Mrs Mpumalanga 2020

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Contents

4 Mrs Mpumalanga Finalist 2020
5 Provincial Mpumalanga Ms Finalist 2020
7 Letter from the director, Jacque Lombard
8 Letter from the CEO & Producer, Zane Jansen van
Rensburg
11 Mrs Mpumalanga - Morongwa Dlamini
14 Selection Process
15 About Mrs Mpumalanga
16 Judging criteria & process for Mrs Mpumalanga
17 Mrs Mpumalanga Vision & Mission
19 Fuelling Futures - Tshepiso Phosa
27 Lasea Swift
33 Kgaugelo Ntini (Mrs Mpumalanga Charity 2019)
34 Bride & Co by Rejoice Mlambo
36 Financial Risk Planing - Timeless Financial Consultant
42 Marcia Keen

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MrMs PUMALANGA
2020

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Nomsa Nomfundo Phumzile Mashilone Portia Nompumelelo

Roxy van Bruwaene Shirley Charlotte Ngutsone Wondile Litheko

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Provincial
MPUMALANGAMs

2020

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Marinda Pieterse Memory Ngobeni Potego Sekome

Refiloe Mona Xoli Conco Zanele Ngwenya

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Letter from the director

Jacques Lombard

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Mrs Mpumalanga 2019, the year of change!

Mrs Mpumalanga 2019 Morongwa Dlamini took child abuse.
the world by storm. She gave Mrs Mpumalanga
a new image in her own way, she will also be The year 2019 will also be of great remembrance
remembered as the queen of the people. as we started with a new title by registering
Morongwa’s initial shy smile turned into a smile the Provincial Mpumalanga Ms, this new title is
of confidence that could change the world open for entries for any lady 26 years + that is
as it did in the Province of Mpumalanga. We single, widowed or divorced. We immediately
certainly had our glamourous moments when started receiving entries for this new category
Mrs Mpumalanga was seen on the red carpet and we were privileged to have chosen a
at the SOPA ( State of the Province address) Top 10. We believe this title will make a major
and so many other red-carpet events but she impact in our province and communities all over
will be remembered as the Mrs Mpumalanga Mpumalanga.
that could easily change from a glamor queen
to a sport star with her running shoes on in a To enter a pageant like Mrs Mpumalanga is
couple of minutes. Morongwa Dlamini made a very big step in self-development. It is not
her mark in so many ways and this is what the an easy decision to enter and go through a
title is all about to leave a legacy, to look back selection process of interviews and then commit
and be certain you will be remembered. Our to achieve the compulsory different targets set
Queen was promoting a year of living a healthy by management over their period of 4 months.
lifestyle, she believed in creating a better and One certain fact about the Mrs Mpumalanga
healthier community and even had International brand is that the brand cannot be intimidated.
assistance to make sure running shoes are The Mrs Mpumalanga Brand is very clear about
available to the less fortunate in the rural areas. its vision, mission and cultural statement and this
can be read in this issue of the Mrs Mpumalanga
We had our ups and downs in 2019 but again Magazine.
the positives far outshined the negatives. The Mrs We are already planning the next International
Mpumalanga Foundation hosted the Miss & Mr event and we are currently in negotiations with
Deaf World, Europe and Asia and World fashion fashion directors in India to host the first every
show in 2019 here in Mpumalanga. We had Indo - South African fashion conclave here in
16 countries visiting and we had 60 foreigners the Province of Mpumalanga. We already had
for 10 days enjoying our beautiful country and several meetings regarding this International
more specifically Mpumalanga “the land where fashion showcase and so far, it looks very
the sun rises” We produced two International promising. The Mrs Mpumalanga Brand will once
productions, the crowning of Miss and Mr Deaf again be the trendsetters by bringing another
World gala event and the World Fashion Show International event to our home ground.
that was live streamed to all these 16 countries
from Mbombela. We are extremely excited to have our new title
holders doing more road trips in 2020 to ensure
The year of 2019 will also be remembered that the Mrs Mpumalanga Brand is known in
as the year of magnificent changes in the every corner of this Province. Our new queens
management team of the organization. We of Mrs Mpumalanga 2020 and Provincial
firstly appointed Zané Jansen van Rensburg as Mpumalanga Ms 2020 will meet the people of
the CEO of Mrs Mpumalanga and together we the Province and together we will strive to make
established the Mrs Mpumalanga Foundation a difference on each level that falls in line with
with the insights of Mr Lungani Mfeka. Our Mrs our objectives.
Charity Kgaugelo Ntini was also very active and We would like to thank our loyal supporters, the
offered her assistance on an ongoing basis to private sector supporting the brand, Facebook
assist with projects relating to the Mrs Charity followers and friends, our new finalists for 2020
Title and of course this all links back to the Mrs and of course our Sponsors. Thank you to each
Mpumalanga Foundation. Kgaugelo was the and every sponsor involved in Mrs Mpumalanga
very first Charity Title Holder and took on a and the Mrs Mpumalanga Brand.
project dear to her heart by assisting to build a
new kitchen for the Kamagugu Inclusive School Jacques Lombard
in Mbombela and also stood firm as an activist
for gender-based violence against women and

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Our CEO reflects on 2019
Zané Jansen van Rensburg

Provincial Mpumalanga Ms, the team and I
are looking forward to working with you during
2020 and to leave a lasting legacy during your
reign.

To my production team, what an unbelieve
team of people! You have not only left your
footprints (and fingerprints) on this production,
but also in my heart. I have nothing but
gratitude, respect and love for each and
every one of you. I do want to give special
thanks to my Director, Jacques Lombard,
without your’ believe and support, this year
would not have been possible. Your vision has
changed so many lives!

