15 Things you do not know about Miss SA 2014 , Rolene Strauss

Here is a list of 15 Things you might not know about the recently crowned Miss SA 2014,

1. Rolene Strauss is originally from Volksrust in Mpumalanga.

2. As part of her winnings , Rolene Strauss took away money, a car and products valued at more than R1.3-million

3. When asked why Rolene Strauss wanted to be Miss SA her response was: “When someone says ‘South Africa’ I get goose bumps. I have this fire of passion burning inside of me for our country. The opportunities I have received have made me who I am today and I’ve realised that there is so much to give; to our country and our people.”

4. Rolene Strauss is 21 years old

5. Rolene Strauss is a fourth year medical student at the University of the Free State.

6. Rolene Strauss believes that  being Miss South Africa is all about giving. “One of the greatest gifts anyone can receive is the gift of a healthy life. With my passion for giving, people and health, I will be able to contribute to one of the most important things any country desires: health for all.”

7. Rolene Strauss’s mother studied nursing and her dad studied medicine at the University of the Free State.

8. Rolene Strauss plays golf, exercises, goes to the movies in Bloem , reads inspirational books and listens to educational audio books.

9. Rolene Strauss would love to meet Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe, a woman she is greatly inspired by.

10. Rolene Strauss is the University of the Free State’s first successful test tube baby.

11.Rolene Strauss recently read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

12. Rolene Strauss listens to golden oldies, country music, Bellamy Brothers, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Ben Howard, Jack Johnson, Mango Groove, Theuns Jordaan, Riana Nel, Retief Burger, Hillsong and Enya to study to.

13. Rolene Strauss’s favorite tv shows are Grey’s Anatomy and Bones.

14.Rolene Strauss favorite meal is her mom’s oxtail and stamp mielies.

15. She is deeply moved by Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” – “We all have a future of hope, a destiny planned for each as individual. The choices we make are the turns we take on the road to our destinies.”