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If not you, then who? If not now Always be a first-rate version of
then when? Seize the moment… yourself instead of a second-rate
Carpe Diem version of somebody else.
-Judy Garland
The name is Nadine and
inspiration is the game. I am a My name is Natalie Naidoo, I'm 20
Bcom Finance Graduate from the years old from the small town of
University of KwaZulu Natal. Port Shepstone on the South
Coast.
Having completed my studies, I
am currently a structured lender.
Having been a Dux matriculate, I NADINE MAHADEO I'm currently studying towards my NATALIE NAIDOO
have always balanced my time second qualification in the
information technology industry,
between achieving academically as well as offering my and quickly working my way to my goal of becoming a
assistance at the Phoenix Child Welfare and Rotary
Home. network specialist.

I have a very bubbly, playful and outspoken personality,
I have had great pleasure in participating in various but even with these traits I'm still a driven, independent
programmes and initiatives as well as yearly hosting the and an influential young woman, that believes in putting in
Achievers evening. The lessons I have learnt from my the hard work to reach your goals and your dreams. No
various experiences have instilled brilliant life lessons matter where you may be in life.
and have all been contributing factors that make me who
I am today. I strongly believe that every girl is beautiful, be it in her
smile, her mindset or even her figure. Sadly I feel that we
I am a daring, optimistic, god-fearing and independent have been conformed to societies version of “beauty” and
woman. I see the Zee Tv Miss India SA KZN Pageant as have failed to see the true beauty in people. The beauty
a stepping stone to be more, do more and experience that comes from their heart, soul and mind.
more. At the core of your heart, you are perfect and pure. No
one and nothing can alter that.
Tomorrow is never guaranteed. Personally, I feel that, we -Amit Ray
as people can do anything. Your potential is uncapped. The Miss India SA platform gives me the opportunity to
Let nothing and no one deter you, not even yourself! showcase beauty in diversity, in the strength that a
You can and You Will woman has, in all her vibrancy and in her ambitions.

“A girl child who is even a little bit I believe in pink, I believe that
educated is more conscious of family laughing is the best calorie burner.
planning, health care and, in turn, her I believe in being strong when
children's own education.” – Azim
Premji everything seems to be going
wrong.
My name is Neerathi Naidu and I am
25 years old. I am an Attorney of the I believe that happy girls are the
High Court of South Africa and hold a prettiest girls and I believe in
Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) as well miracles. – Audrey Hepburn
as a Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA).

Currently employed as a Legal Advisor NEERATHI NAIDU Born on such a memorable day the SAIJAL RAGHUNATH
and B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black 9th of August, I would like to
Economic Empowerment) Consultant, I advise companies/ believe that this was no mistake
organizations on the importance of recruiting and/or promoting but an opportunity for me to promote women
people of colour, especially women, to positions of management. empowerment.

Through my work, I am able to change the misconceptions I believe that empathy and the ability to use your
about B-BBEE and make a real impact in my community in imagination should be limitless, with that said, potential is
respect of skills development and employment equity. what comes from within, pride, confidence and strength is
I am extremely passionate about education, and in my free time what we should work towards.
I offer private tuition to high school students. In addition to this, I My ambitious, independent nature has caused me to have
teach Adult Basic Education to disabled people who do not have the courage to be a part of the Miss India S.A KZN
a matric certificate – so that they can obtain a formal platform and with this I shall use it to build self confidence
qualification.
in many distressed females lives.
It is my belief that: to be educated is to be empowered. Our
community can only prosper through the educational I have a unique personality where I do things with no
development of its people. expectations hence I believe that this planet is too big to
follow in the footsteps of others. Once you get to know
Anchor Africa wishes Neerathi the very best for the me, you'll realise that behind this confident smile is a
Miss India KZN Pageant. Keep flying our flag high survivor from the darkness of society.
and remain empowered.
Anchor Africa I am Saijal Raghunath and I am learning everyday to
B-BBEE Consulting & Verification, Employment allow the space between where I am and where I want to
be, to inspire me, not terrify me !