By Jonk wa Mashamba
news@alexreporter.co.za
At 16, Jabulile Angel Baloyi from Alex, has already helped disadvantaged members of the community.
If not doing her school work, she is busy helping someone or landing a hand in a community project. Through her commitment and dedication, she has won the hearts of many young people in her township.
She is Miss Inspire Teen 2023 Finalist.
Recently, she had a successful pad drive, something she always finely does.
She says the drive was to enable disadvantaged girs to keep going to school even if they are in their periods.
“I know that it is stressful to not have a pad , even worse when it is school days,” says the beautiful bright girl.
The grade 12 learner Noordwyk Secondary School has only one wish: “I made it to the finals. Please, vote for me so I can take the crown home.”
She is determined and optimistic about winning the title.
She says the path she has chosen will enable her to share her story.
In addition, she aims at helping other girls deal with any type of abuse.
“Growing up, I always wondered how the girls in the beauty contest can have such confidence,” she says.
Jabulile may seem young, but as she grew up, she faced many challenges.
As a result ,her confidence diminished because she had been the victim of a great deal of abuse.
However, she remained unshaken and pressed on.
“I like the way my mind is structured. I learnt alot from owning my life and taking decisions that will make me happy.
“I’m not a person who gives up easily. I know that no one can change my life more than myself.
“What I want, starts with me taking a step. My motto is ‘You are not the main character in everyone’s story, but you are in your own’.”
But she says she fell in love with beauty contest after observing and conducting massive research on the subject.
“On second thought, I realized that was what I wanted to do.
“It gives me the opportunity to raise awareness and express my convictions.”
She says she will use the platform to help others so that they will not experience what she has been through, saying that it will bring her joy.
“Personally, I’m a person who finds joy in seeing people happy, achieving their goals and reaching their full potential.
“I believe in uBuntu as helping others is a norm for me. My goal is to inspire the youth, particularly young girls, to take responsibility for their future and, ultimately, to make their dreams come true.
She sees herself as the owner of a women’s organization where she will help girls feel better after having suffered all kinds of violence.
“Girls end up in situations they never prepare for because of desperation.
“With that being said, my advice is that girls should learn to love themselves.
“Take care of yourself and act the way you want others to see you.
“Perseverance and persistence is important through your journey in life.”
