05 Apr 2022

 

 Miss Botswana Palesa Molefe has reassured fashion designers of her support after some of them provided for her gowns at last month Miss World pageant.

She said this at a media briefing in Gaborone on Monday. Molefe who reached top 40 at the pageant appreciated local fashion designers for the support they showed from the day she won the Miss Botswana crown up to her journey and participation at the Miss World competition.

She noted that even during Miss World activities she had always worn local designs as a way of promoting them to international platforms. Even during local charity activities, she said she had always worn local designs and loved and appreciated Botswana fashion designers.

Regarding what she termed as wardrobe malfunction, Molefe said “My zip fell off and my dress had stains,” adding that unfortunately she didn’t have her phone and had brought only one gown to the event.

She said the unfortunate turn of events even had the potential to disqualify her from the last parade of the pageant.

“What I have learned about the competition is that one has to be authentic and I am happy that I showed the whole world our culture,” said Molefe, adding that she would be forever greatful for the experience. Molefe also said her beauty with a purpose project needed introspection. She noted that she was now a certified behavioral technician because of the project and that she would like to work with pupils from Standard one to seven.

 She added that she was coached by Maleshwane Mauco, who is the first certified and registered behavioural analyst in Southern Africa.

Molefe also thanked President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi and Batswana for the support she received during her journey at the Miss World competition. Miss Botswana director, Benjamin Raletsatsi promised that the pageant would have new developments.

He also said Molefe would have a proper welcome ceremony where she would have the opportunity to thank everyone who has shared the Miss World journey with her. BOPA