I wish to express my thank and gratitude to the For myself, this was a year of personal and
following people: spiritual growth. Our failures kept me humble,
and our successes made me proud. Not only
1. God for creating this opportunity and a bag of salt was eaten together, but buckets
blessing us during this process and production. full of tears. When we were ready to give up,
2. My Parents for their continued support God gave us perseverance and grace and
3. My love, Paul, for always having my back we were able to make each production a
4. My team, for the uphill challenge that we success, despite the circumstances behind the
overcome every day. Putting a production of scenes. This year has taught me to stay on my
this magnitude together is never an easy task, knees in prayer.
with all the behind the scene efforts, the public
was rewarded with a smooth and fantastic The cumulations of 12 month’s trials and
event. tribulations, ended in a spectacular
“You are only as good as the people you extravaganza on the 14th of December 2019.
surround yourself with” – Jacques Lombard Our presenters, behind the scenes staff and
contestants ensured that this night would
My special thanks to the contestants of 2019. never be anything but a success. To the media
Hard work, perseverance and woman of and the public, without your support, none of
fortitude, you thought me so much not only this would have been possible.
of myself but also what is possible if you put
your mind to it! Wow! Thank you for the love The team and I are personally looking forward
you have for your Province and people, to 2020 and to keep on growing the brand,
your continued contribution will never go but also to give back to the communities of
unnoticed. Mpumalanga, and leave a positive impact
wherever we may come in contact with each
To the winners of Mrs Mpumalanga and and every one of you.

Everyone can rise above their circumstances
and achieve success if they are dedicated to
and passionate about what they do.
– Nelson Mandela

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Production Choreographers

Head Choreographer

Gerhard van Rooyen

Interesting facts about the five year
undefeated International Champion

Gerhard has been dancing for 15 years

2015
-1st in the Exhibition dance championships Blackpool London
-1st WDC world Exhibition dance championships Dutch open

2016
-1st in the WDC Indonesian dance open Championships
-Recognised as DANCE LEGENDS in Manhattan New York
-Spec performers in Classics is Groot
-Spec performers in Afrikaans is Groot

2017
-1st in the WDC Indonesian dance open Championships
-Spec performers in Classics is Groot
-Spec performers in Afrikaans is Groot

2018 & 2019
-Professional VIP performers at the WDC World Grand Prix Taipei Taiwan

Been Dancing professionally for over 10 years. Doing numerous casino and corporate shows
across the country

Assistant Choreographer

Michelle Verster

Michelle Verster has been giving dance
classes for nine years. She started out with
her career in Middelburg with Nadia Smith
who coached me. She choreographed
the dancing team for Mrs. Mpumalanga
for three years and the fourth year she
choreographed and modeled the Mrs.
Mpumalanga and Provincial Mpumalanga
Ms. Finalist.

Michelle focused this year on the opening
scene of the production with the finalist.

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Morongwa Dlamini

My journey as Mrs Mpumalanga 2019

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It was on the 1st December 2018 when my dream My journey would not be complete without my two
personal sponsors; The Body Shop Riverside Mall for
turned into reality. God loves us all and I would like my makeup, and Shades Beauty who made sure that
to start by thanking Him for the wonderful lifetime my nails are always looking great.
opportunity that He chose for me to experience. Not forgetting to mention sponsors who supported the
Being Mrs Mpumalanga has been a short journey filled Ladies Race as part of the development of athletes and
with challenges, drama, bitterness and lessons, but in giving back to the community. The following sponsors
that I gained strength and growth. This journey has that supported since the initial year are:
taught me to be responsible; work smart; give back Buscor PTY LTD, Mopani Pharmacy, Eskort Butchery,
to the community; engage with local, national and St Peters Mbombela, Vayeya, Ntinga Engineers, Light
international sponsors; accept who I am; focus on my Resilient Clinic, Sunbake, Pastor Dimakatso from
goals and objectives; appreciate people; balance studies, Kingdom Works Global, SA Home Loans, Winmar,
family, work and community activities; think out of Galitos Halls and all other sponsors/individuals that
the box and much more. supported with any type of contribution.
I have experienced a breakthrough and abundance in My reigning will never stop as I believe that the
my reign. Many doors and avenues have opened and I community will always see me as an ambassador
will forever be grateful. and look up to me for improving lives. My plan is
I am delighted to mention that I have achieved all of to continue to give back to the community as it is
my planned activities mentioned below within a short very close to my heart and I believe that it creates
period of twelve months: the feeling of compassion, humanity and a sense of
Promoted healthy living in the Province. appreciation. I’ve done a lot of community work
Founder of the Ladies Race (Registered in the however, my focus will be guided by the following
Mpumalanga and National Race Calendar), which has motto: No to poverty, no to hunger and supporting
grown from 400 to 500 participants in a period of two healthy lifestyle.
years. I am dedicated to the continuous project of collecting
Gave back to the community of Masoyi, to fight and donating trainers/running shoes and sports clothes
against hunger and poverty by donating a 5000-liter for pensioners and disadvantaged top runners. Most of
JoJo water tank, signage board and groceries to Good the donated trainers/running shoes and sports clothes
Hope multipurpose center. are from local runners, Hong Kong and Australia. My
Nurtured and developed runners to participate in foundation is on the list of beneficiaries for Sunshine
national and international competitions. Action, one of the biggest Charity Organisations in
Sourced bursaries/scholarships for talented athletes to Hong Kong. I wish to remain their beneficiary forever
further their studies at Jeppe College. if it is possible.
Arranged an early annual Christmas party with In closing, to the community of Mpumalanga, Mrs
disadvantaged kids. Mpumalanga team, my friends, employer and the
Collected and donated more than 300 pairs of new charity organisations of my choice, I thank you for
and used trainers/running shoes to disadvantaged allowing me to work and serve to the best of my
talented runners and pensioners. ability. I strived to change while you brought the best
Collected and donated sports clothes to those who are out of me.
disadvantaged. To my husband and kids, my mother, brothers and
Above all, I am proud that during my reign I was sisters I thank you. It would not be possible without
awarded with more titles. I am currently serving as a your continuous support and understanding.
Healthy Lifestyle Ambassador for the Mpumalanga ‘It does not matter how slowly I go as long I do not
Department of Health, Mopani Community Builder stop”
Ambassador, and Sports Charity Ambassador for
Nelspruit Marathon Club. All of these titles were
awarded during my reigning period and I will forever
be thankful.

