I was a very shy child, but whenever I had to participate i… - Basetsane Kumalo

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I was a very shy child, but whenever I had to participate in a pageant, I was forced outside of my comfort zone, which I feel is one of the biggest life lessons I learned from my mother. We only grow when we are outside of what is familiar and easy.

Basetsane Kumalo

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Basetsana Julia "Bassie" Kumalo (née Makgalemele; born 29 March 1974) is a South African television personality, beauty pageant titleholder, businesswoman, and philanthropist.

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Alternative Names: Bassie Kumalo • Bassie Makgalemele • Basetsane Makgalemele

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