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  • Miss South Africa 2025, Qhawekazi Mazaleni, conducted a book-reading session at Monde Primary School in the East Rand.
  • This event is part of her ongoing literacy outreach as an Empower Youth Africa (EYA) Ambassador.
  • Mazaleni read from her isiXhosa children’s book, Amasele Amdaka, promoting early literacy in mother-tongue languages.
  • The initiative aims to inspire a love for reading and drive sustainable social impact.

The learners at Monde Primary School demonstrated visible excitement and enthusiasm during the session, expressing delight at meeting Miss South Africa and participating in an event that celebrated language and aspiration. Mazaleni’s literacy outreach is a fundamental aspect of her EYA mandate, which prioritizes access to education, youth empowerment, and broad social impact. Empower Youth Africa serves as the Miss South Africa Organisation’s flagship collective action program, uniting all finalists under a shared vision to implement scalable and sustainable social initiatives across various key pillars.

Timeline

  • [February 16, 2026, Daytime]: Miss South Africa Qhawekazi Mazaleni holds a book-reading session at Monde Primary School in the East Rand.

Key Players

  • Qhawekazi Mazaleni: Miss South Africa 2025 and an Empower Youth Africa Ambassador.
  • Monde Primary School Learners: The children who participated in the interactive book-reading session.
  • Empower Youth Africa (EYA): The program that facilitates Miss South Africa’s literacy and social impact initiatives.
  • Miss South Africa Organisation: The overarching body overseeing the EYA program and the Miss South Africa title.
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