From Crown to Community: A Conversation with Miss Soweto 2022, Tsakane Sono

In an intimate and enlightening conversation, Miss Soweto 2022, Tsakane Sono, opens up about her journey since winning the crown. She dives into the challenges, triumphs, and lessons she’s learned, particularly focusing on her community engagement efforts in substance abuse, mental health, and disability awareness.

Key Highlights

– Tsakane Sono recounts her overwhelming initial feelings after being crowned, describing her emotional journey in coming to terms with her achievement.

– She provides a deep dive into her advocacy work, discussing how personal experiences drive her to engage in initiatives around substance abuse, mental health, and disability awareness.

– Sono mentions that school visits have been among the most fulfilling activities during her reign, underscoring the value of educational interactions.

– She offers invaluable advice for aspiring pageant participants and models, stressing the importance of self-love, resilience, and internal validation.

– As her reign nears its end, Sono shares her future plans, including completing her Master’s degree and further immersing herself in the pageantry industry.