Melinda Bam

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Businesswoman and former Miss SA is, going with her surname, a "bamshell"! Gareth catches up with Melinda Bam on the recent happenings in her life - from naked snorkelling to getting married to a former Mr SA. Learn more about her as she opens up about her personal journey of learning to be assertive as a woman, and how getting robbed on the day of her father's funeral at the age of 11 shaped who she is today. Melinda also shares details about how President Trump gave his blessing for her to get married, before she discusses her 2018 plans.
23 Jan 2018 1AM English Explicit South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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