Basetsana Kumalo Looks Back at Miss World Experience 30 Years Ago: “I’m Thankful”
- Media personality Basetsana Kumalo participated in the Miss World pageant 30 years ago in 1994
- The beauty queen penned a heartfelt note reminiscing about the journey and what it meant for her
- Basetsana said the pageant opened doors for her and she remains grateful as she looks forward to her 50th birthday
Source: Instagram
Basetsana Kumalo is ageing like fine wine. The media personality participated in the Miss World pageant 30 years ago in 1994 and became the first runner-up.
Basetsana reflects on the experience on the world stage
The beauty queen penned a heartfelt note where she reminisced about her journey and what it meant for her. The pageant took place in a time that was revolutionary in the democracy of South Africa.
Basetsana noted this in her lengthy letter.
"Thirty years ago I had the honour to represent our country on the Miss World stage, I didn’t walk alone on that stage, I was carried by every South African and as a country we came 2nd in the pageant. It was a critical time in our history, 1994, the dawn of a new democracy, the rainbow nation and our first black President, Tata Nelson Mandela became our leader."
Basetsana says the pageant opened doors for her
Basetsana looks forward to her 50th birthday and expressed gratitude to the pageant, which opened doors for her.
"I look back upon that time and remain in awe and gratitude for what that platform did for me. It catapulted me to find my voice.
"As I look towards to my 50th birthday, I am thankful for the road before and I look forward to the road ahead and what it has in store for me. So grateful for the love that has been extended to me over the years. I don’t take it for granted and count it all joy."
Mzansi reacts to Basetsana's video
Commenting under her video, netizens noted how Basetsana still looks gorgeous.
reasonhd_:
"You were the whole countries first crush my lady. Liiiiiiiike.... All of us!!!!!!!"
carolyn_botha:
"You were super gorgeous. Just such a pity the wrong lady has been selected to participate this year for SA."
casspernyovest:
"Wow, what a legend!!! Time flies !!! You’re still as gracious as!!! Still as beautiful if not more!!!"
mmapaballomolakeng:
"Mama Bontle you were so beautiful and young. I was watching the pageant with my family. It was a joyous night when you were crowned the 1st princess. So proud of you sisi."
davidtlale:
"Bazala bazitho @basetsanakumalo look at God how far we come. May God’s light keep shining on you and your family."
Basetsana Kumalo and Romeo celebrate 23 years of marriage
In a previous report from Briefly News, Basetsana and Romeo Kumalo are celebrating a remarkable 23 years of marriage.
To mark the occasion, Basetsana penned her hubby a long and heartfelt message on social media. The media personality expressed how much she loves Romeo and thanked him for doing life with her.
Source: Briefly News
