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Youths aspiring to be part of the glitz and glamour of the pageantry world saw their hard work pay off at the crowning of Team South Africa for the MWI and MMI international competition in Stellenbosch on Saturday 23 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The black-tie event was held at Rietenbosch Primary School in Cloetesville, with participants, guests, reigning and visiting royalty, and supporters from across the country as well as other parts of the globe attending the much anticipated event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was hosted by Magnificent Women Icons International (MWI) and Magnificent Men Icons International (MMI), along with Stellenbosch NPO Support of Community Hearts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A total of 13 fresh-faced royals were crowned at the event. They were Mpilonhle Madela; Angelina Mndebele; Ofentse Monareng; Abbi van Vuuren; Christihano Appollis; Kyle Adams; Hayman Enzo Jacobs; Brinay Katts; Aimee-Leigh de Koker; Akeelah Adams; Julian Katts; Michaska van Wyk; and Lebo Mohapi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some of the VIP guests who attended the crowing in Cloetesville. Photo: Tasmin Cupido<\/div>\n
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These special guests were dressed to the nines as the aspiring pageant kings and queens were crowned in all their glory. Photo: Tasmin Cupido<\/div>\n
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According to Sonja Adonis, Ms MWI International Elite 2023-\u201924, and a resident of Cloetesville, the winners were elected and crowned after shining in both their academic work at school and work done in their respective communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe winners now have the opportunity, not to only represent themselves, but also their communities and the Rainbow Nation during the international competition set to be held in India next year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andries du Preez, a former title holder of Mr MMI International and 2022-\u201923 and Mr MMI Gentleman of Distinction 2023-\u201924, was the event\u2019s co-presenter. Involved in the pageant world for three decades, he believes the MWI and MMI international competition was special as it seeks more than just a pretty face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere are many competitions out there, but what sets MWI and MMI international apart is that they look much deeper than superficial beauty, the best body and personality; they are looking for a beautiful and caring heart and soul.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adonis thanked all sponsors for making the event possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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