Siphelelel Nketo
FIRST Glance Modelling Academy in Matatiele is celebrating the achievements of two models, Ayanda Nondabula and Omphile Motatinyane for their outstanding performance in the Miss Top Model South Africa pageant held in KuGompo.
At the ceremony on September 26, Nondabula won Miss Top Model South Africa Queen as well as the following extra titles: Miss Top Model South Africa Overall Winner, Miss Top Model South Africa Influencer and Miss Top Model South Africa Public Choice.
Motatinyane won Miss Top Model South Africa 2nd Runner Up and Miss Top Model South Africa Public Choice. Ande Mbingo, the academy founder, explained that the competition was tough with well experienced contestants, mentioning that Nondabule and Motatinyane participated for the first time.
Mbingo has been coaching models, grooming and developing future models from as young as five years old since 2022.
The academy also provides modelling techniques and communication skills, while empowering the youth from underprivileged areas to help them identify their strengths and capabilities.
