Mrs South Africa: Who is Palesa Matjekane?

Palesa Matjekane is the reigning Mrs South Africa since November 2022. She describes her journey as transformative and says, “the Mrs. South Africa platform is bigger than photoshoots and events.”

Seven months into her reign, we ask, who is the woman wearing the crown?

1. A MOM AND WIFE

She is a wife to her husband Phihlelo, whom she married in 2007. The couple has two children; Kgosi Alexander and Kelebogile Gabrielle.

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2. PALESA MATJEKANE IS A PHILANTROPIST

Close to Palesa’s heart is her career guidance initiative for young people. Palesa says, “I love doing career guidance at least once a month.” To grow this initiative to an annual week boot camp, Palesa is reaching out to brands that would support her course.

Palesa will be rolling out the digital skills youth development campaign. “I will be sponsoring the Tsholo and Qhuweng High Schools’ students and teachers with laptops. I will equip the teacher to assist the students with resumés and university applications,” she said.

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3. SHE IS FROM THE VAAL

Palesa originates from Sebokeng in the Vaal, but is based in Bryanston, Johannesburg.

4. WOMEN FORMATION FOUNDATION FOUNDER

As the Founder and Chair of the seven year-old Women Formation Foundation – Africa – the mark for Palesa’s women empowerment history. Her Mrs South Africa role encompassing motivating the pageant’s new semifinalists is a culmination of Palesa’s foundation’s mentorships. The foundation aligns its efforts with the United Nations’ and the African Union’s calendars.

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5. PALESA MATJEKANE IS A BUSINESSWOMAN

Palesa has business interests namely, Formation Group ICT and Maison Lisa Denim. The latter does marketing communications for companies in ICT, while Maison Lisa Denim, in cognizance with the celebrate woman phenomenon, customises designs for women.

“With form, shape, and size. All the issues surrounding, not just denim, but how we look as well. Maison Lisa Denim offers one-on-one image solutions.” Palesa said.

Her fashion business acumen was honed on her Platinum Group area manager experience.

The mom-of-two’s profile is replete with experiences like Black Management Forum’s National Marketing Manager. “I helped with creating awareness on the organisation’s initiatives and implemented strategy.” “At BRICS, I coordinated and executed events, and created awareness on what BRICS stands for.”

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Palesa Matjekane has a charming eloquence of speech, an erudite mind, and a glow of positive light. It is no wonder she is set for success embarking on the emceeing and public speaking space.

“I emcee for my foundation’s events and intend to explore it more.”