In her own words

Defying the stigma that beauty queens are only pretty faces stimulates me.

fun facts

1. Melinda has designed her own swimwear collection.
2. Melinda is a professional painter and artist in medium acrylic, oil and graphite.
3. In 2007, Melinda co-wrote a book with her mother and sister that has been published.
   
   

   ABOUT !

   
   
   
    Melinda Bam (born 1989) is a South African beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss South Africa 2011, becoming the official representative of her country to Miss Universe 2012. 
   

   Early life

   Melinda Bam (born Melinda de Kok) was raised in Pretoria. She was born in 1989 and has one sister, Melissa. She is a model and a student of B.Com Marketing from the University of Pretoria. She entered Miss South Africa 2011 and won the pageant on her very first attempt.
   

   Miss South Africa 2012

   Miss Pretoria, Melinda Bam has been crowned Miss South Africa 2011 at a event held at the Sun City Super Bowl on 11 December 2011.
   

   Miss Universe 2012

   Melinda Bam will represent South Africa at Miss Universe 2012 in December.
   She will not be taking part in the Miss World 2012 pegeant because if a contestant reaches the top three of the pegeant they are not be permitted to enter Miss Universe. Melinda considers Donald Trump's Miss Universe as a better prospect because the title holder gets to start and run her own business while living in New York City. Her 1st princess Remona Moodley will be the South African Representative.