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Meet The New Mrs South Africa, Queen Tshego Gaelae
Meet The New Mrs South Africa, Queen Tshego Gaelae
The much-anticipated crowning of the new Mrs South Africa 2023 took place onFriday, 17 November 2023 during a prestigious event held at Emperors Palace inJohannesburg, where 33-year-old Tshego Gaelae from Centurion, Gauteng, was named as its inspirational new Queen.
During the glamorous Grand Finale event, her two princesses, 1st Princess 31-year-old Pearl Nikolic from Pretoria, Gauteng, and 2nd Princess 47-year-old Noeline Rajbally from Durban, KwaZulu Natal, also received top honours in recognition of their achievements and self-development throughout their journey with MrsSouth Africa.
In addition to new crowns and titles, the three women have also taken home some exceptional prizes, including beauty products and services, luxury home appliances and new furniture, business and public relations services, clothing, and travel packages. The new queen will also enjoy an all-expenses paid trip to representMrs South Africa on the Mrs World stage, as well as exclusive use of a Chery Car courtesy of Chery Krugersdorp.
As the trio carry the organisation's torch forward, 2022 Queen Palesa Matjekane offered a warm congratulations to Gaelae on her well-deserved win.
The crowning is the conclusion of a build-up journey that has spanned nearly 12months, during which finalists attended training and workshops, built their personal brands, and organised fundraisers for worthy causes such as The CancerAssociation of South Africa (CANSA), the South Africa Animal Cancer Association(SAACA), and the Family Protection Association (FAMPRO).
"Being crowned as Mrs South Africa is a truly humbling experience, and the culmination of months of hard work. I'm beyond grateful for the honour and to see what the next few months have in store," said newly crowned Queen Gaelae.
"AsQueen, I hope to ignite a ripple effect of empowerment and positive change,reaching every corner of our beautiful nation. My vision is to inspire women to embrace their strength, celebrate their uniqueness, and stand tall in unity.Through dedicated advocacy and meaningful initiatives, I aim to make a lasting impact on the lives of those we touch. As Queen, I hope to be a catalyst for transformation and a voice for the voiceless. So watch this space, as we embark on a journey of empowerment, resilience, and collective growth together!"