MTN MIss Soweto was Crowned Mangali Ngcobo

Miss Soweto in the Middle Mangali Ngcobo

The hottest event this year took place right  in Soweto  at the Nasrec Expo centre on the 29 October 2010, it was schedule to start at 20pm but we was delayed and people who have attended the event and members of the media were told to wait  outside while the organizer were still busy with something inside, people waited impatiently, in one hour and half the show started. Crowning Miss Soweto 2010 rock Jozi’s World in a start studded line-up comprising of Prokid, Liquiddeep, RJ Benjamin, Pebbles & Deep Level in a stage perfomance chorographed by fashion and stage extraordinaire Somizi Mhlongo- the show also featured power insert by “Praise poet Masoja Msiza.

The spotlight however firmly focused on the contestants that have made it through the trials and tribulations of the Crowning Miss Soweto reality TV series. The top 20 finalist took up residence in the Crowning Miss Soweto in June 2010 and faced tasks and survived eliminations. The process whittled the contestants down to the top 12 finalist who competed stage.

The grand final of the pageant not only sees the Crowning of Miss Soweto 2010 but also announces the winner of the “Miss SoAyobaWeto” a new category. Viewers at home were also given a opportunity to vote for their favourate personality who kept them glued to their screens offering a suspenseful, energy-packed blend of dynamic character development, drama and intrigue. It was won by Duduzile Sepeng and she became the ambassador for the pageant, Miss SoayobaWeto” 2010 is equivalent of Miss Personality.

The newly Crowned Miss Soweto Mangali Ngcobo, Liesel Laurie and Zanela Masuku   address the media after the event, I realized that I have a potential of being crown Miss Soweto when I had about the auditions and I took a chance to enter and here I’m today miss Soweto, I’m going to use this as a stepping stone for me to uplift the community of Soweto to try and change their lives she said.

Miss Soweto was also attended by the Fashion Guru Sonwabile Ndamase, Sophi Ndaba of Generations, Lupi of Metro fm. and other known celebrities to garece the night in Soweto

Daniele Pascal – A Touch of Venus

Popular French chanteuse Dr Daniele Pascal is celebrating 25 glorious years in South Africa, with a brand new, vibrant and heartwarming cabaret featuring an eclectic mix of songs. Her overwhelming popularity continues, as she pushes boundaries musically and emotionally.

From her opening song “My Discarded Men”, the mood is set. A cheeky and delightful cabaret, including songs penned by recording artists such as Laurie Anderson, Marianne Faithfull, Eartha Kitt, Peggy Lee, Frida Boccara, Edith Piaf, and of course Jacques Brel, Leonard Cohen, Michel Legrand, Charles Aznavour and Kurt Weil. Her audience can look forward to songs such as “Windmills of My Mind”, “The Dream Before”, “The Ballad of Lucy Jordan”, “Is That All There Is”, “One Touch of Venus”, “Old Fashioned Girl”, “C’est Magnifique”, plus a few surprises from her upcoming album. An unforgettable performance with a selection of crowd-pleasing melodies and show-stoppers.

Pascal shares the stage with talented pianist Pieter du Plessis. An enchanting evening not to missed!

Tickets are available now, directly from the theatre:
Contact Queen at 011 674 1356

VENUE: Joburg Promusica, The Basement Theatre

DATE & TIME: Friday, November 26th at 7.30pm

TICKETS: R120 (tables)
R100 (high chairs)

The Joburg Promusica theatre complex, situated within the Civic Centre at 100 Christiaan De Wet Drive, Florida Park, Roodepoort, offers ample free and guarded parking for patrons.