By: Zethu Gweva
Eager to change the world, Miss Teenager South Africa finalist Olwam Ndlovu, a 15-year-old teenager that hails from King William’s Town is in need of funding to help underprivileged communities.
The grade nine learner at St Christophers Private School said she started entering beauty pageants in January 2020 and has earned her first title as a Miss Teen SA finalist.
“I started entering beauty pageants this year. Before I started entering beauty pageants I had a vision that I want to change the world, though some have tried and failed I am not saying I am going to change the world but I want to try my best in doing so,” said Ndlovu.
According to Ndlovu, on her quest to change the world and helping those in need, she saw the Miss Teen SA competition as an opportunity to achieve her vision.
She added that it has never crossed her mind that she would be part of the Eastern Cape Top 40 Miss Teen SA finalists.
“Although I am a bubbly person, I am also not a confident person. I do not believe in myself most times. Whereas in this journey that I have decided to embark on, one is required to be confident and to believe in what they are doing,” she said.
When it comes to financial assistance Ndlovu expressed that she does not have funding to execute her vision, which is giving out donations to people who are less fortunate.
She said she received sponsorship from Superspar Nick’s Food that helped her donate books and clothes to a children’s home called King Williams Town Youth Care Centre.
“It was my first time doing charity work and I enjoyed every second of it. I was very touched, giving is a great feeling. When I gave back to the community I felt like giving more but due to insufficient funds I could not,” said Ndlovu.
Her number one supporter Jennifer Ndlovu said she is very proud of her daughter as it was her first time entering a beauty pageant and she has made it this far.
“It is too much work for me because I have to drive her around to do her things. And she loves what she does and she wants to do it,” she said.
She added that when assessing her daughter’s self-confidence it has improved tremendously. After doing her first charity work, she is not afraid of anything.
“When she went to the children’s home I noticed how her confidence grew and how she wanted to do more work that involved giving to the less fortunate,” she said.
Speaking to the youth, Ndlovu said they should stay away from drugs and stop disappointing parents as all they want is the best for them and to do good in communities.
“Parents are crying because of drug abuse and disrespectful children, let us not be the generation that is seen as disappointing, let’s do good and better our lives,’’ she said.
On March 20th, the Miss Teen SA voting lines will be opened. To vote for Olwam Ndlovu follow her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at Olwam Ndlovu.
For donations and more information to support, contact Olwam’s mother, Mrs Jennifer Ndlovu on 067 043 6915.