Volume 65 December 2026-January 2026 : Social
5 minutes with Miss Festive 2011
Author : Bakang Segokgo
Q. First of all, how does it feel to becrowned Miss Festive 2011?
A. I am excited and it feels good. I havealways loved pageantry and I feel like Ihave achieved what I have always wantedto.
Q. Who is Amantle?
A. I am an outgoing, fun-loving andintelligent young woman from Serowe.
Q. As the newly crowned queen appointedfor driving the youth against carelessdriving, drug and alcohol abuse initiativehow do you intend to educate your peers and Batswana this festive season?
A. The aim is to get involved in roadblocks and educate people about the importance of taking responsibility on the roads. I will organise tournaments in villages and invite personalities that the youth idolise to talk about responsibility on the road. That will keep them engaged with something different instead of going to bars, clubs and indulging in drugs. As young people we should strive for a safe and secure nation because we are tomorrow`s leaders.
Q. Which ministry would you like to workwith to fight this war and why?
A. I would like to work with the Ministryof Health because I believe the person`swealth is a person`s health. A healthynation is vital.
Q. Where do you get your inspiration?
A. The fact that I have a vision in lifeand working to help the needy keeps megoing.
Q. When did you develop passion forbeauty pageants?
A. It all started in 2000 when I was in preschooland I was crowned Miss Aunty`sLittle Angel. I was also crowned MissRainbow High School and later I became1st Princess for Miss MoselewapulaSecondary School.
Q.. What is your next career?
A. Public relations. I like interacting withpeople.
Q. How do you view life?
A. It is a gift from God. Everyone has a roleto play and live life to the fullest
Q. Mention things you cannot live without
A. My toothbrush, cell phone, clothes oh! Ilove fashion and food.
Q. What are you walking home with besidesthe crown?
A. Oh! I won myself a blackberry torch, atrip to Kasane by air and P5000.
Q. Your last word
A. Youth you are the future of Botswana, letus behave and stop indulging in alcohol anddrug abuse, don`t drink and please do drivesafely. Let`s work together for a better nation.