Mr and Miss Independence help disadvantaged members of society
Maureen Odubeng | Wednesday December 3, 2014 11:05
The two winners have set their sights on assisting disadvantaged members of society through projects they intend to work throughout their reign.
The two met after clinching the titles of the pageant, which was open to individuals born in 1966, the same year Botswana gained its independence.
Shawa and Mothusi who have decided to call themselves Dipitsi tsa Naga, have started their journey of lending a hand to the less fortunate. The two have decided to assist two disabled men in Gaborone, who happen to be former football stars.
Nicholas Sebele played for the national team between 1969 and 1973. He was also the first Motswana to acquire a high level-coaching certificate. Unfortunately, Sebele now has a disability after suffering a stroke, which paralysed his right side. The other beneficiary is former football star is Thiza Sekhaphane, who is a double amputee.
Shawa told Showbiz that although they did not have financial support from government and the business community, this would not deter their efforts. “We have decided to help the two men with transport money, to make sure that they do not miss their hospital visits. We will also spend time with them, and take them out every now and then, so that they can socialise like other people,” she said.
Mothusi added that they would render support to organisations like SOS and Childline. He also noted that they had identified an orphanage in Babusi ward, where they would engage the children in a variety of activities, which include beauty pageants, educational trips, boot camps and retreats.
He also said they had plans to give motivational talks around schools, with focus on issues like alcohol and substance abuse. The couple recently gave a talk on the dangers of alcohol and substance abuse at the Civil and National Registration workshop held at Maharaj Conference Centre.