It is almost 2 days, since the radiant Shudufhadzo Musida was crowned Miss South Africa 2020, at the glittering pageant finale held at the Table Bay hotel in Cape Town, and she is still the talk of the town.
She says the reason she is advocating for mental health is that she has had her own struggles with it.
“I have had my own struggles with mental health and I come from a rural area and disadvantaged area where when you struggle with mental health you don’t speak about it. It is almost a silent, shameful thing, you have to deal with.”
The reigning Miss SA says she will also be campaigning for food security in the country especially in rural areas.
“I will continue the fight against food insecurity in rural communities because children can only be their best at school when their basic needs are met. I believe that all of this will continue the efforts of bringing about economic empowerment in this country as more children will be given a fair chance at becoming active members of the economy through educational empowerment.”
Shudufhadzo hails all the way from Ha-Masia in Venda, Limpopo. She graduated with a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) from the University of Pretoria. The beauty reveals that she didn’t feel pressure following in the footsteps of reigning Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi.
“When I first saw her, I saw my own face reflected. Before that I didn’t realise that people who looked like me could compete and win on international stages. She opened the door for me and allowed me to take up my own space. I’m not worried about comparisons – they aren’t a bad thing at all. I’m awed to be following in her footsteps.”
Shudu became a firm favorite with her authentic look. Her striking beauty, natural bald head, and well-informed answers had South Africa convinced that she is the next Miss SA 2020, explaining how she decided to cut her hair she says,
“I cut my hair in 2015. I was walking back from gym and I saw a salon and went there to cut. The reason why I decided to cut my hair It was for freedom and I attach too much importance to my hair because if I validate myself through my hair then we have a problem, so it was more from my personal feeling and also it is cheaper, ” she explains.
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The 24-year-old walked away with a lucrative R3 million prize package and she will receive R1 million in cash as well as a further R2 million worth of sponsorships and prizes, including the use of a luxury Sandton apartment and a Mercedes-Benz cabriolet for a year.
The beauty thanked everyone who rallied behind her up until she reached the finishing line. She says she would like to serve as a beacon of hope to every single child.
I want to be the representative of the beauty, diversity, and resilience that exists in this country. I want every child from every village who looks at the TV and sees this moment to know it is possible for them. I didn’t think it was possible for me and now I am sitting here with a crown on my head. Your dreams are valid.”
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