Miss Soweto 2019 has been crowded
Miss Soweto 2019 has been crowded
We say congratulation to Musawenkosi Gumede for taking the Miss Soweto 2019 crown. From 1st Princess and miss personality 2017 to becoming Miss Soweto 2019, Musawenkosi is a true example of never giving up on your dreams and to fight till you win.
Musawenkosi was crowned Miss Soweto 2019 on the 30th of November at the Soweto theatre. Thato Khubeka from Tladi took the 1st princess title along with the Miss Even and Lovely award, while Fhulufelo Bilankulu took the 2nd princesses crown. The pageant was judged by the beautiful Nolo Phiri, Bona magazine Beauty and Health Editor Grace Mantjiu and Zazinhle Mthembu.
The production of Miss Soweto 2019 was spectacular and the audience sure enjoyed the MC’s Refiloe Motsei and Nthabiseng Kgasi (Miss Soweto 2016) with the beautiful Thando from Idols 2018 as well as Harrison Crump on stage as they kept the crowd entertained. Congratulations to the girls that made it to top 20 and the production would have not been the same without them and White star the pageants biggest sponsor
“We are extremely proud of this year’s finalists for making it this far and a huge congratulations to Miss Soweto 2019, Musawenkosi Gumede. We have no doubt that she will carry the title with grace, determination and confidence,” said Mokhele Makhothi, marketing manager of White Star Super Maize Meal – which is the main sponsor of the pageant. “We look forward to a great journey with Musawenkosi as White Star’s brand ambassador.”
As Miss Soweto 2019, Gumede received a prize valued at more than R160,000 with White Star sponsoring the grand prize of a whopping R100,000 in cash. The first princess took home more than R40,000 in prizes and cash, the second princess’s prizes are worth just under R20,000.
Miss Soweto’s Top 20 finalists were judged by actress and TV producer Nolo Phiri; Grace Mantjiu of Bona Magazine; and Zazinhle Mthembu. On asked what they were looking for in the next Miss Soweto, Matjiu mentioned that she wanted a lady who was beautiful inside and out. “I am looking for a woman who is strong enough to break down those barriers and do the good that is needed in Soweto,” she said.
“You’d notice that we have been growing our own timber, all of this year’s presenters are former winners of Miss Soweto. We have taken the responsibility to not only reward them with prizes, but also continue to open doors for them long after their reigns are over.
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