Amy Kleinhans-Curd: 5 Facts of Former Miss SA and ‘RHOWL’ star

Here’s five things to know about former Miss South African (1992) and Real Housewives van die Wynlande (RHOWL) star Amy Kleinhans-Curd.

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1. FIRST WOMAN OF COLOUR TO WIN MISS SOUTH AFRICA

Amy Kleinhans-Curd was the first woman of colour to be crowned Miss South Africa in 1992. She then went on to compete at Miss World 1992 where she made the top five and was crowned Miss World Africa 1992.

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2. AMY KLEINHANS-CURD IS A MOM OF FOUR

Amy is a mom to four children – Gugu (38), Phillipa (24), Thomas (22) and Georgia (16). The former beauty queen is also a grandmother of two. Gugu is a mom to sons Kgosi and Thoriso, who she shares with husband Kgpolo Makgate. Amy and Leighton fostered Gugu from the age of nine.

3. THE FORMER MISS SA IS A BUSINESSWOMAN

The former Miss SA is a director of several companies, including the homework helpline for teachers, Dial-A-Teacher.

4. AMY IS MARRIED TO A NEW ZEALAND BUSINESSMAN

The former Miss SA is married to New Zealand businessman Leighton Curd. Amy met 61-year-old Curd just before the end of her reign as Miss SA in 1992. The pair will celebrate their 29th wedding anniversary this year according to You.

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5. AMY LIVES IN FRANSCHHOEK 

The mom of four and her family moved from Johannesburg to Franschhoek, Western Cape about 10 years ago.

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