Visually impaired girls between the ages of 16 and 30 are invited to enter the Miss Congeniality 2022 pageant, which will be held at the Vevisa Lodge near Sibasa on 10 December.
Miss Congeniality is the brainchild of Ms Bele Ramunenyiwa of Thohoyandou, who was an educator for 22 years before she became visually impaired herself in 2013. She started the Miss Congeniality pageant in 2018, after her children encouraged her to do something for other disabled people, to show them that they too can use their disabilities for a good cause.
She wants disabled young girls - whether they are wheelchair bound or physically disabled, suffer from cerebral palsy or are visually impaired - to enter the competition to become more confident and appreciate their beauty, regardless of their disabilities.
Ramunenyiwa says she still loves education and says she hates to see young people with disabilities miss out on becoming successful future leaders because of a lack of good education.
Those interested in entering the pageant can call Denga Netshiheni at 063 486 2819 for entry forms. Completed entry forms can then be sent back to the same number (WhatsApp). The closing date for entries is 25 November 2022.
For more information about the pageant, Ramunenyiwa can be contacted on 079 031 1253.