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The Citizen
5 days ago
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Miss Curvylicious finalist Pebetse Kekana champions self-love and confidence at 42
At 42, Pebetse Kekana wears many hats – wife, mother of three and finalist for the Miss Curvylicious SA pageant this October. But it's not about the crown for her. It's about standing up for what she believes in and learning to love herself, flaws and all. Kekana told the African Reporter that she joined the pageant because she felt it was a platform for self-expression, confidence-building and self-improvement. She said pageantry empowers young girls, especially those who are disadvantaged or dealing with teenage pregnancies. Miss Curvylicious SA is commemorating plus-size women around the country, their beauty, fashion sense and leadership. For Kekana, being a finalist is not just an achievement, but proof of the purpose and energy she put into this part of her life. 'This pageant experience has been empowering. It made me look beyond surface expectations and love who I am, not just how I present, but how I lead, communicate, and serve others. 'As a woman, it reminded me that softness and strength need not be mutually exclusive and confidence is not about perfection but about authenticity,' she added. She said she considers beauty to be kindness, self-acceptance and the way someone treats others. Kekana added that confidence is owning your story, your body and your voice without needing permission. But the road wasn't always easy as she battled self-doubt, like many women. 'One of my biggest obstacles is that inner voice that questions whether I'm good enough. This pageant made me face that fear and become a better person because of it,' she said. If she wins Miss Curvylicious SA, Kekana wants to use the platform to promote body confidence, mental health and self-esteem. She also wants to create safe spaces for honest conversations and work with schools and local organisations to promote kindness, diversity and self-esteem. As SA celebrates Women's Month, Kekana concluded with a message to women about self-love and acceptance. 'You are enough, not when you have lost the weight, not when you've met someone else's standards. You are enough today, as you exist. 'It is hard to love and embrace yourself; it is a process. Yet each step you take towards self-love, however small, counts. Be gentle with yourself.'
The Citizen
18-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Mandela Day: Why 67 minutes still makes a difference
Today is Mandela Day, a day celebrated every year on July 18, the birthday of Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa and global icon for peace, reconciliation, and justice. The day serves as a reminder that each of us carries the power and the responsibility to contribute to a better world. Mandela gave 67 years of his life fighting for human rights. Today, all that's asked of us is to give a little of our time to help others for just 67 minutes. The African Reporter asked residents why Mandela Day still matters, and why it should still be observed. Here's what they had to say: At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
20-06-2025
- The Citizen
Video: 2 boys' bodies found after suspected drowning near Ekurhuleni construction site
The bodies of two young children were discovered this morning in a body of water, near a construction site in Duduza, Ekurhuleni. According to an article published by African Reporter, William Ntladi, Disaster & Emergency Management Services media liaison officer, said they responded to a call at 08:00 of a possible drowning. 'We searched where it was believed the boys were. We managed to retrieve two bodies. The children are believed to be around 10 and 11 years old,' he says. Eyewitnesses report that the children had been missing since yesterday, causing significant concern among their families and the local community. Preliminary indications point to drowning as the cause of death. Community members are urged to co-operate with law enforcement and provide any information that may assist in determining the cause of this tragedy. No further information was available at the time of publishing. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
