Winners - Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo 2009

The Gala evening for the crowning of Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo was held on Saturday 26 September. This Prestigious event hosted by die Garden Route Casino in Mossel Bay took place at Pinacle Point next to the Garden Route Casino in Mossel Bay Paul Rothman an ex Mr. South Africa and Pasella presenter was the master of ceremonies. Top South African artists like Flip a Coin, Nadine and Gift Gwe impressed with their performances. Lalakoi wish to congratulate the Garden Route Casino on a superb event!

Louise Muller (18) from Mossel Bay was crowned Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo 2009. Louise with her outgoing personality will be the "Face of the Garden Route for 2009" and also the ambassador for tourism in the region. The second runner up was Nathalie Graaff (23) from Mossel Bay and the first princess Jeandre de Villiers (19) from Oudtshoorn.

We want to congratulate Noluthando Mkhobeni on a successful year as Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo 2008 and wish her all the luck for her future and all the other beauty contests where she plans to take part in.
Lalakoi also wishes Louise Muller a successful year as Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo 2009 and she can be assured that we will follow her beauty career.

The organizers of the competition also arranged a make over for the women from the four shelters – Creating Effective Families (Mossel Bay), Phambili (George), Malibongwe (Oudtshoorn) and Women who Care ( Knysna) who will benefit from this event. The make over winner is Annalise Arendse from CEF (Creating Effective Families)

(Photographs by Denise Lloyd )

Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo - 2009

Support the fight against women and children abuse, Purchase a table at the Prestigious Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo event! Seats are priced at only R150 (R1500 for a table of 10 seats). Snacks, Boplaas & Distell Wines, Liqui Cooler & GIFTS are included in the pricing. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to local shelters for battered and abused women and children.

Book online or contact Computicket at 0113408128/0113408475 for corporate sales.
Tickets can also be bought at the Casino or any Shoprite/Checkers.

Date: 26 September 2009
Time: 19:30 for 20:00
Venue: Pinnacle Point Beach & Golf Resort
Dress Code: Semi-Formal
Cost: R150 per seat (R1500 for a table of ten seats)

EXTRAVAGANZA HIGHLIGHTS…
* Performances by Flip-a-Coin and Nadine
* Paul Rothman (from Pasella) acting as MC
* Fashion Exposé by Southern Cape Designers
* Swimwear Exhibition by Waves Surf Shop
* Shelter Make-Over Project Winner
* Crowning “Face of the Garden Route & Klein Karoo”

Proceeds...
All proceeds generated by ticket sales will be donated to local shelters for battered and abused women and children, including:
- Creating Effective Families (Mossel Bay)
- Phambili (George)
- Malibongwe (Oudtshoorn)
- Women Who Care (Knysna).

ENTER NOW!
All unmarried Southern Cape beauties aged between 18 & 26 can enter for the illustrious Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo beauty pageant! Entry forms available at Garden Route Casino, regional Tourism Bureaus or online on one of the Lalakoi Websites.

PetroSA het nou ook hande gevat met die Mej Garden Route & Klein

PetroSA het nou ook hande gevat met die Mej Garden Route & KleinKaroo-projek. Hier oorhandig Russel Mamabolo (PetroSAKommunikasiebestuurder en Bert Espach (waarnemende OperasioneleBestuurder van die Raffinadery) 'n tjek van R10 000 aan Tryana Potgietervan die Garden Route Casino en koordineerder van die projek.

