YOUNG WOMEN ON THE MOVE
DISEGO TSHIVHASE
“POVERTY FOR THIS
YOUNG LADY IS
NOT A BARRIER “
Despite her impoverished and
marginalized background, Disego
did not let the sky be her limit.
By Thendo Mphaphuli
Her career in the entertainment industry
has not been an easy one, especially
coming from an impoverished and
marginalized background, ranging from
being raised by a single parent to lacking
any financial means. Disego Tshivhase
(22) had a humble beginning at Maname
village in Nzhelele. Her career can be
traced back to 2009 where she
commenced modelling in Tshikuwi,
therefore being crowned miss Love-Life
Tshikuwi. Disego is a bold and
determined woman, regardless of poverty
and her gender, she did not let this be an
excuse for laziness, she started an
entertainment and marketing agency,
which in 2014 hosted Miss Nzhelele.
What motivated follow model
as a career?She smiles my physical
attributes were my biggest motivation, my height
and my body are just built for modelling.
What are the challenges you
faced when starting with your
model career?
Financial difficulties was one of them , I had
no money to further my career, this
hindered my progress a lot.
Coming from a disadvantage
background/village you have
achieved a lot of things tell
us how you managed to get
this far?
Firstly Motivation, support and love from
family especially my mother, she showed my
support and love during my most difficult
days. Secondly determination, commitment,
humbleness and hard work were my pillars.
Thirdly believing in God for a beautiful
career helped me a lot.
Who inspired you in your
career?
I gathered my inspiration from people like
Alek Wek and Lupita Nyong'o, they are a
true definition of African beauty.
What have you achieved this
far?
I managed to achieve the following in
my journey as a model:
Crowned as Miss love life Tshikuwi 2010
-The face of African beauty competition
-Miss Botlokwa 2013's top 10
-Miss Makhado 2014's top 10
-Hosted a successful Miss Nzhelele
2014
-A nominee in the South African awards
for the upcoming model of the year 2015
-I casted Miss SA 2016, Mercedes Benz
fashion week and RVK even if I didn't make
it. I thank God for this great lifetime
opportunities.
-Stage model for EOHBC featuring a wellknown hair stylist from UK Desmond
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