ACTING Mayor Nandi Mayathula-Khoza hosted a sumptuous, black tie banquet to welcome the 112 Miss World finalists to Joburg.
Held at the Sandton Convention Centre on Monday, 17 November, local celebrities and business people were among the guests, including singer Yvonne Chaka-Chaka; mining magnate Patrice Motsepe and his wife Precious Moloi-Motsepe; former Miss South Africas Basetsana Khumalo and Augustine Chuene; reigning Miss World Zi Ling Zhang; and reigning Miss South Africa Tansey Coetzee.
Wearing a black dress with gold detailing, Mayathula-Khoza encouraged the contestants to enjoy this marvellous city. “The event will showcase our beautiful country, our beautiful province and beautiful city.”
They should visit all of Joburg’s tourism destinations, including Nelson Mandela Bridge and the world famous Vilakazi Street, in Soweto. “Do not resist spending your dollars, because Johannesburg has the best to offer,” Mayathula-Khoza said.
The Miss World contestants have a full diary while in Johannesburg in the lead up to the final pageant, on 13 December, including a charity ball, a photo shoot at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bridge, a tree planting in Soweto and a Hospice visit on World Aids Day.
A message from Executive Mayor Amos Masondo was played
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Laura Spoya