Lesego Nkuna’s selection as a competitor in the prestigious Mrs South Africa competition is a major win for South African family structures.
The participation of the mother of three in Mrs South Africa is a testament to her unwavering commitment to empowering parents who are no longer in a relationship or married, to not just be present in their children’s lives but also to play meaningful and impactful roles in their children’s lives.
Alarmed by recent Statistics South Africa reports that 68.7% of children who were born in the last two decades live in single-parent households, Nkuna’s participation in the competition provides a unique platform to amplify the importance of responsible parenting, particularly for single parents.
The 37-year-old believes that responsible parenting is not just about providing for children financially, but also about being emotionally present and involved in their lives.
“I am humbled and honored to have been selected to participate in Mrs South Africa,” says Nkuna. “This platform will enable me to amplify important messages about responsible parenting, and I am excited to be part of this amazing journey.
“As a parent, I know how challenging it can be to raise children, and I want to use this opportunity to inspire other single parents to never give up and to always put their children first.”
She believes that through her participation in this prestigious event, she can help to break down the stigma associated with single parenthood and promote the importance of co-parenting.
Her passion for responsible parenting and advocacy for co-parenting is infectious, and we are excited to see her use this platform to amplify her message.
While dismissing work commitment as the excuse used by some parents, the successful IT entrepreneur said: “As a successful businesswoman, I know the importance of balancing work and family life,” says Lesego Nkuna. “I want to show other parents that it is possible to achieve success in both areas of life, and that responsible parenting is the foundation for happy and healthy families.”
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