From Wesvalia to London: Duney Fourie Wins Top Model Worldwide Photographic Title
Wesvalia shared the news with what it called great pride, celebrating an achievement that took one of its own from a national modelling competition to an international stage. The school said Duney had shown the meaning of its #wessiegreatness motto.
A national title first
Duney's run began at The Next Opulent Model South Africa 2026, where she was named the winner of the Runway Female Category. The competition's congratulatory graphic, which the school shared with its post, shows it was presented by Sun International.
Then the world stage in London
After her South African success, Duney went on to the Top Model Worldwide competition in London in 2026, where she won the Photographic Winner title. The school described her journey as going from Wesvalia to the world stage.
- The Next Opulent Model South Africa 2026: Runway Female Category Winner
- Top Model Worldwide, London 2026: Worldwide Photographic Winner
A proud moment for the Wessies
School pages usually celebrate sport and academics, and an international modelling title is a rarer kind of achievement for a Klerksdorp school. Wesvalia's post was short and simple: it congratulated Duney on incredible achievements.
What this means for you
Learners, parents and old Wessies can join the school in congratulating Duney on its Facebook page. Her success also shows younger learners that talents outside the classroom and the sports field can go far.
Source: Hoërskool Wesvalia (Facebook), https://www.facebook.com/WesvaliaHS/posts/pfbid02mApZVxv4vG1QUZniPxvX7fb8TFVgp1D42qn3HwUTsxJ5stnkvwHmETGnsck3j7nul
Photo: Hoërskool Wesvalia Facebook page