{"id":16674,"date":"2024-05-27T14:47:10","date_gmt":"2024-05-27T12:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/sabc\/?p=16674"},"modified":"2024-05-27T14:47:10","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T12:47:10","slug":"media-statement-glitz-and-glam-with-rsgs-matric-farewell-dance-project-engels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/media-statement-glitz-and-glam-with-rsgs-matric-farewell-dance-project-engels\/","title":{"rendered":"MEDIA STATEMENT | GLITZ AND GLAM WITH RSG\u2019S MATRIC FAREWELL DANCE PROJECT – ENGELS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Johannesburg \u2013 Monday, 27 May 2024 –<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Apart from your wedding day, your matric farewell is probably one of the most glamarous events of your lifetime, a fairytale evening that will be remembered for a very long time.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2023, RSG made the dreams of two matric learners, Alistacia Arendse and Athluano Stevens\u2019 dreams a reality, by gifting each with a custom designed suit and dress specially made by 7de Laan\u2019s wardrobe department. In addition a specialist photographer immortalized the evening on film and RSG\u2019s Fran-Rico Lucas was there to add even more glamour!<\/span><\/p>\n

David Muller Photography also came on board after hearing Athluano and Alistacia’s stories on air in 2023. He and Fran-Rico Lucas from RSG’s\u00a0Intune and Jazz<\/i>\u00a0on RSG, ventured down to Worcester and Robertson to capture these two special people’s day.<\/span><\/p>\n

This year, RSG has once againdecided to sprinkle some stardust on another two deserving matric students whose circumstances don\u2019t allow for splurges on things like suits and dresses.<\/span><\/p>\n

RSG is relaunching their Matric Farewell Dance Project \u2013 ENGELS , in collaboration with the Elizabeth Galloway Academy of Fashion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Amor\u00e9 Swanepoel, RSG’s Marketing Manager says, \u201cThese learners\u2019 stories are what really moved us so much, that we had no choice but to launch this project again.” .<\/span><\/p>\n

The Elizabeth Galloway Academy of Fashion will work closely with this year\u2019s two winners so they can create the suit and dress of their dreams.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fiona Abdo, Academic Director at the Academy says, \u201cThe Elizabeth Galloway Academy of Fashion was founded from Elizabeth\u2019s goal to empower and develop young women, and our ethos of educating, supporting, and growing the South African youth through Fashion remains a priority.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

She further comments \u201cFashion is such a great self-expressive tool, and we recognize the emphasis and importance the matric dance plays in the lives of our matric learners. It\u2019s the platform that they get to present themselves through Fashion and styling to their peers and their community. The Elizabeth Galloway team are privileged and excited to be able to work together with RSG and the competition winners in making their matric dance fashion dream a reality.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Starting 27 May 2024 up until 09 June 2024, the public will be able to email their nominations for deserving students, by following these instructions:<\/span><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Include the name and surname of the person you want to nominate.<\/span><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The date on which the nominee\u2019s matric farewell dance will take place.<\/span><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The gender of the nominee (so we know whether a dress or suit will be required).<\/span><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Disclose whether you have the nominee\u2019s permission to share their story and information.<\/span><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Write a motivation on why you believe this specific individual deserves to win a special dress or suit to wear to their matric farewell.<\/span><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You cannot nominate yourself and the nominated individuals\u2019 matric dance must take place between 01 August and 31 December 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Email all of the above information to\u00a0<\/span>info@rsg.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/u><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 For additional information visit\u00a0<\/span>www.rsg.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/u><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nominations close midnight on 9 June 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n

Winners for this year, will be announced on Thursday, 20 June 2024 and Studio47 House of Fashion Fabrics in Somerset-West will sponsor the fabric.<\/span><\/p>\n

RSG’s matric farewell project was also launched on Monday 27 May 2024 on Morning Expresso on S3.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information, visit\u00a0<\/span>www.rsgo.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0or RSG\u2019s social media platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

ENDS<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Issued By: Group Communications<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting Group Executive: Corporate Affairs & Marketing)<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

Seapolelomv@sabc.co.za<\/b><\/a>\u00a0| T. 011 714 3057 | C. 073 688\u00a01590<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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