She is a Mrs South Africa semi-finalist on a mission to inspire all women, especially, in rural areas. The mother to Luyanda (11) and Unathi (7) said she entered the pageant to make something of herself and to motivate other women. Having been born and bred in the rural area of Winterton in KwaZulu-Natal, Sibeko said she wanted to challenge the perception of the society of how a married woman should carry herself.
“That is how we were raised. We were told what to do and what not to do. I want to encourage married women that they can still follow their own dreams.”
Sibeko who straight out declared her love for her family said that she had lost herself in her duties as a wife, mother and a working woman. “I realised that I was no longer doing things for myself. Everything was about the children, my husband and my work. They have their own life to live, they have hobbies and friends. I needed to have a life too and have fun.”
The vibrant officer said she would not have had the courage to enter beauty pageants during school days because she did not fit the physical criteria. “It’s the first time I enter a pageant. I love Mrs South Africa because I can go as I am, my own size with my stretch marks and still not be judged.”
She said she hopes to also inspire her 11-year-old daughter to have confidence and follow her dreams with her journey to Mrs South Africa. She added that the pageant has helped her overcome her fear of being seen or heard.
The top 25 would be announced on 25 June this year.
To vote for her, SMS ‘Sandra Sibeko’ to 35959 or go to the Mrs SA Facebook page and like her picture.
