Local beauties win big in Jozi

Leungo Mokgwathi
SMILES OF SUCCESS: Lottering, Lesotho and Lekwape

Three beautiful belles returned home to a heroines welcome on Sunday afternoon after dominating at the Little Model Earth International Pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The trio: Lame Lesotho,11, Loapi Lekwape, 12, and 16-year-old Fatimah Lottering qualified for the international runway after winning the Little and Teen Petite pageant in Gaborone last October.

The youngsters are said to have demonstrated elegance, talent and Botho throughout the week-long event, which ran from 12 – 19 February.

Speaking to The Voice, Founder and Director of Beauty Hub Academy, One Segobye, noted this was yet another triumph for Beauty Hub Academy, whose students have excelled on the international stage in recent years.

“Our students are very well trained under Beauty Hub Academy – they undergo intense pageant and etiquette training to groom them. They also go through interview preparation to build their confidence,” said Segobye.

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As for the silverware, Lesotho scooped the crown under the ‘Little’ category and was voted Miss Grand Prix Winner of Beauty.

Competing in the ‘Pre-Teen’ section, Lekwape got the Miss Super Grand Prix Beauty award, which is essentially the overall winner in the senior category, as well as the Best Dress award.

Continuing the success, Loterring was named Miss Grand Prix Model winner under the Teen category. She also won the Best Interview prize in her category.

To celebrate their accomplishments, the queens were treated to a refreshing afternoon of fun at the Gold Reef City Hotel in Jozi.

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