South African mum Mondelea Bezuidenhout’s plans for modelling career after granted NZ residency
, 2022-12-12 04:59:00,
Woman who claims she was refused entry to New Zealand because she’s too fat embarks on a new career as a plus-sized model
- South African mum told by NZ officials to lose weight or be kicked out of country
- Mondelea Bezuidenhout was allowed to stay after dropping BMI by 10 points
- She opened up about her journey one year after she was granted exemption
- Hopes to launch new career as plus-size model as weight loss journey continues
A mum denied permanent residency by New Zealand officials for being too overweight has been allowed to stay as she unveils her plans to launch a new career inspired by her ongoing weight loss journey.
Mondelea Bezuidenhout, from Palmerston North in New Zealand, made headlines around the world after her application for permanent residency was rejected because her ‘too high’ body mass index made her too much of a health risk.
The South African native said she was ordered by officials to lose 30kg or face being kicked out of the adopted country she’s called home for the past four years.
Ms Bezuidenhout, 36, appealed the decision and was granted a special exemption to stay a year ago after she dropped her BMI by 10 points and obtained a referral from her GP stating she was in good health.
She continues to document…
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