NUWE ROLSPELERS VAT HANDE - Die soektog na Mej Garden Route & Klein Karoo is reeds stewig op dreefen hoe meer rolspelers aan boord kan kom, hoe meer fondse raakbeskikbaar vir die bekamping van mishandeling teen vroue en kinders indie Suid-Kaap gemeenskappe. Een van die bene van die projek is dieskenking van fondse aan skuilings in die Suid-Kaap. PetroSA is een van die nuwe organisasies wat nou hul hand na die projekuitgereik het. Hulle het verlede week 'n skenking van R10 000 kontantgemaak, maar het hulself ook op verskeie ander maniere verbind. PetroSAsal 'n kragopwekker beskikbaar stel wat op Saterdag 26 September, tydensdie gala-aand by die Pinnacle Point Gholfklub, gebruik kan word indiendaar enige kragonderbrekings is."Mike's Muvee Magic" doen die verfilmingwerk wat hy vooraf, sowel astydens die gala-aand sal doen. Die 12 finaliste sal die week voor diekroning op verskeie uitstappies in die Suid-Kaap geneem word as deel vanhul voorbereiding om toerisme-ambassadeurs vir die streek te wees. Diewenner sal ook as die "Gesig van Toerisme in die Suid-Kaap" bekendstaan. Na afloop van die kompetisie sal elke finalis ook 'n DVD ontvangom hulle te herinner aan al die pret en plesier (en swoeg en sweet) wathulle ervaar het.Tydens die ekskursies sal die finaliste deur Stanmar Motors se MercedesBenz asook deur Rory Goldhill van Cape Classis Executive Tours opGeorge, vervoer word.

Navrae oor die projek en die kompetisie kana an Tryana Potgieter bytryana@gardenroutecasino.co.za gerig word of sy kan by 044 606 7777geskakel word.

Star-studded Entertainment on offer

The Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo gala evening will enthrall young and old with star-studded entertainment on offer.

The Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo gala evening will be held on 26 September 2009, boasting with dazzling performances by the ever-popular Flip-a-Coin, Nadine and Gift Gwe (local Idols-Star). The charming Paul Rothman (former Mr South Africa and Pasella presenter) will act as master of ceremonies. The gala evening will further deliver a memorable showcase of local designers’ genius. The cream of the Southern Cape’s designers will compete for top honors; (take out - in a designer dual (a dual is between 2 people) - here it is between 6!). Isandrie de Jager, Mina Mvula, Jill Lakay, Wilmarie de Jager, Bianca Boshoff and Deidre Snygans will design exclusive evening gowns for the 12 finalists. A panel of top flight judges will choose the winning design. The victorious designer will receive various prizes, including a cash prize and publicity photo shoot.

The 12 finalists will furthermore participate in a swimwear exhibit, showcasing the latest and hippest trends in swimwear, available at Waves Surf Shop in Mossel Bay. Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo will not only become the “Face of the Garden Route & Klein Karoo”, but will also receive numerous prizes including a R10 000 cash prize sponsored by Garden Route Casino. The first princess will receive R5 000 and the second princess R2 500 in cash. The top three finalists will automatically qualify for the regional finals of the Miss South Africa. Finalists stand to win a Miss Photogenic and Miss Personality title as well, with a variety of prizes up for grabs. The luxurious Pinnacle Point Beach & Golf Resort will play host to the glamorous gala evening.
Since the start of July, women residing at local shelters for battered and abused women and children have been participating in a makeover project. The overall winner of the beauty sessions will be announced at the gala event, receiving various prizes. All funds raised through ticket sales as well as entry fees for the beauty contest, will be donated to the local shelters, including Creating Effective Families (Mossel Bay), Phambili (George), Malibongwe (Oudtshoorn) and Women Who Care (Knysna).

Enter Now
Opportunity still exists for unmarried beauties aged between 18 and 26 to enter for this prestigious beauty pageant. Entry forms are available at the Garden Route Casino as well as various Southern Cape tourism bureaux, including Mossel Bay, George, Riversdale, Oudtshoorn and Knysna. Entries close 18 September 2009.

