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For charity work, he also bought bread for the under-privileged children in the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mkalali said that to be a model is not about the glamorous lifestyle and a 30-minute catwalk that they do on stage, it is about being able to be the voice of the voiceless, and to bring change to their communities and the country as whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_4fe90132\">\n<div class=\"text\">I live by the motto which says, \u2018do not try to steal someone\u2019s crown, but create your own\u2019. People let us support each other and spread Ubuntu.<\/div>\n<div class=\"citation\">Mkalali<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs someone who advocates for humanity, I visit young people to motivate them, and sometimes cook for those in need. Let us be the change we want to see in our environments,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mkalali added that if he can win this pageant he will be a good example to his peers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He says he wants to send a message to those living in rural areas that they can use these opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am from Esibeni locality in Ngqamakhwe, but I told myself that even though I am coming from the rural areas I will play my part because these competitions open opportunities for us. Even if you are writing your Curriculum Vitae you also include your achievements.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He is appealing to his supporters to vote for him. A vote is R5. 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