Local fashion designer and pageant model Pfariso Tshivhenga from Ha-Matidza in Nzhelele, famously known as Pedrossa, has made it to the top-12 finalists for the Universal Queen South Africa pageant. She is the only contestant from the Limpopo Province.
The crowning is set to take place at Mogale City in Gauteng on 12 August this year, with five titles on the line, namely Universal Queen South Africa, 1st Runner Up, 2nd Runner Up, Philanthropist, and Public Choice.
In order for Pedrossa to win, however, she has to do a lot of charity work and raise some funds for Entrepreneurship Day on 16 June. "So far, I am doing well. My only challenge now is to raise R2 000 for Entrepreneurship Day," she said.
Pedrossa started modelling in 2015, and has since won several titles, including the Miss Judaroeis Limpopo 2015, Miss Vhavenda 2017, Miss Venda Beauty and Culture 2017 (2nd Runner Up), Empress SA Royal Princess 2017, and Miss Thulamela 2017 (1st princes).
She says she has learned a lot ever since she joined the world of modelling. "Pageants are empowerment platforms and a great tool to engage in activities and projects to help people. Being a model is good, especially if you live up to your duties and responsibilities as a role model. Through my experience in the industry, I've learnt to be patient with people and not to be too hard on myself," she said.
Anyone who would like to sponsor her or buy tickets to the event can contact Pedrossa directly on 079 869 1447.