For more information with regards to the beauty pageant, or if you are interesting in becoming involved as a sponsor, contact Tryana Potgieter (Event Coordinator) at Tel. 044 606 7777 or e-mail tryana@gardenroutecasino.co.za

Opportunity for Southern Cape designers

An opportunity exist for Southern Cape Designers to show case their unique designs at the Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo gala evening on 26 September 2009. During the grand finale the 12 finalists will wear outfits made by six designers which currently include Isandrie de Jager, Jill Lakay, Mina Nonqubela and Wilmarie de Jager. If you are interested in participating contact Tryana Potgieter (Events Coordinator) at Tel 044 606 7777 or e-mail tryana@gardenroutecasino.co.za.

Photo Description:
Isandrie de Jager: Top Left:
Melissa Maritz exhibiting a cheeky outfit designed by local Mossel Bay designer Isandrie de Jager.

Wilmarie de Jager: Top Right:

Louise Muller showcasing a fashionable evening gown designed by Wilmarie De Jager of Riversdale.

Mina Nonqubela: Bottom Left:
Mina Nonqubela’s unique designing talent is captured in the breathtaking evening gown modeled by Penelope Dimba.

Jill Lakay: Bottom Right

Elegantly dressed in gold, Lihandri du Rand showcases the designs of Jill Lakay of Knysna.

(PHOTO: DENISE LLOYD)

Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo 2009

Noluthando Mkhobeni, current Miss Garden Route & Little Karoo, invites all Southern Cape beauties to enter for the prestigious Miss Garden Route & Little Karoo beauty contest. Lisl Windt – photographer

BEAUTY WITH A PURPOSE - The Miss Garden Route & Klein Karoo 2009 beauty pageant, in aid of regional shelters for battered and abused women, has been officially launched.

Over the last five years, the Miss Garden Route & Little Karoo beauty campaign has grown into a community driven event, combating women abuse within the Southern Cape and Little Karoo.
During the 2008 campaign, an incredible R150 000 was generated through means of ticket sale proceeds, supported by an Avroy Shlain campaign in collaboration with Egoli. These funds were donated to three regional shelters; Creating Effective Families (Mossel Bay), Phambili (George) and Malibongwe (Oudtshoorn), acting as safe havens for victims of women abuse. Funds were utilized to finance operational costs, and path the way for much needed maintenance and upgrades of available facilities. The funds were also directed in aid of the “silent victims” of women abuse; children originating from abusive households. Projects to cater for a children’s activity room and provide for educational books was successfully achieved.
Given the community successes achieved by the Miss Garden Route & Little Karoo campaign, the beauty campaign now sets out to include neglected children as beneficiaries of this community project. Dieter Voigt (ex-Mr. SA & Pasella presenter) has joined forces with Garden Route Casino and associate sponsors in aiding the plight of children abuse. Dieter plans to proactively work on his own identified projects with these children, pursuing various opportunities to ensure a promising future for them.

All proceeds generated by the 2009 edition of Miss Garden Route & Little Karoo will be donated to Creating Effective Families (Mossel Bay), Phambili (George) and Malibongwe (Oudtshoorn) in support of the valiant effort by these safe havens in answering the plight of abused women and children.

Beauty sessions will also be undertaken with ladies residing at shelters for abused women, as added motivation for restoring their dignity and pride. The public – and private sectors within the region are invited to join forces with project leaders and associate sponsors, thereby effectively addressing a social dilemma within the Southern Cape community.

Apart from the immense community value of the campaign, the Miss Garden Route & Little Karoo beauty pageant in itself has developed into the social highlight on the events calendar of the Southern Cape and Little Karoo. The Miss Garden Route & Little Karoo gala evening promises to be the highlight, boasting with a showcase of natural beauty and breathtaking fashion. Furthermore, the venue for the event has been moved to the world renowned Pinnacle Point Beach & Golf Resort, adding even more glitz and glamour to the gala evening. Beauty queens from across the region and designers in search of the ultimate spotlight are thus called upon to join the exposé of local beauty and creative genius.

For more information contact Tryana Potgieter (Event Organizer) at 044 606 7777 or e-mail tryana@gardenroutecasino.co.za