Mrs SA semi-finalist is a Mulbarton girl
Mrs South Africa semi-finalist - she is smart and ambitious and cares about her family and community.
THE top 100 semi-finalists of the Mrs South Africa pageant have been announced and the South is proud to present its own Gertrude Tseki, from Mulbarton.
Born in Katlehong and raised in Phuthaditjhaba Qwaqwa, Gertrude is one of five children.
“I am from a child-headed family since my dad, Lucas Paki Mofokeng, died when I was six years old and my mom, Nomthandozo Christinah Mofokeng, had to go work in Gauteng. I adore the bravery of my mom as she had to risk our safety with the intention to take full responsibility of raising us. That is where I got my bravery from – my mom and my childhood – and I thank God for my childhood since it made me who I am; a strong woman, mother and wife with no regrets at all,” said Gertrude.
Living in Mulbarton since 2011, Gertrude is married to Ramajwe (Rami) Tseki, a laboratory manager at the University of Witwatersrand, and is the proud mother to three beautiful daughters, Palesa (24), Bophelo (17) and Kemolemo (16).
“I am proud to say that I am blessed to have such a loving husband and children who are always behind me to ensure that I realise my potential to the fullest,” said Gertrude.
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Qualifications:
Senior primary teaching diploma (Bonamelo College of Education)
Further diploma in remedial education (Rand Afrikaans University)
Technology certificate (Johannesburg College of Education)
B-Tech in education management (Tshwane University of Technology)
B-Ed honours in e-learning (University of the Witwatersrand)
MBA (Unisa Business School)
Currently completing a PHD doctorate in education (University of KwaZulu-Natal).
Career
She has worked for the Gauteng Department of Education for 27 years.Gertrude started her teaching career at Eketsang High School and went on to Dithomo Primary and Abram-Hlophe Primary.
She has been the deputy chief education specialist of library services and learning teaching support material in the Ekurhuleni South District for ten years, and is responsible for ensuring the provisioning of books and stationery to public schools. She was the senior education specialist of technology in the Johannesburg West District, from 2005 to 2007, and was also the Unisa teaching practice supervisor for student teachers for three years.
Motivation
Gertrude came across the Mrs South Africa pageant on social media and realised that Mrs SA is about empowering married women, especially those who are ambitious.
“This resonated with my passion to empower other women utilising my personal and professional experiences, qualifications and skills. I established the Woman Headmasters Rendezvous for female principals of private and public schools to empowering them in all aspects of administration and management, in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders with various expertise,” Gertrude explained.
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The ambitious 46 year old hopes to achieve her personal dream and passion through this journey with the Mrs South Africa pageant.
Gertrude wants to establish private schools nationally and internationally for learners with special educational needs as a solution to the current lack of capacity by the national education department.
Mrs South Africa offers married South African women who have real-life careers, families and hobbies the chance to compete for the prestigious title. Glamour and sophistication are part of the criteria, but the women who enter and win all have stories people can relate to and want to hear.
The Mrs South Africa pageant is about giving unsung superwomen a chance to get support and give input, and a platform to reach a new level of success and visibility on a global stage.
About the pageant
The 100 semi-finalists will go on to compete at the semi-final weekend, at Emperors Palace, from April 26 to April 28, and only 25 women will be selected to continue the journey as finalists, who will be announced at the annual Cansa gala dinner on April 28.
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All proceeds of this event will go to the pageant’s official charity, the Cancer Association of South Africa.
“Congratulations to the Top 100 semi-finalists! We received the most entries in the history of Mrs South Africa this year, so you should be proud of yourself. We look forward to working with you. You are about to embark on a life-changing journey,’’ said CEO of Mrs South Africa Joani Johnson.
Vote
To vote for Gertrude, visit her Facebook page: Getrude Tseki – Mrs South Africa Semi-finalist 2017 or SMS Getrude Tseki to 35959 (R3). Free SMSes don’t apply. If you want to contact Gertrude as a sponsor or for more information, email getrudetseki2@gmail.com.
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