Authored: by Captain SA | SA Rainbow News | 10 September 2026
TEMBISA, GAUTENG — The Face of Beauty Tembisa recently celebrated its third annual event, bringing together young women, families, community members, judges, sponsors and supporters for a celebration centred on beauty, confidence, talent, individuality and sisterhood.
More than just a pageant, Face of Beauty Tembisa has established itself as a platform designed to help young women discover their potential, develop self-confidence and recognise their ability to make a positive difference in their communities.
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The organisation’s vision is centred on empowering young women to believe in themselves, embrace their uniqueness and grow into confident role models within their communities.
Through pageantry, the initiative seeks to create opportunities for personal development while promoting sisterhood, confidence, leadership, empowerment and beauty with purpose.
#WomenEmpowerment #Sisterhood #YouthDevelopment
The third annual event provided an opportunity to recognise participants across three categories — Senior Queen, Teen Queen and Junior Queen — with winners and runners-up celebrated for their participation and achievements.
In the Senior Queen category, Tshepiso Marota was crowned Senior Queen, with Surprise Matamela named First Runner-Up and Summer Sihlangu taking the position of Second Runner-Up.
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The Teen Queen title went to Lihle Mashiane, while Tisetso Radebe was named First Runner-Up and Olerato Mahlangu took Second Runner-Up.
In the Junior Queen category, Hope Molotsi was crowned Junior Queen, while Phuthi Maeteletja was named First Runner-Up. Kethabile Legong was recognised as an Ambassador in the junior category.
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The event also brought together a dedicated team of individuals who contributed to its success. Kidibone Masingi served as the Master of Ceremonies, while Siyabonga Mshengu, Kahlolo Phahlahla and Hlawutelo Hlungwani served as judges. Lammie Mashele served as Head of Judges.
The initiative was founded by Lusanda Mapundu, whose work continues to focus on creating a platform where young women can develop confidence, discover their individuality and grow through the experience of pageantry.
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The third annual event was supported by Frostan Brand and BZ Clothing Brand by Buhle, whose involvement contributed to the celebration and continued development of the Face of Beauty Tembisa platform.
Face of Beauty Tembisa continues to welcome partnerships with brands, businesses and individuals who share its commitment to empowering young women. Such partnerships provide opportunities for visibility while supporting programmes aimed at personal growth, confidence, leadership and community development.
#FrostanBrand #BZClothingBrand #Empowerment
The third annual celebration once again highlighted the importance of creating spaces where young women can be recognised not only for their appearance, but also for their confidence, individuality, talent, leadership potential and purpose.
Face of Beauty Tembisa stands for sisterhood, confidence, empowerment, beauty with purpose, leadership and community — values that extend beyond the stage and into the lives of the young women who participate.
Face of Beauty Tembisa — More than a pageant; a sisterhood, a platform, a journey.
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