GIVING BACK IS ALWAYS A GOOD DEED
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| Bassie Khumalo |
“I stay connected with all the happiness as I live, learn, grow and share my insights” Basetsana Khumalo.
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| Miss South Africa 1994 , Basetsana Khumalo |
Many of us may just know
Basetsana as just the former Miss South Africa or also the 1st
Princess in the Miss World pageant. Well there is more to Bassie than just her
pretty face.
Bassie is one of the highly
respected media personalities, on and off the set. Not only is she the
chairperson of one of the longest running lifestyle production company called
Tswelopele Production, she’s a mother and business woman.
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| Chairperson of Tswelopele productions, Bassie Khumalo |
Tswelopele Productions is
well known for owning South Africa’s longest lifestyle TV program Top Billing. It
also produces shows like Pasela, Top Travel, Top Dogs and No Reservation.
An ambassador for United
Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Bassie is all about giving back and improving
people’s lives. Bassie and her husband Romeo Khumalo started their own NPO (Non-Profit
Organisation) The Romeo and Basetsana Khumalo Family Foundation.
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| Basetsana and Romeo Khumalo |
This foundations aims are to
assists the development of children in this country, especially those who have
been orphaned by Aids and other related diseases. Their foundation has been
successful over the years due to the fact that it is a self-governing
foundation, that is organised, private, voluntary.
This foundation is voluntary in a sense that:
- · Bassie received a special award from Operation Hunger, the Cancer Association of South Africa and the RDP (Reconstruction and Development Programme), in which she played a key role in all these foundation, making it easier for her to get sponsors.
- · Not forgetting, the Child line
- · Take a Girl Child to Work
- · And Reach for a Dream.
Most influential people should follow in
Bassie’s footsteps. She is a leader among her peers and is always striving to
better the lives of others, through what she hass been blessed with. I am
ending with a bible verse quote that Bassie lives by and I hope it will also
inspire you to also make a change.
“To whom much is given, much is expected” Luke 12:48sources: www.basetsanakhumalo.com
In the Entertaniment industry we continuosly need role models like Bassi whom will not forget where they come from and who will make sure that they also contribute to the success of the country by rendering thier servise free of charge without expecting any income.
ReplyDeleteIf many could follow in her footsteps, this country would be a better place
DeleteAmen sister to the verse, without God we loose our way. I suppose Ausi Bassie acknowledges that "If money is respected, it will in return respect you",my philosophy:Mpho Mokoteli. Mrs Khumalo has represented herself not opnly as a leader, tv personality and businesswoman, but as a person with compasion and soul. All these actions have placed her oragnisations in good "civic standings" within the communities they serve. Her personality is a reflection of her business ...@MokD21
ReplyDeleteThat's true indeed, with God anything is possible
DeleteBassie is a prime example for all the young people out there. She has done exeptionally well throughout the years and that is why she is highly reguarded. I hope she carries on doing the wonderful job she's doing and that she continues to be an inspirational role model to all the young people who follow the entertainment industry.
ReplyDeleteIf one would chose to have a role model, she would be first on the list. Not many actually accomplish what she has accomplished in her life and may God bless her with more.
DeleteWe really do need a lot of people like Bassie, she is such an inspiration to a lot of young people like myself.
ReplyDeleteYes we certainly do
DeleteThose who have come across Basetsana are very privileged to be able to meet with her. She is the true phenomenon in the social impact of other people's lives. The rich are getting ever richer, big companies are getting bigger, while new fortunes are being created faster. However, some of the super-rich are discovering that with a lot of money comes a lot of responsibility, which is exactly much alike this philanthropist, I admire her altrusting givings and her in person, I really do.
ReplyDeleteThat makes both of us, maybe one day we should make sure we meet her and who knows we might learn a thing or two from her.
Deleteit is a good thing that people in the entertainment field remember where they come from and do good things for communities.Other celebrities shoul learn to give back.
ReplyDeleteEveryone must remember that the hand that gives is the hand that is blessed, maybe this will motivate them.
DeleteI always looked up to her hey she is one of the woman that a lot of people in this country respects. For her to recieve the Operation Hunger, the Cancer award says much about her character because she is caring and loving person and thinks of others. Great blog Michelle.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sibusiso and yes, i wish that more influential people would also start caring about others as she does.
DeleteI like the way she behaves herself truly she is an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteShe knows how to conduct herself and that makes her a great role model.
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