{"id":27778,"date":"2023-07-30T12:06:54","date_gmt":"2023-07-30T10:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/?p=27778"},"modified":"2023-07-27T14:07:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T12:07:10","slug":"a-heart-for-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2023\/07\/30\/a-heart-for-community\/","title":{"rendered":"A heart for community"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Every year, the Zimbali Rotary Club hosts the Miss Ballito competition in search of an ambassador for our community. We chatted to the eight finalists about what they hope to achieve through the programme\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>MICHELLE NXUMALO, 20, SECRETARY<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-27782 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Phindile-Nxumalo-282x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"282\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Phindile-Nxumalo-282x400.jpg 282w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Phindile-Nxumalo-721x1024.jpg 721w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Phindile-Nxumalo-768x1090.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Phindile-Nxumalo-1082x1536.jpg 1082w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Phindile-Nxumalo-696x988.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Phindile-Nxumalo-1068x1516.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Phindile-Nxumalo-296x420.jpg 296w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Phindile-Nxumalo.jpg 1295w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/>\u201cAs a Miss Ballito finalist, I am hoping to make a difference and help as many communities as I possibly can. I would dedicate my whole self, my love for the children and communities and my voice to try and uplift, empower and educate people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>SHAYE CALDICOTT, 18, <\/strong><strong>UNIVERSITY STUDENT<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-27783\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Shaye-Caldicott-227x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"227\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Shaye-Caldicott-227x400.jpg 227w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Shaye-Caldicott-581x1024.jpg 581w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Shaye-Caldicott-768x1353.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Shaye-Caldicott-872x1536.jpg 872w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Shaye-Caldicott-1163x2048.jpg 1163w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Shaye-Caldicott-696x1226.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Shaye-Caldicott-1068x1881.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Shaye-Caldicott-238x420.jpg 238w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Shaye-Caldicott.jpg 1261w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/>\u201cI hope to make a meaningful difference to everyone in the Ballito community and strive to help as many people and children that I can through the initiative. I see Miss Ballito as such an amazing opportunity to reach out to the people in need in our community and truly make a difference in their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>HAN\u00c9 VAN DER MERWE, 18, MATRIC STUDENT<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-27629\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Hane-van-der-Merwe-397x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"397\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Hane-van-der-Merwe-397x400.jpg 397w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Hane-van-der-Merwe-1016x1024.jpg 1016w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Hane-van-der-Merwe-768x774.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Hane-van-der-Merwe-1525x1536.jpg 1525w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Hane-van-der-Merwe-696x701.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Hane-van-der-Merwe-1068x1076.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Hane-van-der-Merwe-417x420.jpg 417w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Hane-van-der-Merwe.jpg 1593w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/>\u201cHelping neglected communities is my main objective with Miss Ballito and my goal is to help an institution that I am involved with, St Luke\u2019s Home of Healing.<br \/>\nI want to use my platform to have an impact on the young people in my community and to inspire women to venture outside their comfort zones, grow as individuals and try new things.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>LINDIWE KHUMALO, 24, WAITRESS AND PART-TIME STUDENT<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-27631\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Lindiwe-Khumalo-330x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Lindiwe-Khumalo-330x400.jpg 330w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Lindiwe-Khumalo-846x1024.jpg 846w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Lindiwe-Khumalo-768x930.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Lindiwe-Khumalo-1269x1536.jpg 1269w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Lindiwe-Khumalo-1691x2048.jpg 1691w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Lindiwe-Khumalo-696x843.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Lindiwe-Khumalo-1068x1293.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Lindiwe-Khumalo-347x420.jpg 347w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Lindiwe-Khumalo-1920x2325.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/>\u201cApart from personal growth and development, I would like to champion for the betterment of education, especially in the less fortunate communities in and around the Dolphin Coast with the hope of branching out of the Dolphin Coast if the means allow. I would also like to raise awareness of the importance of reading and verbal expression, especially in primary schools.