Bridget Mamahlola Patji, affectionately known as Nthabiseng by her friends, was born and bred in Tlhabine Ga-Mogoboya, a village in Tzaneen, Limpopo Province, South Africa. The 20-year-old is registered with the University of South Africa, in the third year of her studies. Determined to soar to great heights, Bridget believes she can achieve anything she puts her mind to, including her Bachelor of Laws degree. She is a member of a great church where she serves as part of the intercession team. Her mother is raising both her and her younger sister the only way she knows, with impeccable care and unending generosity. Bridget dotes on literature. Jars of Clay is her first book. For sports, she plays Wing Attack on the netball court.