Limpopo’s Ndavi Nokeri was topped Miss South Africa 2022 on the finale of the pageant on Saturday 13 August held on the SunBet Arena at Time Square, Pretoria. The magnificence queen has shared her acceptance speech which displays on her background and plans for her reign as Miss SA.
NDAVI NOKERI SHARES HER ACCEPTANCE SPEECH
Ndavi Nokeri is the second magnificence queen to be topped Miss SA from Limpopo within the final two years. She follows within the footsteps of Miss South Africa 2020 Shudufhadzo Musida. The new Miss SA has shared her acceptance speech.
“I am Miss SA 2022. I have uttered these words more than a thousand times before, but to be able to say it today and it actually being my reality is so humbling. Look at God,” she stated.
“I would like to glorify my heavenly Father for making this dream come true. God has carried me and prepared me for such a time through every season of my life, and it is through His faithfulness that I am here. With every step that I took, I had peace in knowing that He was there with me and I know that He will continue to guide me to touch as many lives as possible in this new chapter,” she continued.
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THE BEAUTY QUEEN REFLECTS ON HER BACKGROUND
The University of Pretoria graduate thanked the Miss SA Organisation for making a platform for younger girls.
“A big thank you to the Miss SA Organisation for this incredible platform that you’ve created for us young women to grow, lead and fully face our power. There is no other space that embraces the power of women in all their diversity and that also empowers them to give back tenfold. I am honoured to continue to do what I love in partnership with the organisation, which is to serve my country,” she stated.
She additionally mirrored from her background, coming from Gabaza. So, she emphasised that goals are legitimate no matter the place we come from.
“For a girl from Gabaza to be seen, embraced and chosen to represent her country is a groundbreaking moment. A moment that reaffirms that our dreams are valid, regardless of where we come from. I am grateful for the women who have gone before me who broke the glass ceilings so I could stand here today empowered, fulfilled and ready to proudly raise the South African flag up high everywhere I go and to shine the light of hope to all South Africans,” she continued.
NDAVI ON REPRESENTATION AND HER EDUCATION EQUITY
The 23-year-old acknowledged that she understands the significance of illustration and she’s going to signify Mzansi with all its variety.
“As your Miss SA, I understand the importance of representation, because it is through seeing other women look beyond their fears and their circumstances, that I gained the courage to rise to the call. I will represent SA, in all its diversity, resilience and beauty. It really does take a village, and I am so grateful that my village showed up for me. It is now for me to work and ensure that every success of mine overflows into my country,” she stated.
Ndavi additionally touched on how she plans to advocate for schooling fairness by means of her reign.
“I plan to meaningfully contribute to levelling the ground for all South Africans, by increasing the accessibility to information for those in underdeveloped schools,” she stated.
She goals to make sure that these learners are supplied with the required assets that they should be nicely ready to grab their futures. Ndavi additionally needs to increase consciousness on a few of the points that every one learners are confronted with within the transition to a tertiary establishment.
“It is our collective responsibility to create a conducive environment for our youth to cultivate their God-given talents, skills and intelligence. Talent uncultivated is talent lost, and that is a loss that we no longer can afford as a nation,” she continued.
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