The Mrs South Africa beauty pageant’s annual women’s breakfast and empowerment workshop that was held on 26 March at Emperors Palace, hosted more than 820 women from all walks of life.
“Mrs South Africa’s commitment to empowering women goes beyond the pageant itself.
“We pride ourselves on offering our semifinalists the chance to receive mentorship, expert guidance, and advice from experienced industry leaders through our MBA of life, giving participants the tools they need to thrive, no matter which path they find themselves on,” said Joani Johnson, chief executive officer (CEO) of Mrs South Africa.
Welkom’s own Lizzy Molelekoa is a semifinalist in this auspicious competition.
“Overall, skills workshops are a vital component of the Mrs South Africa programme, offering valuable learning experiences and acting as a platform for growth, skills development, and inspiration.
“With this training behind them, we often hear inspiring stories of former participants who have gone on to earn new job opportunities, start their own businesses, and make a real impact in their communities,” Johnson said to underscore the competition’s value.
The intensive one-day workshop featured a line-up of exceptional guest speakers and industry experts who shared their insights into the challenges that need to be overcome and rewards that are ultimately yielded when venturing into online content creation, the necessary skills asked of social media management, media and public relations, sponsorship acquisition and management, and the often overlooked importance and value of emotional intelligence.
The expert speakers explored a range of topics, offering sage advice and tricks of the trade to the attendees.
The Annual Women’s Breakfast on Sunday offered an opportunity for women to come together, share their experiences, motivate each other, and learn from Mrs South Africa’s national board of directors and Alumni.
Attending the event was the reigning Mrs South Africa, Queen Palesa Matjekane, chairman of the board, Matapa Maila, and prominent keynote speaker Alison Botha.
Botha motivated a room filled with women and prepared the semifinalists for what the competition entails in the months to come.
