Author Archives: Melinda Bam

A night of glitz, glam and feathers at the 2012 SAMAS

by Melinda Bam on May 14, 2012

In April 2012, Melinda Bam, Miss SA 2011 attended the 2012 South African Music Awards.

My Graduation

by Melinda Bam on May 10, 2012

After four years of hard work and dedication, the day has finally come where I can call myself a graduate. On the 24th of April, Melinda Bam, Miss SA 2011 proudly graduated with a BCom Marketing (Cum Laude) from the University of Pretoria .

Calm after the storm

by Melinda Bam on January 18, 2012
Melinda Bam, Miss SA 2011

Family holidays in Jeffreys Bay have become as much of a tradition as “braaivleis and rugby” is to South Africa. My mom and dad, my sister and her new fiancé, and my best friends made the whole holiday perfect and relaxing, just like the festive season should be.

Miss SA Takes Flight

by Melinda Bam on January 5, 2012
Melinda Bam, Miss SA 2011

There comes a time in every person’s life where even the most confident individuals buckle under pressure and begin to question whether their dreams will ever come true. I wasn’t sure if I could handle my name being called out last again. I had been almost last in the Top