Miss Independence Kgatleng Cultural Boot Camp back
Friday, August 26, 2022 | 70 Views |
Bulayani (centre)
The event will be graced by Bakgatla deputy Chief, Kgosi Bana Sekai Linchwe, Kgosi George Thwane of Artesia, Mochudi District Commissioner’s office, Village Development Committee (VDC) and other stakeholders who have impact in grooming and development of the youth.
In an interview with the pageant’s director Lebopo Buyani, she said there will be festivities like motivational session for the youth of Artesia and this year’s finalists. “It will be followed by cultural food competition and goat milking that will take place on Sunday (August 28, 2022).
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