Bio
Mahlatse Mkhawana is a South African model best known as one of the Top 12 finalists in the 2009 Miss South Africa pageant.
Miss SA Bio
Mahlatse Mkhawana is a 20-year-old student at the University of Johannesburg where she is doing an IMM degree. After she finishes her degree she hopes to work for an international corporation like Unilever or Coca Cola.
Mahlatse is inspired by people who come from impoverished backgrounds but succeed despite the odds like; Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama and Rosa Parks. They have all done something special with their lives, not only for themselves but for a better global future.
"I’m a young and proudly South African lady - passionate, determined and self-driven with an electric soul that thrives on seeing change.
"If I was to win I would be a role model and ambassador for South Africa, and work closely with charity organisations focusing on orphans and NGOs.
"Ideally, one of my long term goals is to be chosen as an ambassador for the youth by the United Nations."