Basetsana Kumalo is a South African businessperson, philanthropist, TV personality, and beauty pageant titleholder.
Basetsana Julia Makgalemelehas been in the beauty industry since 1990 while participating and winning local pageants.
Where was Basetsana Kumalo born?
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How old is Basetsana Kumalo?
Her parents passed away in 2003 (father) and 2006 (mother) respectively.
Philip Makgalemele used to be a bus driver while his wife was a schoolteacher.
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Basetsana Kumalo family also includes her two sisters as well as a brother.
Julia Makgalemele started learning at Thabisang Primary School in Soweto.
After primary school in 1986, Kumalo joined Trinity Secondary School in Lenasia.
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Basetsana Kumalo husband
When did Basetsana Kumalo get married?
Basetsana Julia is married to Romeo Kumalo, an executive at Vodacom who previously worked as a broadcaster.
They started going out in 1997 and tied the knot in 2000. Who are Basetsana Kumalo kids?
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Peviously, she dated the professional boxer Dingaan Thobela.
Basetsana Kumalo house where she stays with her husband and kids is in Johannesburg.
Basetsana Kumalo career
What does Basetsana Kumalo do?
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Julia Makgalemele beauty career started at the age of 16 when she was crowned Miss Soweto in 1990.
During her reign as Miss South Africa, Basetsana started TV presenting for the show Top Billing.
Later, together with Patience Stevens, she started Tswelopele Productions, which combined with Union Alliance Media.
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Her most recent major TV appearance was the 2016 Miss South Africa pageant.
In fact, she is the President of the Business Women’s Association of South Africa.
Back in 2008, she acquired Tawana shares for her company Pro Direct 189.
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In 2000, Basetsana launched her clothing line, Stature Ladies wear by Bassie.
Two years later, she launched an eye-wear line and a cosmetics line.
She launched another beauty venture in 2006.
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From all this, you should have a clue of just how significant the Basetsana Kumalo net worth is.
Beauty aside, she is into writing as well.
In 2004, she was a contributor to the book Inspirational Women at Work.
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She is also an editor of Top Billing magazine and occasionally writes for Recipes from the Heart.
Basetsana is also a volunteer for a project to give back to hometowns.
Normally, the women do not participate in the negotiations.
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According to her, however, each woman has the right to be included.
She has a BSc.
She loves traveling and checking out new restaurants.
Her email address is jedidahtabalia@gmail.com
