Beauty pageant sizzles into action
The event is aimed at empowering and uplifting the Wentworth community, especially the young women. The organisers expressed their eagerness to welcome more sponsors on board to ensure the success of the pageant.
MISS Wentworth Durban Pageant 2024 kicked off with enthusiasm and community spirit at the Wentworth community hall on March 23.
In a vibrant celebration of talent and community spirit, Wentworth Angels and MTY Productions launched the highly anticipated Miss Wentworth Durban Pageant 2024 over the weekend. Against the backdrop of prevalent social challenges, the event promises to uplift spirits and foster positivity in the Wentworth community.
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Renowned figures, Mario Vee, Tasnim Young Norris and Yolandi Naicker, all hailing from the Wentworth community and achieving success in their respective careers, spearheaded this initiative with the aim of bringing something truly positive back to their roots.
The event organisers thanked the sponsors who had already pledged their support while they also welcomed additional sponsors to join in and further enhance the excitement surrounding the pageant.
Tracey Williams said, “We would like to thank all the sponsors who have come on board and still welcome more to make the event even more exciting. We would like to send a loud shout-out to our sponsors who have come on board so far as all this would not be possible without all of you.”
With enticing prizes up for grabs, including a grand Queen title, accompanied by a substantial cash prize and a bursary, as well as rewards for the first and second princesses, the competition promises to be fierce and rewarding.
Among the esteemed sponsors who have already rallied behind this noble cause are Master and Master Engineering, Carewell Occupational Health, Fabricon Pipe and Labor and a host of other local businesses and organisations whose contributions are invaluable in making this event a reality.
As preparations for the grand finale continue, organisers expressed their eagerness to welcome more sponsors on board to ensure the success and impact of the pageant.
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Those interested in supporting this uplifting endeavor are encouraged to reach out to Tracey Williams or Tasnim Young Norris for further details.
In the face of adversity, the sponsors said the Wentworth community stands united, demonstrating resilience, creativity and a shared commitment to spreading joy and empowerment through events like the Miss Wentworth Durban Pageant 2024.
One of the main sponsors, Jamie Lee Swartz of the Koum NPO, said they have decided to plough back into their communities in a bid to unearth raw talents from the South Durban communities.
“We have been doing community work for a long time in the South Durban Basin communities. We have decided to create an NPO to channel donation work through, and we basically focus on skills development and upliftment and empowerment in the communities. We want to uplift the young women of Wentworth by exposing them to career opportunities and opening up their minds to networking. We also aim to increase their confidence in the professional world. Our young women in the community are lacking essential skills, so we would like to open up opportunities for them,” said Swartz.
One of the main sponsors, Jamie Lee Swartz. Photo: Andile Sithole
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