Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Naledi Dikhudu, a Grade 11 learner at THS Klerksdorp, is back from the International Association of Majorette-sport in Agen, France as part of the Central Senior South African team. The team comprises drummies from North West, KZN and the Free State. Naledi, which means “star” in Sotho, was 9 years old when she caught the drummie “bug”. She started in KPS’ Drummie Club and proceeded to the THS Drummie squad and is now the team captain for the THS All Stars Drum Majorette team for the second season.
In addition, she also led the North West team at the national competition. She was subsequently selected for the South African Central Drum Majorette team that competed in France.
The team left for France on July 13 and practised every day for the International Competition which was held from July 18 to 21. As a team they obtained the following trophies: 11 Gold, 13 Silver and 7 Bronze.
The trip to France was a wonderful experience for Naledi. She enjoyed the language, cuisine, weather and public transport which catered for wi-fi and charging their phones.
Naledi’s parents were responsible for all expenses incurred on this trip - the flight, accommodation, uniform etc. The many trips to Bloemfontein to practise in the South African team were also covered by Naledi’s parents.
Naledi would like to compete in more international Drummie tours. Travelling to France has motivated her to go and study abroad, perhaps to study something in the medical field.
When asked about her other hobbies, she replied: “I have no other hobbies. Drummies is all I do every day - even at home.”
