Siv Ngesi wins gold in pole dancing competition

Siv Ngesi wins gold in pole dancing competition
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Like a pro! Siv Ngesi wins gold at pole dancing competition [watch]

Siv Ngesi has taken his love of pole dancing to new heights after winning a gold medal at a semi-professional competition last month.

Siv Ngesi wins gold in pole dancing competition

Siv Ngesi wins gold in pole dancing competition
Image via Instagram
@sivngesi

Siv Ngesi has mastered his love of pole dancing, so much so that he recently won first prize at a semi-professional competition…

Despite only training for nine months, the actor and comedian took part in the South African Pole Sports Federation’s Pole Dancing Nationals, and brought home a gold medal for his efforts!

SIV NGESI DEDICATES DANCE TO COUSIN

Siv Ngesi shared the happy news on his social media account as well as a video of his dance routine that won him the title.

The screen star and activist revealed that his dance routine was dedicated to his cousin who died of COVID-19 earlier this year.

He shared on Instagram alongside the clip of his dance: “After over 19 months of the entire world going through this life we call the ‘new normal’…many have lost their loved ones and many have died alone in hospitals without anyone to be there to hold their hand as they take their last breath.

“This piece is to honour my cousin who was an incredible father of two husband, son and a great man who played a huge role in making me the man I am today. RIP Butsha”.

Siv praised by celeb friends for ‘core strength’

Siv was inundated with congratulatory messages from his followers and celeb pals.

“Anything you set your mind to you achieve – love that”, said model and media personality Amanda du Pont, whilst radio presenter Melanie Bala added: “Wow Siv. Your core strength is insane. Beautiful tribute”.

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FIGHTING ‘PERIOD POVERTY’

Meanwhile, Siv Ngesi is using his platform to support another one of his passions – gender equality and championing the rights of vulnerable women.

As a brand ambassador for the MENstruation Foundation, that is committed to eradicating “period poverty”, Siv is helping to raising money to buy sanitary products for impoverished young girls and women around the country.

Last week, the star launched his own coffee range in association with Bean Authentic which will donate R100 per sale towards female empowerment charity O Grace Land.