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Re-living Mrs Mpumalanga

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2019 Gala Event

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Mrs Mpumalanga 2021 &
Provincial Mpumalanga Ms 2021
Selection Process

Interviews: Entrants will go through interview process before qualifying
for Finalist, not all entries are invited for interviews and not all interviews
qualify as finalist.
Important areas we are going through to look at
• Photo shoots
• Interaction with other finalist, sponsors and when in public with
followers/fans and community
• Social media and self-marketing
• Community involvement
• Media coverage
• Building and promoting the Mrs. Mpumalanga or Provincial

Mpumalanga Ms. And personal brand/or business
• Punctuality

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About Mrs Mpumalanga About
Mrs Mpumalanga

The Mrs. Mpumalanga pageant was hosted
for the first time in 2015, organized and
driven by the Timeless Group. Hoping to
attracted hundreds of women from across
the province of Mpumalanga, the Mrs.
Mpumalanga pageant aims to support
the ideals and attribute of today’s married
woman – a woman who has inner beauty,
outer beauty and a beauty she takes out
into her everyday life as a wife that is smart,
sensual and sassy!

Every aspect of the pageant supports the
ideals and attribute of today’s woman – a
woman who has her own goals and views
of her role within society. The idea that a
“Beauty Queen” is just for show and only
judge n her exterior beauty in certainly not
relevant in the search for our ambassador.
We always refer to the “full package”
which includes among other attributes, the
inner strength and maturity to take on the
role and ability to be able to interact with
people on all levels and social standing.

A key focus of the pageant is to empower
women from the moment they are chosen
as finalist to the possibility of eventually
being crowned the winner.

Our vision as Mrs. Mpumalanga
management team is to provide each
and every finalist with an opportunity to
discover their best selves and live to their
full potential, so that they can also inspire
other woman in Mpumalanga. To start this
ripple effect we need to support of the
community in various aspects.

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Judging criteria and process for Mrs. Mpumalanga

You will be judge on the following aspects and • Each Aspect or Categories will be divided into all/
categories: some of the following criteria:
• Poise / Grace
• Meeting the minimum R10 000 payment • Personality
requirement over period of 4 months. Any • Demeanour
payments more than the original R10 000 • Eye Contact
will automatically let you qualify for the Mrs. • Age appropriate behaviour, dress or outfit selection
Mpumalanga Charity Title. The Charity Title • Well spoken, answering of questions and
will also receive prizes, Sash and Crown. Will be articulation
invited to functions and part of Mrs. Mpumalanga • Overall look
management team for 2020. • Positive energy
• Selling of Tickets for the Gala event. • Interview scoring will be very important and please
• Interview – Business Plan, Building the brand Mrs. take note:
Mpumalanga, Community involvement for next
12 months, projects and how would you promote Interview Guidelines
and advertise sponsors. Interview outfit very • Interviews will be conducted “panel style”.
important (Office wear). • Might not be same judges as first interview.
• Photo Shoots – Overall behaviour towards • As previously stated, the interview will focus
sponsors, sponsored products, clothes and primarily on the finalist’s business plan for 2020.
punctuality. • Judges will approach interview same as an
• Social media and Media – posts, creative employer interviewing a job applicant.
initiatives, building brand both Mrs. Mpumalanga • The finalists are applying a job of provincial
and personal, advertising of sponsors. ambassador for our company, pageant sponsors,
• Community involvement – projects involved in and most importantly, modern women in South
and plans for 2020. Africa.
• Opening scene dress specially designed for finalist • Conversational skills very important.
(sponsored). • Must be able to express yourself clearly,
• White Dress by Bride & Co (sponsored). diplomatically, and must project a pleasant
• Evening Wear (Also the garment you will be personality at all times.
crowned in.) Own choice. • The winner must be confident and comfortable
• Top 5 answering of question on stage. communicating with people from all social-
• economic and cultural backgrounds.

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Mrs. Mpumalanga's Vision & Mission

Vision responsibility for responses to our communication. We
A Province united, changing lives for the better and in greet and say good-bye to people using their names. We
a positive way in our community, province and greater always apologize for any upsets first, and then look for
South-Africa, while ensuring the province becomes the nr solutions. We will only discuss concerns in private with
1 tourist destination. To ensure the people of our province persons involved.
remain positive about change and to be an example to Success: We totally focus our thoughts, energy, and
the country on what a province can achieve if working attention on the successful outcome of whatever we are
together. doing. We are willing to win and allow others to win. At all
Mission times we display our inner pride, prosperity, competence,
Mrs Mpumalanga is a team of committed, positive people and personal confidence. We are successful people.
striving to be balanced, integrated and honest. We have Education: We learn from our mistakes. We constantly
more than 15 years of experience in beauty pageants, learn, grow, and master so that we can help our fellow
functions and productions not only on provincial level but team members /title holders learn, grow, and master too.
also national and even international level. We are working with mothers and therefor ensure mothers
We are classified under a provincial beauty pageant. communicate the importance of proper education to their
We have a good reputation with years of professional children. Knowledge is power and THAT, nobody can take.
experience in this field. The director of Mrs Mpumalanga Teamwork: We are team players and can easily be team
has more than 15 years experience in the beauty, modelling leaders. We do whatever it takes to stay together and
and production industry. We have good relationships and achieve team goals. We focus on cooperation and always
networking opportunities with other provincial pageants come to a resolution, not a compromise. We ask for help
and national pageants like Miss, Mr and Mrs South-Africa. when we need it and we are compassionate to others who
We are not an ordinary beauty pageant, we focus on ask us.
finding a married woman with a balance between reaching Balance: We have a balanced approach to life,
for their dreams, making a difference in their community remembering that our spiritual, social, physical, and
and province while maintaining a balance between work, family aspects are just as important as our financial and
family and friends. She will not only be an ambassador for intellectual duties. We complete our work and our most
the Mrs Mpumalanga brand but also for our province and important tasks first, so we can have quality time to
our sponsors/stake holders. ourselves and with our families.
Culture Statement Fun: We view our lives as a journey to be enjoyed and
Commitment: We will give a 100 percent to make appreciated and we create an atmosphere of fun and
a positive change in our immediate community and happiness so all around us enjoy it as well.
province. We will always recommend products and services
of our annual sponsors to friends, family and the greater
province.

