It’s holiday season,we received an invitation from Mister Africa International South Africa. As he gives us an insight of how he will be celebrating his holiday. We also get to
MR SA INTERNATIONAL OPENS HIS OWN FOUNDATION
Q:What does the term Christmas means to you ?
A:Christmas is a time of family and reflection. While some cant be with family, one should spend the time being in gratitude to still be in this season. Its a time to be happy and live in wholesome.
Q: Traditionally how have you been celebrating Christmas ?
A:My Christmas is different this year, I am spending it in Johannesburg instead of home which is in Kwa Zulu Natal. My reason behind this is because of my Foundation which is working at providing meals and assistance to the less fortunate over this festive season. It is a campaign called ‘Thusile’ which mean ‘you have helped and it is named after my surname Thusi
Q:What memories come to your mind during Christmas Season ?
A:The Mr Africa International was a great experience and I am glad that I did it. I am also very hopeful for the new year and many opportunities which I cannot say right to the public right now.
Q:What is your ultimate New Year Playlist ?
A:Anything by Bebe Winans and I am also looking forward for the Joyous Celebration Concert on Christmas Day.
QWhat would be your ultimate Christmas dinner be can you share with us the method on how one can prepare the dish ?
A:This year I am making Turkey and roasted vegetables. I am a huge believer in being in the kitchen during Xmas.
Q: Tell is about your Foundation and the plans you have so far ?
A:After Mr Africa, I received an overwhelming response from youth in my country. I answered almost all of my emails and I realised that I needed to open an organization. My Foundation is here and ready to start working with young models, artists and athletes. My goal is for my organization to have both local and international clients and this is possible.
Q:You will be spending time with your community can you tell us how you will spend time with your community ?
A:I will be spending time with the Jeppestown Community in Johannesburg and then move to Durban on the 28th Dec. I am also working on gender awareness campaign with International Artist, Zanele Muholi
Q:2022 is coming at the end of the year, what are some of your greatest achievements you made this year ?
A:My greatest achievement is emotional intelligence. I learnt this year that its okay if things don’t go your way but the way you react to situations is important. React to all situations with an openness, with love, with positive energy.
Q:What are your 2023 goals ?
A:To represent my country in the World Championships, to empower my team and my Foundation Students more. I would love to also create more art work as well as do more traveling.
Q:Which Christmas movie can you suggest one to watch ?
A:How to ruin Christmas Season 2 on Netflix. I am a huge supporter of local productions making it on the big platforms like Netflix and still have great quality. Must watch!
Q:2022 will be over what has been the biggest challenge that you faced and how did you overcame it ?
A:My biggest challenge was allowing people in my life and didn’t realise that some people are there to steal your energy and this is not right. I drew back from certain people and it was life changing. I realize it’s okay to let certain people go and always be cautious who you spend time with.
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