Nosipho crowned miss deaf swaziland 2011

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The Swazi Observer

NOSIPHO Zwane walked away with the Miss Deaf Swaziland title on Saturday at the Royal Swazi Convention Centre, outclassing six other hopefuls. This is the same girl who pulled out of the contest and rejoined within 48 hours.

Her runners-up were Seyendzile Dlamini and Thandeka Mnisi, respectively.
During the finals, the seven hopefuls paraded in their casual, swim and evening garments which sent the audience into wild jubilation because they all looked stunning in their evening wear. The other contestants included Vuyisile Masangane, Sizakele Maziya, Nosipho Vilane and Nokulunga Seyama.

All the contestants oozed confidence and none of them looked nervous. This was apparent during the question and answer session. After being announced the winner, the queen could not hold back tears. She openly cried while walking slowly for her crown. Interviewed later on the night, the queen said she was very excited. She said now that she had won she would try to improve lives of the deaf community.

She noted that one of the key areas that she was going to be busy with would be to lobby government to improve the education of deaf people in the country.

“It would be good someday for the country to have a university for deaf people. The education that deaf people are getting is very little and we end up being left behind in a number of things. “Otherwise, I am very happy and I would like to also thank my family for the support they gave me and to the organisers as well,” she said. She promised to follow in her predecessor’s footsteps by being a good ambassador for the deaf. The event, which was an overall success, had been organised by Nokuthula Mbatha. Mbatha thanked all those who assisted her during preparations for the event.

Despite their impairment, the contestants were vibrant, bringing the entire event to life each time they took to the stage.

To ensure the girls understood what was going on, there was an interpreter on standby. Zwane was an obvious crowd favourite and the panel of judges, which included Antoinette DuPont, Voe Mook, Nelly de Souza and Chris Odendaal, made a right choice.

Zwane took over the reins from Simphiwe Magagula, who was crowned in 2009. Also present during the event were Senator Tom Mndzebele, who was the guest speaker, the Minister of Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs Hlobsile Ndlovu-Fidelis, Arts and Culture CEO Stanley Dlamini, former Mr Swaziland Okwakhe Dlamini, Miss Cultural Heritage Bonsile Dlamini as well as her finalists and friends and families of the contestants.

The event also featured performances from dance groups from the school of the Deaf in Siteki, Kip Kip dance group, Pelepele Qibho and many more.
The former Miss Deaf thanked the nation for the support they have shown towards the deaf community.

…Some of the questions posed to the contestants

-What would you want the world to do for people with disabilities?
-What is your take on disabled people taking part in sports activities?
-If you win how will you create an awareness regarding deaf people?
-Do you think the assistance for deaf people is enough?
-What is the Umhlanga ceremony about?
-What are the challenges that deaf people face?
-What advice would you give to parents with deaf children?

 

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Crowd favourite Nosipho Zwane crowned Miss Deaf

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Twenty-three-year old Nosipho Zwane was on Saturday crowned Miss Deaf Swaziland 2011.

This is the same contestant who requested to withdraw from the contest last week arguing that she had secured a job that would need her full commitment because she would not be able to execute her duties if she were to win.

The event took place at the Royal Swazi Convention Centre and the young woman stole the hearts of the audience the first moment she stepped on stage. By the time the finalists undertook the evening wear segment, it was obvious that the crowd had already crowned her as they screamed and waved every time she was on stage.

Even the Minister of Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs Hlobisile Ndlovu was among those who waved. Zwane beat six finalists to win the title of the pageant which was being held for the second time in the country.

Seyenzile Dlamini and Thandeka Mnisi were crowned First and Second Princesses respectively and the latter was another crowd favourite.

The beauty’s mother Sindi Zwane, who was obviously elated, said at first she was not sure if her daughter would win.

"It was when I saw her parading on stage with so much confidence that I suddenly felt that she was going to scoop the crown. I am very happy," she said. The judges of the night were Nelly de Souza, Antoinette du Pont , Voe Mook and Chris Odendaal. Interestingly, there was no one present from the Swaziland Deaf Association.

The event was spiced up with performances by Pelepele, the School of the Deaf dancers, Kip Kip, Tibonile and Margaret Bennett.

Keeping the audience entertained with popular tunes was DJ Deal Deal.

Personalities who were spotted at the contest included Ezulwini Town Board CEO Vusi Matsebula, Icon Models Director Phiwa Tshangela, Mr Swaziland 2011 organiser Okwakhe Dlamini, Miss Cultural Heritage Bonsile Dlamini and Miss Teen Swaziland Fatima Loureiro.

…she wants a university for the deaf

EZULWINI-Newly crowned Miss Deaf Swaziland Nosipho Zwane’s biggest wish is for government to build a university for the deaf.

Zwane said this during an interview after being crowned on Saturday night.

"I want to make sure that deaf people also get the best education so I hope government will one day build a university for them.

Senator Mndzebele wants Miss Blind

EZUWLINI-Senator Tom Mndzebele, who was a guest speaker at the Miss Deaf contest has a wish to see the first ever Miss Blind Swaziland.

Mndzebele said this when making his speech where he highlighted the fact that the blind are also human and can do anything if given a chance.

"This will show that as the Government of Swaziland we support children with disabilities because they are a gift from God. So a pageant for the blind will make them see that we also love them," he said.

The senator thanked last year’s Miss Deaf Simphiwe Magagula for behaving herself throughout her reign.

"There is nothing bad that I heard about her which means that she was a good girl so I hope the new one will follow in her footsteps," he said.


Some funny moments of the night

-Senator Tom Mndzebele had everyone laughing and clapping hands when he thanked the performers on the night by saying, "I’d like to thank everyone who performed on stage. I loved the dance moves. In fact I almost saw them".

- SBIS personality Bobo Dlamini who was the noisiest person at the event. When poet Qibho performed, Dlamini stood up and shouted at the top of his voice and said "Show them my ‘nigga’, I love you!" He also said some unpalatable words which cannot be printed for ethical reasons.