Ownership: We are truly responsible for our actions and Consistency: We are consistent in our actions so the team
outcomes. We are accountable for results and we realise can feel comfortable in dealing with us at all times. We are
change can only happen if we first start with ourselves. disciplined in our work so our results, growth, and success
Integrity: We as a team and each individual will always are constant.
speak the truth. What we promise, we will deliver Gratitude: We are truly grateful people. We say thank you
Excellence: We/I look for ways to do more with less and and show appreciation often and, in many ways, so that all
stay on a path of constant and never-ending improvement around us know how much we appreciate everything and
and innovation. everyone we have in our lives. We celebrate our wins and
Communication: We speak positively of our fellow team the wins of the Mrs Mpumalanga Team and the Sponsors/
members/title holders, our sponsors and stake holders Stake Holders.
and the Mrs Mpumalanga Management Team both in Abundance: We will strive to be abundant people. We
public and in private. We speak with good purpose using deserve our abundance and we are easily able to both give
empowering and positive conversation. We never use or and receive it. We allow abundance in all areas of our lives
listen to sarcasm or gossip. We acknowledge what is being by respecting our wins self-worth and that of all others.
said as true for the speaker at that moment and we take

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FUELING FUTURES

From influence to impact

Tshepiso Phosa’s many and varied roles in life and business Tshepiso sold Milviforce Puma in October 2018 and,
are a clear reflection of her passion for education, her having a sound foundation in the fuel industry, is
commitment to sharing her knowledge and resources, now involved in the wholesaling sector, dealing with
her excellent business acumen, and her fighting spirit as neighbouring countries.
a champion for gender equality. She is an overcomer who Tshepiso is also a director of Mathews Phosa & Associates,
has risen to great heights as an entrepreneur, director, and responsible for four portfolios; an active board member
philanthropist. of MobiGo Solutions, which specialises in top-end
Tshepiso, age 28, is also the inspiration behind a newly technological training material and facilities; and a director
published book called Fuelling Futures, From Influence to of Lowveld Coffee Distribution, distributing and financing
Impact, co-authored by Timothy Maurice Webster, brain coffee machines. In 2018 Tshepiso was appointed as the
& brand expert. In her young life she has experienced and first female executive on the board of directors of the Steval
survived being raped, physically abusive relationships, Pumas Rugby Union, now the iCollege Pumas.
severe depression, and at her lowest moment she tried to As an active philanthropist, Tshepiso believes that every
take her own life. The book relates Tshepiso’s story that child in South Africa deserves to be educated and protected.
proves that reverse role play is possible and that all women In 2015 she adopted the Kungumusa Community Care
can come back from gender- related attacks, and it serves as Base in Tekwane outside Nelspruit, where she provided
a handbook to open conversations and navigate narratives weekly food parcels, and the Woodhouse Community Care
on how to bounce back from social injustice. Base Centre orphanage in Mataffin. Through Milviforce,
Daughter of Dr Mathews Phosa, former premier of she provided food and entertainment for the 169 children
Mpumalanga and member of the ANC National Executive who are accommodated, and funded the building of a
Committee, and Pinky Phosa, businesswoman and political library. Tshepiso has also volunteered at Curro Meridian
activist, Tshepiso grew up in Nelspruit in Mpumalanga, School in Karino where she established a programme to
and matriculated from Uplands College in 2009. equip matriculants with life skills to prepare them for life
She studied at Varsity College Pretoria for a BCom Degree after school, and is involved in the Mrs
in Business Management for two years and then changed Mpumalanga programme, supporting the finalists with
direction to complete a Higher Certificate in Events business direction, sponsorships, and various projects.
Management, which she passed with eight distinctions and Having overcome major challenges and gender-biased
came second in her class. She says her father taught her one experiences in her life, Tshepiso’s sights are set on success,
of her most important life lessons – that education is your for herself and for other women and marginalised youth.
only wealth and that it is the one thing that no one can She says, “We live in an unpredictable world with the next
take away from you as an individual. generation struggling to get a grip on their purpose and
Tshepiso’s business career started at Brent Oil in Irene existence. Their future is often unclear and it is important
during her university vacations and then in 2015, she to be ready and willing to make a difference. My future is
joined Mathews Phosa & Associates consultancy as a junior wrapped up in my ability to fuel my dreams and I choose
administrative manager. Later that year she identified to be a vessel for transformation in this lop-sided world.”
an opportunity to invest in a petrol station on the main
Gauteng-Maputo route, Brent Oil N4, which was renamed
Milviforce Puma Nelspruit N4. After extensive training,
she became the proud owner and hands-on manager of her
own business in September 2015.
Operating in a traditionally male-dominated industry
motivated Tshepiso to push herself harder and in the
first few months of operation, she exceeded the highest
record for litres sold on her site since 1999. Her business
philosophy is based on the belief that, “You shouldn’t ask
someone to do something you cannot do yourself and you
need to lead by example.”

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Photo Shoot at Urban
WITH PHOTOGRAPHER

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House with

STEFAN DE VILLIERS

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A Woman In A Man's
World L a s e a S w i f t C o u r i e

