WATCH: A riveting send-off for Miss World South Africa, Dr. Claude Mashego
Dr. Claude Mashego, takes center stage in a dazzling send-off ahead of the Miss World pageant in Mumbai, India.
In a room filled with tears, joy, and overwhelming pride, Miss World South Africa, Dr. Claude Mashego, bid farewell at a dazzling send-off breakfast ahead of her journey to Mumbai, India, for the prestigious Miss World pageant.
THE MISS WORLD PAGEANT
The ‘Big Four’ beauty pageants have always been a dream for every aspiring beauty queen, and for Dr. Mashego, this dream has now become a glorious reality according to Citizen.
Reflecting on her journey, she shared, “As we are departing in a few days, I think I’m a little nervous, but I’m more excited because I’ve had this dream of seeing myself on the Miss World stage for a long time.”
Brand South Africa says farewell to Dr. Claude Mashego as she heads to Mumbai, India to compete in the Miss World competition. Carrying the South African flag, she’s set to make her mark on the global stage.
Best of luck, Dr. Mashego! #missworldsouthafrica #missworld… pic.twitter.com/uIeI8I8j9r
— @Brand_SA (@Brand_SA) February 13, 2024
OUR MISS WORLD SOUTH AFRICA
The nostalgia was palpable as she reminisced about watching Miss World with her grandmother on SABC 3.
She always envisioned herself on that very stage.
The anticipation around any beauty pageant centers on the evening gowns, and Dr. Mashego didn’t disappoint.
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
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
MISS WORLD SOUTH AFRICA DESIGNS
Renowned designer Otiz Seflo crafted two breathtaking dresses, one with a sheik African feel and the other paying homage to the rain queens of Limpopo.
A new addition, The Claude Jumpsuit, designed by ITU Golf Wear Founder, Innocentia Motau, was also unveiled for her active wear during the trip.
Handling the immense pressure that comes with representing her country on a global stage, the 24-year-old beauty queen remains undaunted.
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
BEAUTY WITH A CAUSE
“I see it as the wave is there, we just ride it. It’s not heavy [the pressure]. It’s just that people are excited about the things South Africans have been able to do,” she said.
Beyond the glitz and glamour of the Miss World pageant, Dr. Mashego is the founder of the Young Leaders Network. This is a non-profit organization focused on leadership and entrepreneurship.
ICYMI: Dr Claude Mashego from Mpumalanga will represent South Africa at the Miss World pageant in India next March.
Mashego, 24, was crowned at the first-ever #MissWorld South Africa pageant on Saturday at the State Theatre in Pretoria. pic.twitter.com/ArJkd9n2p4
— Significant Mother | Kay Selisho (@Kay_Tatyana) October 30, 2023
GOOD LUCK!
Her message to young South African women is powerful: “We need to start showing up like we know we deserve to be in those spaces.”
As Dr. Claude Mashego embarks on her Miss World journey, South Africa eagerly awaits the results, with the final set to take place on March 9th at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
It’s not just a pageant; it’s a celebration of dreams, determination, and the resilience of a young woman ready to make her mark on the world stage.
