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I am Akira Ramkissoon, 21 years My name is Camilla Biba
old born in August 1995, from Fataar Knudsen and I am an
beautiful weather changing city
Durban. I have completed my aspiring creator hoping to
studies in business administration positively influence the
services, marketing management people and places I
NQF5 and international London encounter in any small way.
LCCI computers Level 3 and My immediate family
business principals.
background is in music and
During my childhood, I spent most art and although I love to
of my time into dancing, karate, AKIRA RAMKISSOON sing and perform I have CAMILLA FATAAR
swimming and Hindi classes. Now chosen to pursue a career in
I'm currently into yoga, spending time with my family, architecture. This is a lifestyle that is deeply
friends, dog and hamster gives me great joy.
involved in the structure of socio-economic and
People know me as outgoing person, down to earth, socio-political systems though most importantly,
talkative, caring, disciplined and shy. I am determined to the lives of people.
follow my dreams into becoming well known dancer, Witnessing the hardships people experience
producing my own shows around the world in other worldwide and the backlash from the atrocities
words promoting my culture into plays and music.
that mankind has accomplished, in camaraderie,
I believe that serving people is a blessing, therefore my has impacted me immensely and being a
blessing starts at home ; taking care of my grandfather student of architecture has only enlightened me
who is currently blind and disable allows me to love and further. I hope that by having this degree and
care for those who are disable. One day owning my own skillset as well as being involved in this pageant,
non – organisation for disable people.
I will be able to play greater role in the moulding
Growing up from a broken home. My mother's family has of sustainable (social and environmental) mind-
always supported me and one of my biggest wish is sets regardless of where I am or what I'm doing.
making them proud of me; showing how much I It also enables me to be a part of the solution to
appreciate them.
the major issues we face such as the lack of
“Dreams is the key to success” housing, poor living conditions and social and
My name is Charushka Singh and I “Beauty is being the best possible
am 20 years old. I reside in the version of yourself on the inside
sunny city of Durban. and out” –Anonymous
Honestly speaking who am I ? I am My quote in life is to always stay
a very simple and conservative true to yourself and the world is
young woman brought up with very yours. I believe that nothing is
strong morals and values that my impossible, with hard work and
parents have inculcated in me. determination any dream can
become a reality.
Love, compassion, humility are just CHARUSHKA SINGH
a few, but most of all authenticity. I Every being in this world has a DHERUSKA BUDRAM
am down to earth yet ambitious. I purpose and the ability to make a
have very big dreams.
difference.
I've had many hurdles in my life but that never stopped
me from thinking the impossible. I believe in a holistic My name is Dheruska Budram. I live in the beautiful city
approach to life. Pietermaritzburg. Currently in my final year of studying
I follow a strict vegan and gluten free diet and have Bachelor of Education and Psychology at the University of
successfully completed a course in events management. South Africa and the pursuit of becoming a Clinical
Psychologist.
I am currently studying acting and singing. My passion
lies in rescuing animals and I am also studying a course
in animal healing. I presently have 15 rescued animals in I have a passion for dance and creative arts. Coming from
my care. a united and loving family i have instilled values and that
has taught me to grab every opportunity , make the best
Being gluten free has motivated me to start a bakery . I of it and never give up. I believe and strive for harmony
would like to use Miss India South Africa as a platform to and balance in any situation. I am very proud of my Indian
create awareness about animal cruelty and gluten heritage and for being a proud South African.
intolerance.
Being crowned Miss India South Africa will not only give
I want to be that beacon of light and create huge, positive me the opportunity but it will also give me the power to
changes in the world all around me. use this honourable title to make a difference in the lives
of young women in my community.