The Mrs Mpumalanga director, Jacques Lombard work my way up with working long hours without
decided to visit the offices of Lasea Swift (Courie), the overtime. Through Telkom I’ve studied Training &
owner of Swift Group to have an informal chat with Business Management and was also working in the
this very successful women in order to get to know her Training Sector as a Lecturer. During my traveling
better. ventures as a Lecturer I fell in love with the Lowveld
When you enter the offices of Swift Group specializing and decided that one day when I have kids I will bring
in plumbing and electrical and General Building them up in Mbombela – a small city where the sun rises
Maintenance you immediately step into what you that warms your heart in such a way that you have time
thought a MANS WORLD would be; but boy oh to live a life of caring with humble, loving people…
boy are you wrong… You ask to speak to the owner Here I am now, 15years in the Lowveld enjoying all
and awaits Mr Swift to appear and then you are it can offer, from breath taking nature sceneries to the
surprised to finally meet the owner! HE is a SHE. Lasea most warm hearted people that root themselves in this
Swift (Courie) is well known in the community of Haven…
Mbombela, she is known as a strong business women, As a young girl what were your ambitions, what did
very active and very involved citizen in our province. you think you were going to do with your life?
We thought it is time to get to know this very assertive, Hahaha!!! I wanted to be an actress or a teacher and to
professional but oh so friendly lady with her bubbly have enough money to help others not to suffer like we
personality. Lasea agreed to the interview and the did…. I wanted to go to Hollywood and now I am a
following questions were asked, here is what she had to Drama Queen in my own Bollywood… Seriously, this
say: environment provides a constant series of Drama every
Where did you grow up and if not from day. It is a very competitive and reactive world and to
Mpumalanga how did you end up in the province be able to make it, one has to think pro-actively and
known as the land where the sun rises? think on your feet, in other words… Action, action,
I grew up in various parts of Free state, Gauteng and action!!!
Northern Transvaal (as far as Messina) and have been
in 15 schools – this all was due to a very struggling Tell us more about your family, husband and
childhood, divorcing parents and other life challenges. children?
I ended up matriculating in Rustenburg and started One BIG family, literally and figuratively… I have
working at the Post Office, because my parents were three brothers and one sister, two half-brothers and one
poor and there was no way to pay for any studies. The
Post Office became Telkom and I have managed to

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half-sister, all of them are taller than me – except my of what is given to us on earth in Galasiers 6 and strive
oldest brother! Some of them even have to bend before to put that in action every day.
entering a room… My husband – Patrick Courie - is How important is community involvement and
my safe Haven and “silent” partner, he hardly speaks please tell us about a few highlights of projects you
and does not like to be surrounded with a lot of people; were involved in?
which is totally the opposite of myself and exactly (MONICAS HOUSE OF HOPE)
what I need. He is a perfectionist and hard worker Oh, my word… the Most important in Business;
and loves me dearly. My children… Drama Queens in after all we are the community, the community is our
Actions – Lonita (18) and Bianca (14) – never a dull Customer-, Supplier-, Management-, Advising-Base!
moment with them around, from funny selfies to video Everything starts and end with Community, fact. How
clips to various shows on several platforms they keep us do you expect your community to support you, if you
entertained 24/7. They complete me and remind me do not support or service your community? Or maybe
daily to be good and kind and always ready to give and it’s just the way I feel, because I am so passionate to
educate, without expecting anything in return. I am make a difference, even if it is just in one person’s life…
truly blessed!!! My biggest projects so far are projects where I can
Tell us your 3 worst qualities and your 3 best use Swift Group’s expertise to better the day to day
qualities as a person? challenges on sanitary needs in Schools or organisations
Impatience if things do not go my way “Swiftly”, Come involved in less fortunate individuals.
across too harsh at times, Control freak. Do you have any projects you are currently busy with
Love to Give or Give back to the less fortunate and or on the table for 2020?
community, Positive outlook on life, Love to Network Oh yes, absolutely. I am still in the planning phase and
and connect people are busy with negotiations with various other entities
How do you balance a full day between family, to make sure we do something BIG and cannot reveal
friends and business and still have time to be so anything yet.
involved in your community?

I start and end every day with a prayer, which helps How do you survive as a WOMEN in this very
me to be still and think before I act. Planning and competitive industry known as a man’s world,
Networking plays a huge role in my day to day plumbing, electrical and General Building
operations, that results me surrounding myself with a Maintenance?
lot of people that are like minded and have the same I believe that “survival is for those who never except
goals and desires. I see each entity as a relationship. defeat”, in other words; by keep on trying and stay
Relationships for me is about putting in sometimes intact with change and customer needs with the
and other times receiving and the ability to balance emphases on Communication and honesty. The Power
that with a clear understanding of respect for one of the Mind is my trend-setter: “What you think is
another. We seldom lack the ability to notice the what you say, what you say is what you do, what you
perception or expectations from the other party and do is what becomes a habit, what becomes a habit
therefore communication is vital to the maintenance of becomes your lifestyle”. I rely on God for direction
all relationships. One also has to realise that sometimes and the experts that I surround myself with, my
relationships end, which could be very sad, but employees, my suppliers, my subcontractors, my clients,
necessary to enter a new phase in one’s life. my community…. My people. I am nothing without
May we ask what your biggest disappointment was them.
and how did you handle or overcome it? What can we still expect from Lasea Swift (Courie)
Although people are the area where I invest the most, in the future, we assume you are a go getter and
People also became my biggest disappointment and I constantly seeking new business opportunities,
do believe at some stage we all go through this. I found anything specific maybe you have in mind as a dream
that the best way to overcome that is to “forgive and not still to be achieved?
to judge”; it’s all about frame of reference, perceptions Well, I am so excited with my new investment in the
and current state of mind… I constantly remind myself

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new Urban House Mbombela Bistro with my partner judgemental; takes guts and perseverance. I remember
Claud Kruger. The restaurant started trading on the my time spend with Mash Mokgatle during her year of
1st of November and already over exceeded all our Mrs Mpumalanga when we renovated Monica’s House
expectations, due to Claud’s brilliant innovative and of Hope; she had to manage a project very sensitive
creative ideas. We are looking into expanding our to social media and it came with a lot of challenges. I
offerings in 2020, so watch this space… remember I also entered a likewise competition when
Furthermore, I am working with my team of experts I was 18years and won the title of first princess and I
to expand to new offerings under the Swift Group remember the journey taught me a lot about myself, I
umbrella, but will leave it as a surprise towards the learned to respect and appreciate other woman and not
middle of 2020. to judge a book by its cover, I learned to take criticism
What do you do to relax, any hobbies? and to stand tall no matter who says what.
Relax??? Hahaha, thanks to Urban House Mbombela What would your message be to women in our
and my supportive friends I seem to do that more province seeking opportunities in business?
often these days. I also like to support my daughters My 4x P’s:
with their shows as part of my relaxing events. Then Pray – start and end your day in Prayer
of course my husband, with his quiet touch in my life, Power of the mind – What you think becomes say
I sometimes escape from this adrenaline world and I becomes do becomes habit become lifestyle…
surround myself with and watch romantic movies with Pillar of Positivity – Build all on that
him. Put it in Action – start now, don’t wait another second

