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Friday, September 27, 2019
Phirinyane believed she had what it took and beat 11 other finalists. PIC: MOMPATI TLHANKANE
Phirinyane believed she had what it took and beat 11 other finalists. PIC: MOMPATI TLHANKANE

A few days after being crowned Miss Botswana 2019-2020, Oweditse Phirinyane is still as stunning as ever.  Rocking some pretty high heels, she walks into the Mmegi headquarters with her two princesses and a entourage that includes a security detail. Her life has suddenly transformed since she scooped the top prize that night in Selebi Phikwe. She believed she had what it took and beat 11 other finalists. Arts & Culture's MOMPATI TLHANKANE sat down with the brainy beauty that has been forging her own identity on the pageantry runway

Arts & Culture: Congratulations on winning Miss Botswana 2019-2020 and thanks for doing this interview.

Phirinyane: Thank you

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