May
Articles, Personal Growth
Bassie: My Journey of Hope [Giveaway]
“Not everybody can be famous but everybody can be great because greatness is determined by service… You only need a heart full of grace and a soul generated by love.” – Basetsana Kumalo
Bassie Kumalo is the ultimate powerhouse and inspiration to mums everywhere.
She made her start in beauty pageants at age 16 when she won both Miss Soweto and Miss Black South Africa in the same year. She then went on to win Miss South Africa and was the first runner up in the Miss World competition at only age 20.
Following her pageant days, she gave birth to three children that changed her perspective entirely (as they often do).
She decided to dedicate herself to improving the lives of less fortunate children through her prolific philanthropic work. She and her husband, Romeo, founded the Romeo and Basetsana Kumalo Family Foundation.
This organization is dedicated to supporting orphaned children who have tragically lost their parents to H.I.V and AIDS.
She has also been involved with foundations such as LoveLife, Agang Sechaba, Life College, and Unicef.
Bassie doesn’t only have a generous spirit and a pretty face – she also has an incredible mind for business. She became the presenter of the popular TV show Top Billing and produced it under her own production company, Tswelopele Productions. Tswelopele eventually landed her in the position of the youngest black female director to be part of mainstream business in South Africa.
That’s not her only business endeavor – she owns three other companies!
The Connect Channel is a digital content and television production company, while Basetsana Woman Investment Holdings Pty Ltd is a 100% black female-owned company that focuses on resources, property, media, telecommunications, and IT.
She also owns a travel agency with her sister Johanna called Travel With Flair.
Bassie has truly done it all and you can read all about her story in her autobiography Bassie: My Journey of Hope.
About the book (*Taken from here)
In Bassie – My Journey of Hope, Bassie recounts her life journey, including her relationships with mentors like Nelson Mandela. She also shares the secrets of her success and all the lessons she’s learnt along the way. She opens up about the pressures of her high-profile marriage to Romeo Kumalo and their heartbreaking struggle to have a family. She talks honestly about motherhood and maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and unpacks how she pays it forward through mentoring young people she has met along the way.
Bassie also describes the legal battles she has had to wage in order to protect her name and her brand over the years. She gives a chilling account of the stalker who has harassed her for decades, and the spurious ‘sex-tape’ allegation that rocked her family and almost destroyed her career.
Bassie’s enthusiasm, humour and hope infuses every page of her memoir, making it an intimate, inspiring and entertaining account of a remarkable life.
GIVEAWAY
We’re giving away two copies of Basetsana’s new book – to enter the lucky draw simply comment below about why you would like to win and read ‘Bassie – My Journey of Hope’.
The draw will take place on Monday the 17th of May and the two winners will be contacted via email for their delivery address. The prize will be sent via Dawn Wing couriers no later than Wednesday the 19th of May. The prize cannot be exchanged for cash. The judges decision is final.
Good luck mums x
As a mother of 3 girls and an avid reader, i would love to explore how as a mother, wife and business woman she managed to juggle. What inspired her and what kept her going.
As a divorced and single mother of 7, 3 biological and 4 from my 2 little sisters who passed on. Trying to grow my kota selling business this book will truly be an inspiration that passion, endurance and hard work pays off in the end. You are an inspiration Mrs Basetsana Khumalo you give hope to us woman who are going through hardships.
You’re awesome and simply amazing! I pray that you win the book. All the best, keep on being a powerhouse. Strength, love and light to you💙
We need to start seeing the life through someone else’s life as when we just keep focused on what we want we lose track of the things we need.. we need to start putting us first and stand up for ourselves.
We are also important
I have always admired her and still do she has this calming yet fierce energy about her I would love to win this book as it’s so inspirational
Such a remarkable woman!
Bassie is a very powerful woman in all areas of her life, very intelligent and gifted in so many ways. As a working mother and wife, with business interests, I will definitely wish to have her book to learn more from her, the challenges and the victories she saw after holding on and telling herself that no matter what, she will go out and get whatever she determined to get as mother, wife and a business woman. Very encouraging indeed.
Sometimes a bit of inspiration from someone else is all we need to make a change in our lives. Take a different view on life. It is said when things are not going right step back and take a look from the outside. It would be a good book to read.
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Bassie is such an inspiration, I always wanted to read her book.
I lost hope after divorce, I am now a single mumwho need a good motivation. Basetsana is such a good inspirational person and I believe after reading her book I will be a strong mum ever.
Bassie… the beauty and the brains. We always face difficult situations and somehow we think people of their caliber don’t face challenges. To know that she faced some of our challenges, that on its own makes you wanna fight and know you are not alone in these struggles
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You had me at Basetsana Kumalo!!!!!!
If I could come back in a second life, I’d want to be her…
Basetsana Kumalo has always been one of those inspirational women I followed through the years. I read about this book and immediately knew it was going to be a page turner. I think the inspiration, hope and motivation she shares is something that so many women need to hear about and I for one often look to inspirational women such as her for that much needed push in the right direction – stories of hope is like chicken soup for the soul.
Such amazing woman. Truly a inspiration to all women young and old.
I am a single mother of 4 girls and sometimes when things gets hard I want to give up but there will be voice whispering that I should think ofy kids future then that gives me hope to persevere. I believe I would learn more from Basetsana’s book because it’s very interesting.
She is a very strong and powerful woman. She is my everyday inspiration. I’ve always wanted to read her book but couldn’t not afford to buy one.
I honestly wouldn’t mind winning a copy of My journey of Hope, I got so much free time now that the boys are away at day care what better way to use that free time reading.
Bassie is such an inspiration honestly
To get inspiration as a young mother , not to be famous but make a difference in someone life .
I have always been inspired by Bassie and wondered how she manages her life and also manages her cool even through storms.. I think reading her book will give some insight into how one can be a better person
How I love this beautiful lady, she’s so calm and down to earth, she inspires me so much. I look up to her and aspire to be half a woman she is. I also love how Bassie keeps her private life private, big up to her honestly. ❤️
Basetsana Kumalo is my everyday inspiration.As a mom of two it gives me hope that it is possible to raise your children well ,running your business and pursuing your dreams at the same time.
Such a great inspiration
I love how inspirational Bassie is and relevant. Being humble and giving hope. I would to win Bassie My journey of hope as like to read reality extract or draw some knowledge and wisdom to get by as our guide manual (parents) have passed on and we still need to fulfill and impact our life. I am a Mother of 2.
Bassie is such an inspiration to all woman there is really no words to describe her she’s absolutely fierce . As a single mom of two boys she gives me hope to be much better and to pursue my dreams and goals in life. Truly a remarkable woman