Miss South Africa 1997 and Miss World 1998 finalist Kerishnie Naicker is celebrating the major milestone of walking again after months in a wheelchair.
She was wheelchair-bound for most of last year after an accident.
“Eight months since surgery and while I may not have full range of motion yet, I'm deeply grateful for God's mercy and grace. I felt privileged to be able to stand. Walking again, albeit baby steps, is a gift,” she said.
In a recent video of her walking on the beach, Naicker expressed her gratitude for the progress she’s made since undergoing surgery.
Naicker's accident occurred on May 1 2024 while she was visiting Cape Point in the Western Cape.
“I was accidentally tripped by a tourist while she was taking photographs. While on stairs at the lighthouse at Cape Point, she walked backwards into me, tripping me down two steps. She tried to get the lighthouse in focus and took one step too far. Even though I’m thankful that I did not injure my head and remained compos mentis to get Netcare to favourably intervene, I did incur a serious injury,” Naicker said in a heartfelt message about the incident.
The former beauty queen, known for her poise and grace, has used her platform to share an important message with her followers about the dangers of distractions caused by technology.
“I feel it imperative to use this platform to reaffirm that we do not take photos at the peril of others or ourselves. That we are observant, cognisant of our surroundings and situationally aware. We also need to savour every moment and take it all in without having to witness it all through a lens,” she said.
She emphasised the risks, specially with the rise of selfies and social media content, and urged everyone to be more aware and considerate of others when out in public.
“Too many are dying while taking selfies and recording reels and others are getting injured and killed by their negligence,” she said.
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