After two months of a nationwide search with thousands of hopefuls auditioning, we have a winner. After much sweat, tears and anticipation, Botlhale has beaten thousands for the crown of SA’s Got Talent.

“Well done to Botlhale for winning South Africa’s biggest talent show. We wish you all the best for your future endeavours. We would also like to congratulate all the finalists for their perseverance throughout the competition,” says Monde Twala, etv’s Channel Head.

Says Botlhale: “I am extremely excited, I have learnt quite a lot. This has definitely been my greatest achievement. I have had great support from my parents and my entire family. It’s been awesome.”

About Bothlale

Botlhale Boikanyo, born and bred in Mafikeng is 11 years old and the eldest of three children. She is now in grade six and loves school and church. Her philosophy in life is “Education + Jesus = Success”.

She continually finds herself in leadership positions at school and at church. She has been the top performing student in every grade and has been awarded for being the most confident learner in her school.

Botlhale is also a member of Mmabana arts, culture, and sports club. She began reading and writing poetry at the age of six and says that it just came naturally to her. She has performed at school, church, weddings, government events, on radio, and in other television competitions. She aspires to be like Lebo Mashile because of her strong personality.

In July this year she represented her school in a municipal book day poetry competition that was entered by 21 schools and took second place, from this her poem was published in the newspaper The Mail. She has now entered SAGT because she wants to share her passion for poetry with the world.

Botlhale’s other interests include reading, acting, and dancing. Her dream job is to become an entrepreneur because she believes that to change the world; you need to change one person’s life and the best way to achieve that is by creating jobs. She would also like to be in the entertainment industry and own an international company. Her greatest ambition is to change the world.

Botlhale was up against dancers  Cameron and Donlynn, Luke , the gospel group New Edition, owner and dog act Xandre and Finn, and singers the PJ Twins.

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