CPUT student crowned Miss Muphulusi Foundation

An 18-year-old student of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Lutendo Precious Khorommbi, was crowned queen during the Miss Muphulusi Foundation beauty pageant held at Nthetsheleseni Secondary School in Tshivhulani a fortnight ago.

She hails from Ha-Mangilasi village in the Vuwani area. “I am very excited, and this would not have been possible without the help of so many people who were constantly there to help me. I would like to thank my grandmother, who believed in me and helped me to get a step closer to my dreams.”

With this title, she wants to preach a message of hope to the youth. She describes herself as a person who does not throw in the towel. “I have been a fighter throughout my life. I never had an easy life, and even though many doors were closed for me, I never lost faith. Wherever I go, I want to deliver a message of hope, inspire and motivate people to achieve their dreams. I believe I have a strong character and I could set a great example to the youth and community.”

Some of the titles under her belt are: Miss Eqinisweni queen 2017, Miss Klipfontein View queen 2018, Miss Have It All second princess 2018, Miss Supreme first princess 2019, Miss Glamorous queen 2019, Miss Western Cape second princess 2019 and Miss Philly's Game queen 2019.

Thovhedzo Netshimbolimbo was announced as the first princess, Charlotte Tshifhango as second princess and Tshedza Matumba walked away with the Miss Public Choice award.  The Mr Muphulusi Foundation beauty pageant winner was Junior Manavhela.

The pageant was founded in 2014 by a local artist, Pro Heed, with the aim of helping models to boost their confidence, building leadership skill and societal awareness, and enhancing interpersonal skills.

Date:18 January 2020

By: Mbulaheni Ridovhona

The 22-year-old Mbulaheni (Gary) Ridovhona has been passionate about journalism to the extent that he would buy himself a copy of weekly Univen students' newsletter, Our Voice. After reading, he would write stories about his rural village, Mamvuka, and submit them to the very newsletter for publication. His deep-rooted love for words and writing saw him register for a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies at the University of Venda, and joined the Limpopo Mirror team in February 2016 as a journalism intern.

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