It was glitz and glam as Johannesburg South’s beauties took to the stage to compete for the highly contested titles of Miss Teen Turffontein and Miss Turffontein 2022.
Contestants took turns offering amazingly stunning performances while showing off beautiful attires ranging from casual, and traditional to evening wear.
As young models battled it out, it was down to the top five, then the top three as the group of ladies were judged based on class, style and innovation. There was also loads of entertainment by local talent on the day.
The pageant saw 23 contestants taking part in both Miss Teens Turffontein 2022 and Miss Turffontein 2022 categories. The event was made possible by organisers Sandra Zezere, Siphokuhle Qayiso, Praise Ngoyi and Dave Ngcobo.
According to Zezere, they hosted this pageant because they would like to see a difference in Turffontein.
“What better way to do that than by making sure we give a voice to the young women living in the Turffontein area? Not only this, but we’re also looking for young women who already have a vision for how they want to change Turffontein. The core of the pageant is ensuring that young women no longer sit back and watch as social ills continue to plague Turffontein,” she said.
Zezere told the Southern Courier they believe in women’s empowerment and changing the world one step at a time. She said they are planning on making this an annual event.
Newly crowned Miss Turffontein 2022, Nomfundo Dhludhlu, thanked the community of Turffontein for the love and support throughout her journey.
“I want to use my voice to speak and spread the spirit of change, love, leadership, unity and the spirit of Ubuntu across the community. As Christmas is around the corner, I’d love to stretch my hand as much as I can to the families who are less privileged and donate some food or food vouchers,” she said.
She reassured she will do everything in her power to raise funds to secure proper school shoes for less fortunate learners.
Lethabo Mokhemisa, who was crowned as Miss Teen Turffontein 2022, said being a titleholder has given her the platform to give back to the community.
“It brings me great pleasure to implement one of my long-term goals, which is to educate and raise awareness about depression and anxiety among the youth within my community.
“Mental health is extremely important as it is the basis of how individuals think, feel and act,” she explained.
The 14-year-old Mulbarton resident reiterated that it is of utmost importance to ensure that others youngsters have good mental health.
