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The Swazi Observer
THE Swaziland National Association of the Deaf (SNAD) has alleged that this year’s Miss Deaf finalists are underage, therefore, not eligible to take part in the contest.
The finalists’ ages range from 15 years to 23 years.
The finals are scheduled for this weekend at the Royal Swazi Convention Centre and SNAD Executive Director Makhosini Makhubu said people must not take things for granted by trying what he termed dirty tricks’ to destroy the beautiful work of special education.
Makhubu stated that special education taught hard work and determination.
He, however, said these ‘faceless’ people were looking at an opportunity to enrich themselves at their expense.
These ‘faceless people’ Makhubu was referring to is the Swaziland Beauty Pageant Association (SBPA), an affiliate of the Swaziland National Council of Arts and Culture (SNCAC) and the organiser of this year’s contest Nokuthula Mbatha.
The SNAD previously stated that any event about them could not be hosted without their involvement and threatened that the finals would not be held.
“These innocent children must not be used as a weapon to insult special education teachers. They still remain pupils and they have to respect their teachers. I was groomed by these teachers and I am proud to be what I am today. The same applies to all disabled people, who grew up under the guidance of these special education teachers. It will now become difficult to allow these school going children to take part in projects like Miss Deaf Swaziland until they are mature enough to complete their education first so that the image of teachers are fully protected,” he said.
CAMERAS flashed from left, right and centre as Miss Deaf 2011 finalists showed off their style during a Fashion Parade at the Greans Restaurant in Manzini on Saturday.
The eight finalists paraded stylish clothes and danced while their friends and relatives cheered them on.
The colourful event was attended by some members of the Swaziland National Association of the Deaf (SNAD) and Greans directors.
Nokuthula Mbatha, who was awarded the tender to host this year’s Miss Deaf, said this was a way of presenting the beautiful girls to the public. The finalists have been prejudged by a panel of judges, which included Antoinette DuPont, Voe Mook, Nelly de Souza and Chris Odendaal. She further said they were now ready for Saturday, where a queen would eventually be crowned.
Making her remarks, Mbatha urged the public to come through on the night to support the girls.
“What you have seen here today is nothing compared to the great things we have lined up for you. So do make sure that you come on Saturday. The stage has already been set,” she said.
Also part of those who paraded included models under Phiwa Tshangela’s modelling agency and the outgoing Miss Deaf Simphiwe Magagula.
SNAD must stop interfering - SBPA
THE Swaziland Beauty Pageant Association told SNAD to stop interfering in the preparations for the Miss Deaf finals, which will be held on Saturday.
Tony Dlamini who is SBPA PRO, said SNAD should remember that they were not affiliates.
“SNAD have the beauty pageant industry’s framework, so they must respect it. It clearly states that those who wish to join must be under 25 years. This applies for Miss Teen, Miss Swaziland and Miss Cultural Heritage,” he said. On another note, the SNAD Executive Director Makhosini Makhubu said the Miss Deaf pageant was their brainchild. He said that was why the SNCAC CEO Stanley Dlamini asked them to write a letter to this year’s organiser, Nokuthula Mbatha, to coordinate the event.
…Two more girls join in
AFTER four girls pulled out from the Miss Deaf contest last week, two more have since joined.
According to Nokuthula Mbatha, the two are Seyi Dlamini and Nokulunga Seyama, who joined on Saturday.
The number had been trimmed down to six after the four girls pulled out, but with the new additions there are now eight girls who will compete for the title.
In previous years, the contestants were selected from the School for Deaf in Siteki.
However, this year, the finalists have been selected from the four regions.
The finalists are:
Sizakele Maziya
Vuyisile Masangane
Thandeka Mnisi
Nosipho Zwane
Nokulunga Seyama
Nosipho Vilane
Seyi Dlamini
Nokulunga Seyama
THE Swaziland National Association of the Deaf (SNAD) has alleged that this year’s Miss Deaf finalists are underage, therefore, not eligible to take part in the contest.
The finalists’ ages range from 15 years to 23 years.
The finals are scheduled for this weekend at the Royal Swazi Convention Centre and SNAD Executive Director Makhosini Makhubu said people must not take things for granted by trying what he termed dirty tricks’ to destroy the beautiful work of special education.
Makhubu stated that special education taught hard work and determination.
He, however, said these ‘faceless’ people were looking at an opportunity to enrich themselves at their expense.
These ‘faceless people’ Makhubu was referring to is the Swaziland Beauty Pageant Association (SBPA), an affiliate of the Swaziland National Council of Arts and Culture (SNCAC) and the organiser of this year’s contest Nokuthula Mbatha.
The SNAD previously stated that any event about them could not be hosted without their involvement and threatened that the finals would not be held.
“These innocent children must not be used as a weapon to insult special education teachers. They still remain pupils and they have to respect their teachers. I was groomed by these teachers and I am proud to be what I am today. The same applies to all disabled people, who grew up under the guidance of these special education teachers. It will now become difficult to allow these school going children to take part in projects like Miss Deaf Swaziland until they are mature enough to complete their education first so that the image of teachers are fully protected,” he said.
CAMERAS flashed from left, right and centre as Miss Deaf 2011 finalists showed off their style during a Fashion Parade at the Greans Restaurant in Manzini on Saturday.
The eight finalists paraded stylish clothes and danced while their friends and relatives cheered them on.
The colourful event was attended by some members of the Swaziland National Association of the Deaf (SNAD) and Greans directors.
Nokuthula Mbatha, who was awarded the tender to host this year’s Miss Deaf, said this was a way of presenting the beautiful girls to the public. The finalists have been prejudged by a panel of judges, which included Antoinette DuPont, Voe Mook, Nelly de Souza and Chris Odendaal. She further said they were now ready for Saturday, where a queen would eventually be crowned.
Making her remarks, Mbatha urged the public to come through on the night to support the girls.
“What you have seen here today is nothing compared to the great things we have lined up for you. So do make sure that you come on Saturday. The stage has already been set,” she said.
Also part of those who paraded included models under Phiwa Tshangela’s modelling agency and the outgoing Miss Deaf Simphiwe Magagula.
SNAD must stop interfering - SBPA
THE Swaziland Beauty Pageant Association told SNAD to stop interfering in the preparations for the Miss Deaf finals, which will be held on Saturday.
Tony Dlamini who is SBPA PRO, said SNAD should remember that they were not affiliates.
“SNAD have the beauty pageant industry’s framework, so they must respect it. It clearly states that those who wish to join must be under 25 years. This applies for Miss Teen, Miss Swaziland and Miss Cultural Heritage,” he said. On another note, the SNAD Executive Director Makhosini Makhubu said the Miss Deaf pageant was their brainchild. He said that was why the SNCAC CEO Stanley Dlamini asked them to write a letter to this year’s organiser, Nokuthula Mbatha, to coordinate the event.
…Two more girls join in
AFTER four girls pulled out from the Miss Deaf contest last week, two more have since joined.
According to Nokuthula Mbatha, the two are Seyi Dlamini and Nokulunga Seyama, who joined on Saturday.
The number had been trimmed down to six after the four girls pulled out, but with the new additions there are now eight girls who will compete for the title.
In previous years, the contestants were selected from the School for Deaf in Siteki.
However, this year, the finalists have been selected from the four regions.
The finalists are:
Sizakele Maziya
Vuyisile Masangane
Thandeka Mnisi
Nosipho Zwane
Nokulunga Seyama
Nosipho Vilane
Seyi Dlamini
Nokulunga Seyama