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>FIKILE LONDIWE NDUNAKAZI, 20, RADIO PRESENTER<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-27781\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Fikile-Ndunakazi-257x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"257\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Fikile-Ndunakazi-257x400.jpg 257w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Fikile-Ndunakazi-657x1024.jpg 657w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Fikile-Ndunakazi-768x1196.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Fikile-Ndunakazi-986x1536.jpg 986w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Fikile-Ndunakazi-1315x2048.jpg 1315w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Fikile-Ndunakazi-696x1084.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Fikile-Ndunakazi-1068x1664.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Fikile-Ndunakazi-270x420.jpg 270w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Fikile-Ndunakazi-1920x2991.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Fikile-Ndunakazi-scaled.jpg 1643w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/>\u201cI have entered this competition because I believe in myself and I love children. I want to learn new things and meet new people. I want to experience personal growth so that my modelling journey will grow. I want to be able to help the community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>CHLOE CRAIG, 22, FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-27780\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Chloe-Craig-288x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Chloe-Craig-288x400.jpg 288w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Chloe-Craig-738x1024.jpg 738w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Chloe-Craig-768x1066.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Chloe-Craig-1107x1536.jpg 1107w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Chloe-Craig-1476x2048.jpg 1476w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Chloe-Craig-696x966.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Chloe-Craig-1068x1482.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Chloe-Craig-303x420.jpg 303w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Chloe-Craig.jpg 1753w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/>\u201cThrough Miss Ballito, I hope to learn a lot more about the many factors that affect this community. With Rotary and Rotaract being involved in multiple projects, I\u2019m excited to embark on this journey. I also hope to integrate into this community by meeting new people, making connections, and building a strong bond with the girls and my sponsors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>KAYLA CLEMINSHAW, 22, DRAUGHTSWOMAN<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-27630\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Kayla-Cleminshaw-225x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Kayla-Cleminshaw-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Kayla-Cleminshaw-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Kayla-Cleminshaw-768x1366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Kayla-Cleminshaw-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Kayla-Cleminshaw-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Kayla-Cleminshaw-696x1238.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Kayla-Cleminshaw-1068x1899.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Kayla-Cleminshaw-236x420.jpg 236w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Kayla-Cleminshaw.jpg 1217w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>\u201cI am passionate about helping people and the environment and I never knew how to take that step to actually make a difference. I hope the Miss Ballito pageant can teach me how, and in doing that maybe I can teach more people my age to get involved in helping our local communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>BETH GREEN, 19, AU PAIR<br \/>\n<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-27779\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Beth-Green-317x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"317\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Beth-Green-317x400.jpg 317w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Beth-Green-810x1024.jpg 810w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Beth-Green-768x970.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Beth-Green-1216x1536.jpg 1216w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Beth-Green-1621x2048.jpg 1621w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Beth-Green-696x879.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Beth-Green-1068x1350.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Beth-Green-332x420.jpg 332w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Beth-Green-1920x2426.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/Beth-Green-scaled.jpg 2026w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/>\u201cI hope as a Miss Ballito finalist to set an example to others and encourage them to share kindness and give back to the community. The smallest act of generosity can impact someone\u2019s life greatly. I also want to show that stepping out of my comfort zone has been one of the most rewarding things I\u2019ve done and I hope to inspire others to do the same.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>FIND OUT MORE<\/strong><br \/>\nMiss Ballito is a fundraising initiative organised by the Rotary Club of Zimbali with the goal of empowering young women, raising funds for charity and contributing to community upliftment. The finalists undergo a mentorship programme that includes finance management, life coaching, social media etiquette, nutrition and health. They also take part in photoshoots and community events, and seek out sponsors to contribute to various charities.<br \/>\nDetails: <a href=\"https:\/\/missballito.co.za\/\">www.missballito.co.za<\/a>, @missballito<\/p>\n<p><strong>Photographs:<\/strong> Barry Bowditch<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year, the Zimbali Rotary Club hosts the Miss Ballito competition in search of an ambassador for our community. 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