Lethabo's journey to crown getting closer

OUDTSHOORN NEWS - Lethabo Sekgobela (13) is getting closer to her dream of wearing the crown in the upcoming Miss Pre Teen Universe South Africa 2026.

A grade 7 Learner at Van Reede Primary School in Oudtshoorn has already been crowned Junior Miss Teen Western Province Ambassador. She is the only Western Cape finalist selected for the upcoming pageant scheduled for March 2026 in Polokwane.

For this young girl, it is more than just wearing a crown or being a winner; it's about being an ambassador, a leader, a life-changer, a role model, and inspiring others.

The Miss Teen Universe platform is part of a broader initiative to empower young girls, designed to nurture them through pageantry, the arts, and culture.

Contestants benefit from grooming opportunities, social and personal development, and life skills training through charity galas, workshops, community outreach, youth development programmes, and team-building activities.

The Miss Teen Universe South Africa are international public figures, given the opportunity to represent the country at the Big 5 teen pageants across the world, including Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International, Miss Charm and Miss Global.

Her interests extend beyond pageantry, as she is an avid sports enthusiast, playing soccer for Alpha FC Infantry School as well as netball. Lethabo also has her sights set on a career in medicine, aspiring to become a pediatrician.

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