A word of thanks to the Mr South Africa Team

At the end of two exciting months, I would like to express my gratitude towards the Mr South Africa Team.  Thank you for selecting me as one of the Semi Finalists for Mr South Africa 2011.  During these two months I had the opportunity to learn more about myself and I also had the chance to give back to charity and working towards certain goals. 

I would also like to give a special word of thanks to the following individuals / organizations who assisted and supported me throughout this competition:

1. Perfect People Solutions and my employer for your sponsor for my first fundraiser in Potchefstroom;
2. L & J Motors for your contribution towards my fundraiser in Potchefstroom;
3. Dekadent Restaurant in Potchefstroom, for a stunning evening and for hosting my fundraiser;
4. Stef and Ronel, you sang beautifully during the fundraiser;
5. Steel Fixing Zone, and all individuals who made donations towards the Chrysalis Foundation;
6. Die Stoep Restaurant in Lephalale for hosting my second fundraising event;
7. Amelia Smith Projects for assisting me in organizing a fun filled evening - the Silent Auction, in Lephalale;
8. Everyone who voted for me and used a lot of airtime in order to sms;
9. RSG, Mogol Post, George Herald and Potchefstroom Herald for the media coverage and exposure;
10. My family and friends who supported me during these two months;
11. The Mr South Africa Team for keeping me up to date and assisting me with the technology (Pieter, by this time you know that technology is not my strong point, but I learnt a lot);
12. The Chrysalis Foundation, for giving me the platform to contribute to charity;
13. And, finally, thank you God, for supporting me and giving me the strength to compete these two months and thank you for selecting me as a Semi Finalist for Mr South Africa 2011.

The lessons I learnt throughout these two months, are hard to express in words.  I realized again how important the art of affirming goals is and that you should set idealistic, yet realistic goals.  Through affirming this, and through prayer, you will achieve your goals.

I also learnt that by giving, we create an awareness, not only for the relevant charity or organization, but we learn more about ourselves and we learn more about the people around us.  As mentioned in one of my postings, everyone is "scented" and we make a difference in each others lives, even if we only smile to a stranger.

Once again, it is difficult to express my emotions and feelings and lessons learnt.  I am just so priviledged to have been selected as a Semi Finalist for Mr South Africa 2011, therefore, once again to the organisers and judges for selecting me.

All the best to all fellow competitors!