Miss Plus Size controversy intensifies

Thursday, February 02, 2017

Miss Plus Size winners from left to right Natasha, Mmangaka and Gabby

The Miss Plus Size Universal Botswana beauty pageant controversy has intensified after the second princess and daughter of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Culture Development minister, has emerged as the preferred replacement for the international showpiece.

Natasha Olopeng, Thapelo Olopeng’s daughter, has substituted the queen, Mmangaka Tumagole whose contract was terminated early last month. The first princess Gabby Mochudi was also overlooked in the process.

This means Natasha will represent the country at Miss Plus Size Universe Beauty pageant to be held in Trinidad and Tobago on March 4, 2017.

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