Dr Claude Mashego is poised to be the standout performer at the Miss World finals in India

Miss World South Africa, Dr. Claude Mashego, is set to dazzle the global stage at the upcoming Miss World finals in India.

The vibrant and determined Miss World South Africa, Dr. Claude Mmakgaka Mashego, is gearing up for the prestigious Miss World pageant in India on 9 March 2024.

MISS WORLD SOUTH AFRICA: DR CLAUDE MASHEGO

Hailing from the heart of Bushbuckridge, Claude is not just a beauty queen; she is a symbol of relentless ambition, committed to making a positive impact on her community and beyond.

Dr Claude Mashego, a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery from the University of Pretoria, is not your typical pageant contestant.

Congratulations to Dr Claude Mashego from my hometown Bushbuckridge, you deserve it queen! Our Miss World South Africa #MissWorldSA pic.twitter.com/9R6QPdiCG7

— Camron Troy (@KingKilla013) October 28, 2023

DR CLAUDE MASHEGO’S VISION

In addition to her beauty and brains, she is the founder of the Young Leaders Network (YLN), a non-profit organization focused on nurturing young leaders and community builders in South Africa.

Through YLN, Dr Claude Mashego is on a mission to foster mentorship and guidance as transformative forces in young lives.

Dr Claude Mashego wins & becomes the first Miss World South Africa, she is set to represent South Africa at Miss World. pic.twitter.com/SdHVjU50Bg

— Hot Topics Mzansi (@HotTopicsMzansi) October 29, 2023

DR CLAUDE MASHEGO AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Dr Claude Mashego’s ultimate goal is to produce informed young leaders capable of critical thinking, reasoning, and positively contributing to their families, communities, and Africa as a whole.

Passionate about youth leadership, Claude aims to activate young minds to become change agents in their communities and the world.

POSITIVE ROLE MODEL

The driving force behind YLN is the absence of mentorship and a scarcity of positive role models.

Dr Claude Mashego believes in the African proverb, “Indlela ibuzwa kwabaphambili” – the path is asked from those who walked it before.

Huge congratulations to Dr Claude Mashego, our very own UP alumna and newly crowned Miss World South Africa! The 24-year-old doctor was crowned in the inaugural Miss World South Africa pageant held recently in Pretoria. She received her MBChB in 2022.

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— University of Pretoria (@UPTuks) November 7, 2023

MISS WORLD FINALS IN INDIA

In anticipation of the Miss World finals, Carol Bouwer, founder of Carol Bouwer Productions and license holder of the Miss World South Africa organization, commended Dr Claude Mashego for embodying the Beauty with a Purpose ethos.

“We wish her all the best for the pageant in India, and we know she will bring home the Miss World crown,” said Bouwer.

THE GLOBAL STAGE

As Dr Claude Mashego prepares to compete against contestants from over 100 countries and territories, she remains focused on her commitment to lighting the way toward a future where the dreams of South Africa’s youth are not just aspirations but concrete realities.

South Africa eagerly awaits the moment when Claude takes the global stage and shines as a beacon of hope and inspiration for young leaders worldwide.