by Danny Mdluli -

HOUSE OF BNG PARTNERS WITH MISS SOUTH AFRICA

    Johannesburg, South Africa – House of BNG, one of South Africa’s leading MCC brands, is thrilled to announce its continued partnership with the prestigious Miss South Africa pageant.

The collaboration coincides with the launch of the exciting reality series “Crown Chasers,” where Bonang Matheba, the owner of The House of BNG, will serve as a resident judge. The five episode show is set to premiere on SABC 3 this Sunday, the 9th of July at 4 pm.

Since its inception in 2019, The House of BNG has established itself as the go-to luxury beverage brand, synonymous with elegance, sophistication, and glamour. The brand’s sparkling wines have become a staple at premium lifestyle and entertainment events nationwide.

Expressing her enthusiasm, Bonang Matheba, the founder and owner of House of BNG, stated, ‘The Miss South Africa pageant is one of my favorite events on the South African calendar. Any platform that supports and uplifts women in this country will always have my backing. Partnering with Miss SA for the fifth time this year is a natural choice for House of BNG, as we share a common vision of empowering women. We are incredibly excited to be a part of the pageant and ready to support all the contestants. Here’s to another thrilling year, toasting our winners with House of BNG.’


The reality series “Crown Chasers” will showcase the journey of aspiring beauty queens as they undergo rigorous training, mentorship, and preparation for the esteemed Miss South Africa pageant. Bonang Matheba, along with the other judges, will provide valuable guidance and leverage their vast experience to nurture and empower the contestants.

     ‘We are delighted to partner with Bonang Matheba and House of BNG on this groundbreaking venture,’ said  Miss South Africa’s Stephanie Weil and adds, ‘Their commitment to excellence perfectly aligns with our mission of empowering women and celebrating diversity. With their involvement, we are confident that the reality show will set a new standard for beauty pageants in South Africa and be a resounding success.’

The grand finale of the Miss South Africa pageant will take place on Sunday, the 13th August at Sun International’s SunBetArena at Time Square in Pretoria. The captivating live show will be broadcast on SABC3, promising an evening filled with entertainment and excitement.

House of BNG and Bonang Matheba’s partnership with Miss South Africa reaffirms their dedication to uplifting and empowering women, while leaving an indelible mark on the South African entertainment industry.

by Danny Mdluli -

MISS SA, FOREVER NEW AND THE IMBUMBA FOUNDATION KICK-START THEIR PARTNERSHIP, TO EMPOWER GIRL CHILDREN, IN LIMPOPO

The Miss South Africa, the Reigning Miss South Africa of 2022 Ndavi Nokeri, Forever New and the Imbumba Foundation kick-start their partnership to empower girl children across South Africa. Today, there was an activation to empower over 300 girl children at Mashooro Secondary School, situated at Ga- Mokgwathi village, Tzaneen, Limpopo.


This year, Miss SA Ndavi Nokeri launched her advocacy campaign ‘Ed-Unite’ which encompasses bridging the inequality gap within economically marginalized communities with a special focus on the youth and schools. The programme intends to raise funds for infrastructure/facilities in schools, medical and menstrual hygiene support, sports, and training, as well as mental wellness.

The Imbumba Foundation, which has been working directly with the youth in impoverished communities and schools over the past 12 years, has an extensive footprint and experience namely through the Foundation’s Menstrual Hygiene programme – Caring4Girls.


In 2011, Mr Richard Mabaso overheard a fearful conversation about menstruation between his mom and niece, which enlightened him on the misconceptions and stigmas associated with menstrual cycles. Furthermore, research has shown that a girl can miss up to 50 days of school in a year due to a lack of adequate menstrual hygiene support. Thus, the Caring4Girls programme was established with the aim to support the indigent girl with sanitary towels, puberty education and menstrual hygiene to keep them in school.

To date the programme has empowered over 1,8 million girl children across South Africa and neighbouring countries.
Given Miss SA’s focus on youth development and menstrual hygiene support, the collaboration between Miss SA and Caring4Girls is a perfect match. Further, Forever New are supporting Miss SA’s mandate through a sizeable contribution focused on menstrual hygiene and health. Ndavi will be extending her efforts to other Provinces in South Africa as students return to school next year.


We are delighted that Miss SA reached out to the Imbumba Foundation to collaborate on empowering girl children through menstrual hygiene support and essentially keeping them in school. We look forward to growing our partnership with Miss SA and empowering adolescent girls across South Africa together” Richard Mabaso – Imbumba Foundation: Founder and CEO.

Nomkera Kelani, a Grade 8 learner at Mashooro Secondary School, said “having Miss South Africa here today inspired me because she was incredible with her Dutywa and she is so beautiful.”, Nomkera’s colleague, Mokasulwe added that “today was great with Miss South Africa, thank you for the pads.” Mam Mathlangu, a geography teacher from Mashooro Secondary School, said that “some of the socioeconomic issues that we are facing at our school are teenage pregnancy, girls not having sanitary pads as well as child-headed households. Such programmes from Miss South Africa, Forever New and the Imbumba Foundation really help us to assist our kids.”

Speaking to Sina Moyane from the Imbba Foundation.m – we wanted to find out a bit more

As a woman how does it affect you emotionally seeing that there are other women out there who have to miss opportunities and school all in the name of not being able to afford pads?

“It is one of the reasons why I left corporate and joined the Imbumba Foundation. It saddens me to think that I’ve never had to worry about my menstrual cycle because I have adequate support but there are many young ladies who don’t have that same experience and support.” – Sina Moyane: Imbumba Foundation