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The international Miss T.E.E.N pageant aims to find a humanitarian representative from the various countries.
The “goldilocked” queen is nothing close to the typical blonde cliché.
“I am not just a pretty face. I’m a BSc student at the University of Pretoria. I make time for my studies like any other student.
“The title has not changed me much when it comes to my studies really.
“This title, the sash and the crown actually mean much more than the glitz and glam, it comes with a lot of responsibilities. The moment they hand the sash to you, it’s as though they are saying; go and fix SA’s problems which you think are important. Basically, you instantly become an absorber.”
Danielle, who has never been to modelling school, has given models a run for their money since the age of 12 when she was crowned “first princess” for Little Miss SA .
“I have been motivated since then to go on and on at pageants, I dreamt of this day since I was eight or nine.”
On return Danielle aims to educate South Africans to help each other and not necessarily rely on government through voluntary work.
“For now I want to see myself on that plane to Texas to represent my country.” – Sowetan.
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