4 September 2015
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Well-known local nabbed for impersonation
Miss Modimolle 2015 Mokgadi Modiba, flanked by first princess Salome Mochaki (left) and second princess Tokollo Bapela (right). Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane HoĂŤrskool Nylstroom Grade 10 learner, Mokgadi Modiba, was crowned Miss Modimolle 2015 last Saturday 29 August, during the fifth edition of this annual beauty pageant. The locals turned up in large numbers at the Peter Nchabeleng Community Hall to witness the crowning of the new beauty queen, who succeeds the former Miss Modimolle Mamotshaba Komane. The 15 year-old winner wil serve a one year term till next year August, when a new winner will be selected. Salome Mochaki was selected as the first
princess, while Tokollo Bapela was crowned as the second princess. The winner of Miss Modimolle 2015 was awarded R1000 in prize money, while the first and second princesses received R700 and R500 respectively. The winners of the junior category were Kgaugelo Kekana (Junior Miss Modimolle), Kamogelo Motshegoa (first princess) and Heidi Makibelo (second princess). In the junior category of Miss Modimolle the winner walked away with R300, and her princesses received R200 and R150 respectively. This year’s competition also had a Little Princess category where the winning
contestant received R200. The first and second princesses did not go home empty handed, as they also received a consolation prize of R150 and R100 respectively. The contestants were ushered onto the stage by two girls dressed up as little fairies. Event organiser Francina Mashaba expressed their appreciation towards Modimolle born businesswoman Raisibe Businesswoman Pole-Nkosi, who delivered a motivational talk to the young women. She said the businesswoman also contributed massively to ensure the event took place. She also thanked all the sponsors for their contribution.
Pole-Nkosi is the pioneer of two successful businesses, namely Motheo Wa Modimolle and Tshireletso Traffic and Road Management. She said it was part of her responsibility as a businesswoman to give back to the community the originated from. The businesswoman said that her wish is to see many young people from Modimolle playing prominent role, and also highlighted that she would like to create many employment opportunities in the area. She urged young people to focus on their education and do away with excessive drinking and smoking, as that would not bear them good fruits.