What would say are your hidden talents? Last but not least what is your life motto?
With me nothing gets hidden. I am an open book or To build a legacy to serve all in need
maybe I must write a book… that could be a hidden We ended our chat and I honestly can say this is a lady
talent? Mmmmm anyone can spend some time with if you want some
Describe to us a normal business day in the life of advice, you can learn allot. In response to my gratitude
Lasea Swift (Courie)? Lasea greeted me with the following:

Hahaha!!! Do you have time, hahaha!!! Drama drama I want to take this opportunity to humbly thank you
drama, 1, 2, 3, action…. Every morning we are a group for the honour of being a “show-case” to others, if I can
of between 40 and 50 that will start the day in prayer put it like that… This journey is an exciting venture
to help us all to stay Godly and to build our day on a that takes me a little bit out of my comfort zone, but
Godly foundation. Thereafter we have a 15-20 minute I also realise that it is part of sharing to in order other
feedback sessions, looking back at the previous day’s woman or individuals to mirror themselves in my
activities, share compliments, and handle challenges and journey so that we all can benefit from one another and
singing a birthday song from time-to-time. Thereafter learn together…
the fun starts while we organise about 12-15 teams to
go out to their first calls, I then become the planner of
projects ahead, in between I liaise with various role-
players needed, I have meetings, educate and I spend
time with my kids and end my day with a prayer and a
special kiss to my husband (it’s very important to kiss).

How do you feel about competitions like Mrs
Mpumalanga for women and do you believe it
empowers women and if so how?

I must first tell you, I solute each and every woman
entering a Competition like this. They might not be
expected to carry a hard hat, but to be judged on each
and everything they do and wear on a social platform
daily by a human race that sometimes can become very

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Portia Mtombeni
I am the destiny
Portia Nompumelelo Mtombeni grew up at
Kwaggafonteinwhere the team TS Galaxy
come from.

As a young child while watching television
I would see the work put into the mining
industry. I have noticed there are so many
men at work and thought to myself that
women are also capable to be exposed
into the mining ndustry. My dream as a
youngster was to introduce women in the
mining industry and teach them " life in
mining"

Little did I know that one day I would
become a woman in mining. I then got
married with Given Mtombeni we then
bought a house in Kriel and currently still
residing in Kriel. I decided to open my own
company that is 100% black owned by
women. My first operation started at Anglo
American doing construction. It sounds odd
but it brings joy
to me and my employees.

As the director of Msezana I operate at
various different mine sites.
“It was my dream to work in the mining
industry and still going strong all these years
up and till now. When I joined the mine
industry, I was a young girl with the vision.
Through career growth and development
opportunities offered by the Mines, I have
realised many of my goals, as a woman in
the mining industry it can be challenging
but the company has ensured that woman
is accepted and supported in the business.
During my journey I have been blessed with
immaculate mentorship and coaching”.
Although there are many opportunities in
the mine for career growth. One lesson
I've learnt was it is up to each individual to
make an effort and use their own initiatives.

In closing, it is all about what you put in and
definitely dedication and hard work.
Email: [email protected]

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Kgaugelo Ntini

Mrs Mpumalanga Charity 2019

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The day you plant a seed is not the day you As Mrs Mpumalanga Charity and gender
harvest the fruit. Trust the process! These are activist, I hosted the 2nd annual GBV awareness,
the words that encourage me to wake up and in partnership with government, institutions for
continue to thrive. higher learning, victim centers and sponsors.
Kgaugelo Ntini is a strong, creative, intelligent Emnotweni, Vodacom, Oasis Nelspruit, TNT
and forward-thinking leader. She is an award- Creative Brains, Aspirations Functions and Hire,
winning businesswoman, academic, gender Creative Brains, Vineyard on the Hill, University of
activist, keynote speaker, founder and chair for Mpumalanga students and HMT Model & Talent
Social Activism for Gender Issues Forum and Mrs made this event possible. My gratitude goes to
Mpumalanga Foundation Ambassador. all who continue to support my initiatives, Mrs
For the first time ever in 2018, I took a leap of Mpumalanga management, media houses,
faith and entered Mrs Mpumalanga pageant. activists and speakers. During this event, funds
Such competition was never in my bucket list, to the amount of R46 000 were raised and paid
but after reading on the Mrs Mpumalanga directly to the Kamagugu Inclusive School for
brand, its vision and what it stands for; I had to the kitchen project, which has started and is
seize the moment. Instantly a lot changed when near completion. Ngiyabonga!
I was announced as a 2018 finalist. I grabbed
the opportunity and used it to the best of my Transformation starts with an individual and
abilities. the more individuals transforms the better
communities we might have. Violence against
The journey began with personal rebranding, women and children has tremendous costs to
positioning and brand ambassadorship. I communities, nations and societies—for public
decided to pursue my passion as a gender well-being, health and safety, and for school
activist and chose two platforms; Gender achievement, productivity, law enforcement,
Based Violence Activism and Special School and public programmes and budgets. It is
Support Programme. I knocked the doors of important to emphasise that it needs more than
big and small corporates in Mpumalanga and the Justice system to tackle violence against
the support I received still overwhelms me to women and girls – but a strong system that
date. 16 different sponsors supported my finalist tackles perpetrators and supports victims is a
journey and community initiatives. I am truly key part of these efforts. I have a strong and
humbled and I will forever be grateful. consistent message against GBV and have now
Fast forward to the crowning night, I was engaged in research studies for more insight.
handed a brand new main tittle – Mrs I have partnered and worked with the Office
Mpumalanga Charity. Immediately I knew of the Premier, University of Mpumalanga
God was ordering my steps. It takes a certain and Mpumalanga Department of Social
calibre of a person to serve and be selfless. Development on their GBV campaigns. Apart
From early age, I grasped it is possible to have from being Mrs Mpumalanga foundation
a purpose greater than yourself. I thank the Mrs ambassador, I was selected as UMP interim
Mpumalanga management for trusting me with Gender Forum, Mpumalanga Childline Board
this tittle and for the support I received. member and continue to be Kamagugu
Gender Based Violence is a serious epidemic in Inclusive School ambassador.
our country and communities. As an Activist, I
had the opportunity to meet with survivors, other I had a privilege of being chosen as a keynote
activists from around the province, government speaker on the issues of gender on various
officials, civil society groups and members of the occasions. To name a few, the highlights are
community. I dedicated my whole 2019 on GBV addressing the International Association of
activism. Women Judges conference and Honorable
Premier’s Mpumalanga Campaigns. I am certain
SAGI-Forum, my NPO, is founded with the core that the work I have done was not futile, and I
focus to; continue to forge forward with my calling.
• Mobilise social activist SAGI(s) to educate I would like to thank my loving and supportive
husband, my awesome kids, family and friends
and advocate for GBV free societies, for relentlessly supporting me in this journey. You
• Promoting women and children rights, did not dim the light but you helped to shine
• Survivor support programme for learners in even brighter. I love you and thank you!
My wish for the Mrs Mpumalanga brand is
schools and students in institutions for higher growth and sustainability. To the founder and
learning management, continue with the great job you
• Support provincial Victim centers are doing. You do have my support!
• Family intervention
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Kgaugelo Ntini (Mrs Mpumalanga Charity 2019)

