By Puisano News Reporter
A model from Tumahole in Parys is proud to lead initiatives that aimed at empowering and supporting young girls, in her hometown and other areas in the province. Dear to her heart is her slogan, ‘’Face your Power, Embrace the Future.’
With various titles already on her shoulders, Thandeka Zibuta, also known as Dihapiness is also a founder of Thembalihle Legacy, a charity and beauty organization established in 2024. Dihapiness is also a director of Miss Teen Elegant Free State.
Currently, Dihapiness and her team are gearing up for their second annual 2025 competition of Miss Teen Elegant Free State.
“Last year’s Queen Reitumetsi Nkheloane of Tumahole, who also participated in the national event, inspired many with her determination to her modelling profile picture and make a difference in her community, and what set her apart was her commitment, hard work and use of her platform to inspire others,”
“We celebrate models who strive for excellence, not just accolades. Reitumetse made me proud teacher, our Miss Teen Elegant South Africa 2025 Free State Ambassador,she’s not only a title holder but part of team management as a brand marketer, she’ll promote the pageant and engage with our audience,” remarked Dihapiness
She further mentioned that Miss Teen Elegant has opened entries for the 2025 competition and is seeking models in three categories – juniors (10-12), pre-teens (13-15), and teens (15-19). The registration fee is R150 and the competition will take place in Tumahole Parys.
“Our goal is to inspire young girls and provide a platform for them to shine. Our 2025 title holder will automatically become the finalists for the Miss Teen Elegant South Africa 2026 competition, taking place in September in Mpumalanga Province, where they’ll compete on the national stage for one crown,” said Dihapiness.
“We believe in nurturing their confidence and spirit, teaching them how to live a healthy lifestyle, and helping them shine in the pageant industry and make a lasting impact,” Dihapiness added.
For more information, contact 083 494 0726 Director, Facebook page: Miss Teen Elegant Free State
