"I am entering Miss South Africa with the hopes of bringing unity within the African continent. I would like to start conversations that are aimed at repairing the damage caused by xenophobia, not only in South Africa but all over the African continen"

"I want to empower other women struggling with weight to see their health in a whole new light. I want them to embrace non-scale victories and understand their bodies inside and out. That’s where the real transformation happens — nourishing not only our bodies, but our minds and souls too."

"As exciting as this was, on one hand, I got to experience the full acceptance and love from being treated like a South African, and on occasion, with just the mere mention of my surname, I felt what it was like to be treated like a foreigner."

"Being able to dabble between the Television, corporate and modeling industries, has afforded me the opportunity to equip myself with several skills, that have helped me tackle each project I work on with a fresh approach, and new ideas."

"This campaign is about putting our bodies where our minds are at."

"I don't think it ever truly affected my self-esteem, but I have never been in a body I enjoy, and I sincerely hope to change that."

"You can't shame someone into feeling good about themselves; they have to come to it on their own time"

"The joys: you can do what you love. I’m able to live my dream, which I know is a luxury. I know I’ve risen above so much history and I’m able to dream, that’s a beautiful thing."

"I think often we are told the story that powerful women can't get along right? But I think it's kind of a male perspective course when men are together they somehow feel like there can only be one dominant male. Like, there's only enough light for one spot light and so when they look at women they project that onto women as well"

"Even in the same industry, the presence of healthy competition doesn't imply that we (women) don't respect each other. I think it also says a lot about the person when they find another powerful woman to be threatening. It says something about how you see yourself as opposed to what the other women are doing"

"I then stopped reading because I decided that I needed to bring this person to life onscreen because a character in a book is different."

"I like my work to be one side and just leave it there and then I come to a place where I am accepted, a place where I can just be me and fun things and be happy."

"I don't mind not being on TV for a certain time, as long as in that time I am busy with something"

"I am happy with where I am"

"When a show has been running for a while, the actors form a bond and a rhythm of the show and they get into a groove. When you get there you have to match that energy"

"Every actor's job is to get her act right and make sure that she gels so well with the other actor's that viewers can't tell that you are new"

"I am not at a stage where I feel like a veteran"

"My natural crown is a celebration of who I am"

"My heart will always belong to the stage"

"But I think fighting for your own fate is not the wrong thing to do. But fighting for something that was never meant to be yours, it's not worth it"

"Why is it we can't make use of the land? The ownership isn't as important as the use."

"I am very passionate about theater and acting and never let my circumstances stand in my way of living my dream."

"They put salt on the wound, and that made things worse. The way they have handled the whole situation, this is not what we expected as South Africans and people who have voted for this government to be in control"

"Motherhood has taught me that nothing is impossible as long as you set your mind to it."

"But put yourself first before you can attempt to assist others. The world has many challenges but don’t ever think you can overcome all of them. Always say please and thank you."

"I always think of how I have survived in this industry and try to make sure young actors do not struggle as much."

"My wish list is to have a proper theater in each and every township within South Africa. A proper theater. Because at the moment we're performing in halls, in school halls. We don't get the excitement of the lights, the sound…. That magic thing that happens when you put all of those things together on stage we can't have because we do not have all of the resources. So, for me, if I were to win loads and loads of money, I would plant theaters, proper theaters in each and every township in South Africa."

"The play doesn't pull any punches. It doesn't skirt the issues. It allows viewers to make up their own minds."

"But, along the way I realized you actually need to understand there's a lot more than just being on the stage. There's a lot involved that one does when one is an artist."

"I was so busy making sure I worked hard to provide for them that sometimes I buried myself in work. Now, I can spoil their kids and be the adviser."

"I come from a background of artists being poor, and I have vowed that I will not put up a production if artists are not going to be paid. I will look for funding. I will look for money so that artists--especially the young artists--know that you can actually live in this career. You can be able to make money and not stay poor."

"If you are on stage and use theater as a tool to talk to people, you reach them better. People don't want to be lectured. People don't want to be screamed at. People don't want to feel sad. But, you need to entertain as well as giving out the message. So, we kind of felt like in a community, people want to laugh."

"We didn't have theatres that accepted black people."

"I believe as creatives, our biggest responsibility to create work for ourselves and others."

"I was excited to see more of us telling our stories with real roles."

"People want to laugh at themselves. But, who is going to start the joke?"

"I’ve lived a fulfilling life, one that is filled with storytelling but more than anything I’m known as that woman who loves to share."

"You are doing great just by waking up in the morning and making sure your child is well and good."

"Its important to have diverse voices involved in the storytelling process as this will define whether the audience will relate."

"I believe that there is a tendency to focus on narratives of struggle and resilience when it comes to black women on screen but I love to tell stories that centre on joy, adventure, and carefree living."

"I think the willingness to learn is extremely important. I never pretend to know everything and I’m always grateful for opportunities that allow me to sharpen my tools."

"It’s important to know where your strengths lie and solely focus on that. That’s why when starting a business, It is vital that you partner with people that compliment the skills that you have."

"We’re building a legacy, and I hope this inspires every young woman out there to pick up a camera and tell her story."

"It’s important to have realistic expectations about what you want to do, If you just want to handle the creative side, then partner with trusted people who can run the business side."

"Trust yourself. The world is not as scary as we think it is."

"I feel that someone else owning your idea is challenging."

"The reason why I am where I am is because someone mentored me and helped me."

"We have been longing to tell a story about Black families being Black families, and this series is a celebration of who we are in all our chaos."

"Your diet plays into your overall health – mind, body and soul."

"Fame became a big part of my life in my early years but I didn’t want that to define me. I learned to be a person of worth aside from that."