Miss SA Universe & World Finalist, Bajabulise Thela on #LenyoraWednesday

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A former Miss Mpumalanga titleholder and a current Top 20 finalist on the road to representing South Africa at Miss World and Miss Universe through Miss African Beauty South Africa, Bajabulise has spent years using the platform of pageantry to champion meaningful change.

Her journey began in primary school through modelling, growing into a career built on resilience, confidence, and service. Beyond the runway, she is the founder of the Mambane Foundation, where she is committed to making a lasting difference in communities through initiatives that uplift and empower.

Join us as we unpack her inspiring journey, the responsibility that comes with wearing a crown, the legacy she hopes to leave behind, and how South Africans can rally behind her quest to represent the nation on the global stage.
8 Jul English South Africa Society & Culture

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