Mount Fletcher beauty Phelisa Mini became the first Eastern Cape teen to be crowned Miss Junior Face of South Africa in Pretoria last week.
Phelisa, 16, was crowned at the prestigious event hosted by Pageants SA and is one of many aimed at encouraging young girls to get themselves involved in community work.
The King Edward High School pupil was one of three Eastern Cape girls who entered and was the first to win the title since it first took place 17 years ago.
Mini said hers had been a life- changing experience.
“It was such an honour getting to know people from all over the country and learning a lot from them, especially about how I should carry myself. I am grateful to my parents, friends and community for believing in me and voting for me,” she said.
Mini said she hoped her achievement would be the start of many great things to happen in her life.
“I am really excited to see what the future holds and which door God will open for me,” she said.
Her father, Mzamo, said the family was excited by her victory.
“I know this is something that she has always wanted and I am glad we could support her. I hope this will open more doors for her because she is passionate about modelling,” he said.
Mzamo said he hoped his daughter would inspire other girls in the area.
“We’ve always called her Miss South Africa because of the way she carries herself. She has an eye for fashion and is always telling us how to dress.” After winning the title, the real work now starts for the teenager as she is expected to do charity work in the community.
Pageants SA founder Carolyn Botha said the competition had been running for the past 17 years and had supported more than 3000 charities.
“This pageant is not about what the girls can get, but rather what can they do for others. The winners are encouraged to do charity work and be the change they want to see in their communities,” she said.
Botha said Mini would help the charity Dignity Dreams to raise funds for sanitary towels for girls in rural areas.
“We did not want to just have a pageant where girls get prizes and that’s it, we wanted something that has significance and would change how they see their community,” Botha added.
Phelisa flies the Mt Fletcher flag
Phelisa, 16, was crowned at the prestigious event hosted by Pageants SA and is one of many aimed at encouraging young girls to get themselves involved in community work.
The King Edward High School pupil was one of three Eastern Cape girls who entered and was the first to win the title since it first took place 17 years ago.
Mini said hers had been a life- changing experience.
“It was such an honour getting to know people from all over the country and learning a lot from them, especially about how I should carry myself. I am grateful to my parents, friends and community for believing in me and voting for me,” she said.
Mini said she hoped her achievement would be the start of many great things to happen in her life.
“I am really excited to see what the future holds and which door God will open for me,” she said.
Her father, Mzamo, said the family was excited by her victory.
“I know this is something that she has always wanted and I am glad we could support her. I hope this will open more doors for her because she is passionate about modelling,” he said.
Mzamo said he hoped his daughter would inspire other girls in the area.
“We’ve always called her Miss South Africa because of the way she carries herself. She has an eye for fashion and is always telling us how to dress.” After winning the title, the real work now starts for the teenager as she is expected to do charity work in the community.
Pageants SA founder Carolyn Botha said the competition had been running for the past 17 years and had supported more than 3000 charities.
“This pageant is not about what the girls can get, but rather what can they do for others. The winners are encouraged to do charity work and be the change they want to see in their communities,” she said.
Botha said Mini would help the charity Dignity Dreams to raise funds for sanitary towels for girls in rural areas.
“We did not want to just have a pageant where girls get prizes and that’s it, we wanted something that has significance and would change how they see their community,” Botha added.
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