'Congrats': BCom Graduate Ntando Lurwengu Crowned New Mr South Africa
- Durbanite Ntando Lurwengu has been crowned the new Mr South Africa pageant winner
- The Bachelor of Commerce graduate takes over the title from Kempton Park-based dad of two Hannes Van Der Walt
- Heading to Instagram, Lurwengu said he hopes to make a difference in the lives of school children in South Africa
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There's a new Mr South Africa in town, and he comes in the form of Durban-based entrepreneur Ntando Lurwengu, who was handed the title at a glitzy affair in Heaton Lane, Lethabong, on Saturday.
The 23-year-old entrepreneur took over the prestigious crown from the 40-year-old father of two Hannes Van Der Walt, who hails from Kempton Park.
Source: Instagram
Ntando, who graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, was the youngest contestant in the pageant in 2021.
The judging panel comprised legendary South African songstress Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Mrs SA 2016 second runner-up Marlene Reddy-Ribeiro and former Mr Mpumalanga Billy Brown.
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In an Instagram post celebrating his triumph, Lurwengu signaled his intentions with the crown in tow.
"My goal and cause during my reign and beyond will be to create a means of access to resources for [school] children to have access to similar educational opportunities which I had that have resulted in economic access," he wrote in part.
Mzansi social media users congratulated the young winner in their numbers. Briefly News went down the comments strip to being readers the positive reactions.
@Sthokozisiwe Hlongwane wrote:
"Congratulations to Ntando."
@Sicelo Shange said:
"Congratulations to him. I'm inspired by the age! Indeed the sky is the limit!"
@Nyelethi Tshidumo added:
"Congratulations Ntando. Well done."
@Ndivhuho Kutame Mphaphuli offered:
"Congratulations, meneer Suid Afrika."
@Lekanyane Lephalala mentioned:
"Does this mean he's gonna date Miss SA?"
Miss SA 2021: Lalela Mswane crowned winner in stunning final ceremony
In other news, Briefly News reported previously that it was the Kwa-Zulu Natal beauty Lalela Mswane who was crowned Miss South Africa 2021 at the finale hosted at the Grand Arena in Cape Town on 16 October.
Mswane had her crown conferred to her by former Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida and will represent South Africa at the Miss Universe pageant.
Social media was absolutely buzzing in the comments section. Many people were happy to see all the melanin present in the pageants top 3
Moratwe Masima was crowned the first runner-up while Zimi Mabunzi made it as the second runner-up.
Source: Briefly News
