communities in South Africa are facing. “I plan to do a charity drive to collect and distribute sanitary products to those in need,” she concluded.
The finals of the Miss Grand South Africa competition will be hosted on July 8 and 9 in Secunda.
Use the following bank account to vote for Lerato and give her a chance to represent South Africa at the Miss Grand International 2022 competition: Miss United Continents South Africa, Standard Bank account number 061976660, branch code 051001 with the reference ‘LeratorGrandvotes’.
Votes are counted per rand spent. To get into contact with Lerato regarding her charity drive or campaign contact her on 071 934 8522.
