Bonolo sweeps crown
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2016
2 September
Dept of Education warns against scams First princess Mmabatho Kekana (from left), Junior Miss Modimolle 2016 Kgahlisho Mothoa and 2nd princess Heidi Makibelo.
Mzamane Ringane Hoërskool Nylstroom Grade 11 learner Bonolo Ramarumo nabbed the Miss Modimolle 2016 crown, during the sixth edition of this prestigious annual pageant. The seventeen-year-old victor was competing with 16 other young girls in the battle for the title. Judges had a tough task of selecting the three top participants who earned the most points in all the four categories including casualwear, sportswear, swimsuit and formalwear. Phagameng High School learner Irene Monene (16) won the first princess title, while Hoërskool Nylstroom learner Loisa Laka settled for the second princess award. The newly crowned Miss Modimolle 2016, Bonolo Ramarumo, was excited about her long-awaited victory. “This means so much to me. I have always been wishing for this moment to arrive. I entered last year, and I was very close. I made it to the top five of the Miss Modimolle 2015,” Ramarumo said. During an interview with The BEAT, she took the opportunity to encourage fellow young people to have faith in themselves and to set their eyes on the target until such title. time that it is achieved. The She said she wants to study precious financial accounting after completing three-yearMiss Modimolle 2016 Bonolo Ramarumo. her matric. old Ofentse The category of Miss Personality crown was won by Louisa Maremane Nnono Manganye won the hearts of was won by Mapula Ledwaba. of Maokeng Primary School, while the audience when she took to the In the Junior Miss Modimolle Nthabeleng Kekana of Laerskool stage as part of the contestants for the category, Laerskool Eenheid Grade 6 Nylstroom took the first princess day. learner Kgahlisho Mothoa walked position. This year contestants also received away with the main prize. The second princess prize went to trophies as part of the other prizes that Mmabatho Kekana, a grade 7 learner Johanna Phago of Lekkerbreek they won. at Dagbreek Primary School, claimed Primary School. The trophies were sponsored by the first princess title, with Heidi Karabo Mokobane was crowned seasoned radio personality Lesibana Makibelo of Susan Strijdom settling Miss Thick, while Zethu Nukeri Mantshiu, who was once a presenter for the second princess prize. settled for the Miss Thick princess of the then Radio Lebowa, currently The little Miss Modimolle 2016
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More delays on Chris Hani Road repairs Miss Thick 2016 Karabo Mokobane and her 1st princess Zethu Nukeri. known as Thobela FM. Soshanguve-based artist Lerato Mabiletja, who is known as Miss Lee in the music industry, was among a lineup of artists who entertained the audience. “We would like to thank everyone who came to support us, especially the contestants, parents, judges, sponsors and all members of the community. It is always great to see so many people coming under one roof to witness this prestigious event,” the event’s organiser Francinah Mashaba said. All photos taken by Mzamane Ringane
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