Thandie Bakwena scoops Miss PASSOBO 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Though poorly attended the event really proved that disability is not inability. At the end of it all Ramotswa CJSS's Thandie Bakwena emerged the Miss PASSOBO 2010 after beating nine other contestants. The hearing impaired Bakwena, whose stage name was Hammer, was a marvel to watch just from the onset and it was clear that she would emerge victorious.
Whether it was a coincidence or a matter of design that Bakwena chose or was given an 'in-thing' car name she did not disappoint. However, the difference between Bakwena and the car itself could be that she is beautiful while the car is only expensive but not attractive.
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