Claude Mashego Miss Wolrd pageant - Carol Bouwer
Miss World South Africa, Dr. Claude Mashego, radiates elegance and determination, standing tall as a symbol of beauty with a purpose. Image: Instagram via @MissWorldSouthAfrica

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Dr Claude Mashego is set to shine at the Miss World finals in India

Miss World South Africa, Dr. Claude Mashego, is set to dazzle the global stage at the upcoming Miss World finals in India.

Claude Mashego Miss Wolrd pageant - Carol Bouwer
Miss World South Africa, Dr. Claude Mashego, radiates elegance and determination, standing tall as a symbol of beauty with a purpose. Image: Instagram via @MissWorldSouthAfrica

The vibrant and determined Miss World South Africa, Dr. Claude Mmakgaka Mashego, is gearing up for the prestigious Miss World pageant in India on 9 March 2024.

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MISS WORLD SOUTH AFRICA: DR CLAUDE MASHEGO

Hailing from the heart of Bushbuckridge, Claude is not just a beauty queen; she is a symbol of relentless ambition, committed to making a positive impact on her community and beyond.

Dr Claude Mashego, a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery from the University of Pretoria, is not your typical pageant contestant.

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DR CLAUDE MASHEGO’S VISION

In addition to her beauty and brains, she is the founder of the Young Leaders Network (YLN), a non-profit organization focused on nurturing young leaders and community builders in South Africa.

Through YLN, Dr Claude Mashego is on a mission to foster mentorship and guidance as transformative forces in young lives.

DR CLAUDE MASHEGO AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Dr Claude Mashego’s ultimate goal is to produce informed young leaders capable of critical thinking, reasoning, and positively contributing to their families, communities, and Africa as a whole.

Passionate about youth leadership, Claude aims to activate young minds to become change agents in their communities and the world.

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POSITIVE ROLE MODEL

The driving force behind YLN is the absence of mentorship and a scarcity of positive role models.

Dr Claude Mashego believes in the African proverb, “Indlela ibuzwa kwabaphambili” – the path is asked from those who walked it before.

MISS WORLD FINALS IN INDIA

In anticipation of the Miss World finals, Carol Bouwer, founder of Carol Bouwer Productions and license holder of the Miss World South Africa organization, commended Dr Claude Mashego for embodying the Beauty with a Purpose ethos.

“We wish her all the best for the pageant in India, and we know she will bring home the Miss World crown,” said Bouwer.

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THE GLOBAL STAGE

As Dr Claude Mashego prepares to compete against contestants from over 100 countries and territories, she remains focused on her commitment to lighting the way toward a future where the dreams of South Africa’s youth are not just aspirations but concrete realities.

South Africa eagerly awaits the moment when Claude takes the global stage and shines as a beacon of hope and inspiration for young leaders worldwide.

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