34-year-old former Miss Teen SA Phuti Khomo has revealed she is not ready to have kids just yet.
Her decision is despite the fact that she is constantly getting pressure from her mother and partner.
“I feel pressure to have kids. I’m getting a lot of pressure from my mom and partner. I always tell my mom that it will happen in due time,” she said.
“I want to give my child everything. Everything does not necessarily mean money.
“I want my child to be raised by me. Right now I’m not going to be hands-on.”
Phuti is also not ready to be a wife. This is because of her demanding career, and she even put her engagement to her boyfriend, on hold.
“My partner is so loving and sweet. Last year I cut off our engagement but he is still there. He’s so patient with me, that’s why I believe he wants this for real. I think I have found the one,” she said.
“I want to be the one to make sure that my husband has eaten and has everything that he needs when he gets home. Right now I won’t be able to be that person. I’m everywhere; at 8pm I’m in a meeting.
“I don’t want to be unhappily married. I don’t want to choose between my family and career. There are parents that can juggle it, but it’s not for me.”
Over the last two years, Phuti has had to put a lot on hold, as she has been planning the Phuti Khomo Modeling Expo.
The event takes place on the 8th of December in Johannesburg. It is meant to embrace the local beauty and fashion industry.
“The modelling industry is not supported by any government department; there is no support whatsoever and these kids are taken advantage of.”