Bride & Co. Bride & Co by Rejoice Mlambo

by rejoice mlambo

Becoming a bride is a unique & personal
experience, with every bride having the time of
her life during the wedding planning process.

At Bride & CO we strive to make every brides
dream come true in assisting her in finding her
perfect wedding gown for her big day. Not only
do we provide her with her gown, we assist her
groom to be and their whole entourage to look
their best on the big day.

When the bride is searching for her dream
wedding dress, we normally suggest
researching her ideal wedding dress silhouette.
For the past five years these silhouettes have
been showed off at the annual Mrs MP
pageant.

We feel the Bride and Co values of delivering
a dream experience really resonate with that
of the Mrs Mpumalanga brand as well as the
modern, sophisticated woman that is Mrs
Mpumalanga. Hence, Bride and Co Special
Occasions Nelspruit is a proud sponsor of Mrs
Mpumalanga.

Partnering with Mrs Mpumalanga has been
quite an experience, not only did we get
to meet different kinds of queens, we got
to experience the behind the scenes of the
pageant world. Lots of planning and hard
work goes into it. Dressing the future queens in
current and trendy Bride and Co new collection
dresses. We also get to know them on a
personal level just as we do with our brides.

Some people would think pageantry is just
a hobby with nothing to get from it. We at
Bride and Co have come to see how these
lady’s confidence grows during the running
towards the big day of being crowned Mrs
Mpumalanga. Same with the bride to be,
her confidence oozes out when she finds her
perfect dress. Making these tears priceless for
both the bride and crowned queen.

We at Bride and CO are looking forward to
a long and fruitful partnership with the Mrs
Mpumalanga Brand where we both make a
dream come true.

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Mrs Mpumalanga and Provincial
Mpumalanga Ms would like to thank the

following sponsors.

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Financial Risk Planing

by T i m e l e ss f i n a n c i al co n su lta n ts

South Africa has experienced two consecutive quarters of
negative economic growth.
When the country is experiencing unprecedented levels of
uncertainty, social and political unrest, as well as economic
hardship, you need to make sure that you are financially
stable and protected to “weather the storm”.

The average South African income earner has cover for
less than 40% of their financial needs in the event of their
death, with their group risk cover only covering about 15%
of this need on average. Self-employed people often have no
cover

How to protect your money and lifestyle as much as
possible:

Life Protection / Life Cover:
Covers the risk of dying and the financial impact this event
will have on your surviving family.
Sometimes dealing with an expensive terminal illness, and
extending to the inevitable cost of family funerals.

Dreaded Diseases: Life stages
Cover the risk of being burdened with the cost of surviving It is important to know that different stages in life require
and recuperative from some form of critical illness or different approaches to insurance.
unexpected traumatic event. At each stage you may be prone to different types of risks
Medical Aids do not pay all expenses which can be (such as health and financial) and of course irrespective of
hundreds of thousands. your age, death, disability or critical illness can strike at any
Options exist to extend this cover with specific female and time.
child related critical illness benefits. As a result, the cost if not matching your insurance needs
Loss of Income Protection: with appropriate cover could be enormous:
Covers the risk that you lose your income through some Q: What if you become disabled or retrenched?
form of disability (temporary or permanent) that prevents A:
you from earning a living and to provide for your family Income protection policies with waiting periods from 7 days
needs. E.g Bond instalments / rental, car payments, school to 24 months to replace lost income.
fees, loans and other fixed expenses. Lump sum disability pay outs to cover e.g. outstanding
Policy Protection: loans or home loans or overdrafts. Retrenchment protector
Covers the risk of losing or being denied access to plans available to cover up to 75% of after-tax monthly
appropriate levels of cover in the future, either because of income for up to 6 months per period of retrenchment.
temporary inability to make premium payments for some
reason, or because your health circumstances may have
changed.
Too often too many risk policies lapse due to unforeseen
cash flow problems, compulsory premium escalations and
debit order problems.
Reinstatement of a lapsed policy is not easy as proof of
health is required and age often leads to a much higher
premium for some benefits.

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Q: Should you or your family member be diagnosed with
critical illness?

