White Star Super Maize
Meal is returning as the main
sponsor of the highly anticipated
Miss Soweto 2017 beauty
pageant. After months of auditioning
and preparations, the number
of Miss Soweto 2017 hopefuls
has been whittled down from
hundreds of entries to 20.
The semi-finals to select the
top 20 were held recently at
Soweto’s Maponya Mall.
The event showcased 40 contestants,
with each one given
an opportunity to parade her
talent on stage.
The contestants were
required to introduce themselves
and answer one question
from the judges.
They not only had to
impress the judges with their
confidence and grace, but also
the excited crowd.
The master of ceremonies
was Mapaseka Koetle, who
stars as Dintle in the e.tv soapie
Scandal.
The winner of Miss Soweto
2017 will take home prizes
worth over R100 000 and will be
appointed as brand ambassador
for White Star.
“We encourage the residents
of Soweto and beyond to be part
of this momentous occasion,”
said White Star marketing manager
Mokhele Makhothi.
finalists will receive assistance
and guidance from various
experts to help them prepare
for the finals later this month.
“The panel includes health
practitioners, life coaches, fashion
and beauty gurus as well
as entertainment personalities
who will be hosting workshops
for the semi-finalists ahead of
the finals,” Makhothi added.
“They will all gain new
skills to empower them not
only for the duration of the
competition, but in their future
endeavours.”
White Star is also proud to
welcome the following partners
for this year’s Miss Soweto
pageant: Clinix Health Group,
Even & Lovely, Black Opal and
Urban Zulu.
The Star, in partnership
with White Star, is offering 20
lucky readers an opportunity
to win double tickets for the
pageant.
The glitzy final is scheduled
to take place on Saturday, November
25 at the Soweto Theatre.
Doors open at 7pm and the show
starts at 8pm.
To enter, SMS STAR (SPACE)
WHITESTAR followed by your
name and surname to 45607.
SMSes cost R1.50. Terms and
conditions apply. Winners will be notified by phone.