The Louis Trichardt-based model, Rotondwa Musitha, did it again! She was crowned Miss Commonwealth Popularity 2014 in London on 15 November.
In an interview with Limpopo Mirror, written before her departure to London, she promised readers, supporters and sponsors that she would bring home a crown.
“I had never in my wildest dreams thought I would take on the international stage at such a young age,” she said. “I was a bit lightheaded at first, but as time went by it felt so real as the final preparations were being done.”
Rotondwa remains a a young, fresh and beautiful girl who has never been lazy to pursue her dream to win crowns as a young model. “I would like to thank God for this humbling experience and the opportunity to go showcase my talent abroad,” she said. “I want to thank my family and friends for their timeless support.”
The 20-year-old Rotondwa said that she had not imagined that her talent and hardwork as a model would secure her an opportunity to travel around the world. “I only believed it was real when I boarded my flight to Dubai, which was connecting to London,” she said.
She also holds the Miss Commonwealth Culture South Africa 2014/15 title. Rotondwa had been announced the second princess for Miss Commonwealth South Africa on 29 August at Gold Reef City's Lyric Theatre in Johannesburg.
She said that her latest crown, as Miss Commonwealth Popularity 2014, meant that she had been blessed with an even bigger platform to continue with her work as an ambassador for change and culture. “I will carry on doing my charity work and continue motivating the youth in my community to not limit themselves in life,” she said.
She said she would strive to remain a role model to those older and younger than her. She had always found it encouraging to meet people from all walks of life who told her that she had inspired them in many ways.
“It has been an honour to carry the South African flag on the international stage at such a young age,” she stated. “Thank you Makhado, Limpopo and South Africa.”
Rotondwa is studying for a business degree in Johannesburg.