A:
Lump sum pays outs and/or monthly payments on
diagnosis of a critical illness to cover unexpected high costs
not covered by medical aids.
The financial burden on a family once a critical illness is
diagnosed can be devastating.
Medical Aids do not cover all expenses.
Q: On death?
A:
Life cover to pay lump sum direct to beneficiaries.
Life cover to cover overdrafts / loans / outstanding home
loans.
To provide income for family.
Education cover – to cover children’s future schooling and
education and tertiary cost up to age 24.
Q: Retirement?
A: Various options:
Endowment policies
Pure investment plans or can be linked to Life Cover.
Minimum term 5 years
Proceeds tax free and can be used to provide a pension.
Premiums not tax deductible.
Unit trusts
Various investment houses with hundreds of funds available
(local or global portfolios available).
Share portfolios
For the more sophisticated investor who understands equity
and share markets (high risk but also high return).
Term: Medium to long-term
Retirement annuities
Premiums are tax deductible.
Provides a pension after age 55.
Various options available.
Pension Plans
Pension or provident funds available (employee benefits)
Q: Importance of your last WILL and Testament!
A:
Regularly updating wills and testaments ensures your
family’s security after death!
Appointing a trusted executor to execute your will upon
your death is highly important!
Provision for executor’s fees and estate duty (if any) must be
made!
Life cover is the cheapest form of provision for estate costs.
The importance of trusts and the changes of trusts been
created to be discussed with your estate planner / financial
advisor.
W.G Abraham
Timeless Financial Consultants
082 446 4458

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Keen about the girl?

who is marcia Keen?

To first meet Marcia Keen, is to meet a whirlwind of energy
moving from one project to the next, barely touching
ground. It makes it difficult to reconcile this fast talking
lady with the calm, collected co-host of Mrs Mpumalanga.
Marcia describes the transition as her stage calm. “You
know like a duck swimming on a pond, on the surface there
is barely a ripple, but if you look below, Oh boy, all you see
are those little feet paddling a mile a minute”.

Marcia is a native of the beautiful Mpumalanga province,
making her permanent home in Emalahleni. She works
in the field of Occupational Medicine as an office
administrator in the family business founded by her mother.
“ I have always had a very strong female role model in
my mother, who taught me very early in life not only the
importance of hard work but more importantly family.
I think I am also very lucky as my father has also always
been a very strong supporter of all my mother’s endeavours
and projects. And this mutually supportive culture in their
relationship has always featured very prominently in their
support of me.”

With her career firmly set in a corporate environment, her flawless, because they know how hard the finalists worked
passion for performance and the stage was luckily not left to to get there and they want each and every lady to have
stagnate. Marcia has been active in the performing arts from her moment to shine. In each of their other endeavours,
a very young age, first as a cast member and later student such as Ladz Timeless Couture, with Claude Kruger and
director involved in the now defunct Witbank Youth Marinda Smith, The Ladz Diner, during Innibos and now
Theatre. During her university years she was also involved the fabulous new addition to the Mrs Mpumalanga legacy,
with the PUK-Choir and the Thalia student theatre group. Provincial Mpumalanga Ms, I also see how important the
In recent years she has been mostly involved in the hosting upliftment of the community is to the team, and for me it is
of corporate functions and a number of one-woman dinner an honour to be a part of that.”
theatre productions. Though she lives in Emalahleni, Marcia loves the open road
Marcia first met Jacques Lombard from Timeless Group and can be reached for functions anywhere in South Africa
in 2013 when she was the host and entertainer for several at 082 304 3071 or [email protected]
Model SA finals held at the San du Plessis Theatre in
Bloemfontein. “I have to admit that I was initially very
intimidated by Jacques, he has accomplished a great deal
professionally and has done so much for the upliftment of
women and the community. However he was such a down
to earth person, always willing to listen or just share a light
hearted moment that we soon became great friends.”
In 2014 Marcia co-hosted the Mrs Mpumalanga-final for
the first time, and ever since this annual event has held
a special place in her heart. “Mrs Mpumalanga is such
an inspiration to me, to see these women and hear the
personal stories of how they have grown and what they have
accomplished in their communities throughout the course
of the whole process, just leaves me speechless.

That is what I love about being involved with the Timeless Marcia Keen
Group, with Mrs Mpumalanga I see how tirelessly Jacques
and the rest of the team works to make the final event

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Macadamia's
In South Africa, macadamia nuts are mainly grown in three provinces: Limpopo (Tzaneen and Levubu), Mpumalanga
(Barberton, Nelspruit and Hazyview), and on the north and south coast of KwaZulu Natal. In the neighboring countries
macadamias are produced in Swaziland, Malawi and Zimbabwe.

he price of the world's most expensive nut may be attributed to the fact that not only must a Macadamia tree be 7-10 years
old in order to produce nuts, but also the incredibly hard shell of the nut must be broken prior to sale. The shell is so hard
that it can actually break nutcrackers sold for home use.

Planting Macadamia Seeds.
Growing macadamia nuts from seed is not difficult but you will find the resulting trees to be variable. They may not
produce fruit or they may produce a slightly inferior nut to the parent tree. However, you might get lucky and get a
fruiting tree in 5 to 10 years
A macadamia tree is an investment, as are many fruit and nut trees, taking 5 years after planting a grafted specimen before
the tree produces a significant crop. It is considered “mature” only after 10 to 15 years.
Earning you almost R375,000 per hectare, this must be SA's most profitable crop.

Macadamia Coconut
Granola
INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
• 4 cups rolled oats 1. Preheat oven to 180 and line a rimmed baking
• 3/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Combine
• 1 tsp cinnamon oats, macadamia nuts, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
• 1/4 tsp salt Add coconut oil, honey, and vanilla; toss to coat. Whisk egg
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted white in a small bowl until frothy (about 1 minute); add to
• 3/4 cup honey oat mixture and toss to coat.
• 2 tsp vanilla extract 2. Use an offset spatula to spread mixture into an even
• 1 large egg white, at room temperature layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, then
• 2/3 cup toasted coconut chips use a large spatula to flip sections of granola. Press back into
an even layer, rotate pan, and bake another 20-25 minutes.
When granola is golden and feels dry to the touch, turn
off oven and leave pan in oven for another 10 minutes to
continue drying.
3. Remove pan from oven and place on a wire rack
to cool completely (the granola crisps as it cools). When
completely cool, break into clusters and stir in toasted
coconut chips. Store in an airtight container at room
temperature for 1 to 2 weeks.

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