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The Top 30 contestants vying to become Miss South Africa 2023 have been officially revealed on Wednesday, May 24 exclusively on the Miss SA App. From 30, only the Top 12, to be announced this June, will have the chance to move on to the finals whose date and venue have yet to be announced. Fan voting on the pageant's official app is now open and will close on Sunday, May 28 at 1 p.m. local time (SAST) so don't miss voting for your favorites to enter the next round of the competition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss South Africa (@official_misssa) A few familiar faces gave the competition another shot especially Natasha Joubert, Miss South Africa 2020 Top 3 finalist who competed in Miss Universe 2020. Also, finalists from previous years Van der Vyver, Keaoleboga Nkashe, Melissa Nayimuli, and Bryoni Govender are among the contenders for this year's crown. Who will make it to the Top 12? Here are the Top 30: Ané Oosthuysen Anelisa Nxele A

Reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska arrived in Cape Town, South Africa this week with Miss World CEO Julia Morley for a 6-day visit to the rainbow nation. In addition to humanitarian purposes, their official visit also includes the launch of the new Miss World South franchise under Carol Bouwer Productions.  According to Miss World, the new license holder has a long history with the organization having presented the MNET coverage of Miss World 1994 at Sun City. "Carol understands the importance of our cherished theme of Beauty With A Purpose, which underpins all Miss World activities around the world. Carol's passion, integrity, and creativity will take Beauty With A Purpose to the next level," Miss World posted on social media. Former Miss World from South Africa, Rolene Strauss also extended her support and said, "I wish Carol great success with Miss World South Africa and I offer her my full  support as she begins her journey." This is Karolina's firs

Tylo Ribeiro was named Mister Supranational South Africa 2023 in a national final held on Saturday, April 22 at The Venue Melrose Arch in Johannesburg. The 30-year-old data scientist from Pretoria bested nine other finalists to win the title. He will now represent South Africa at Mister Supranational 2023 in Poland this July. Rounding out the Top 5 were first runner-up Nkululeko Mbatha, second runner-up Jerobiam Julies, third runner-up Anton Siebert, and fourth runner-up David Nkadimeng. Reigning Miss Supranational Lalela Mswane and Miss Supranational 2021 Chanique Rabe graced the event and were part of the celebrity panel of judges View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tylo Ribeiro (@tyloribeiro) Photos: Mister Supranational South Africa

Miss Supranational 2022 Lalela Mswane to be VIP guest and judge at the first Mister Supranational South Africa pageant The reigning Miss Supranational and South Africa's very own, Lalela Mswane, will be the VIP guest and judge at the inaugural edition of Mister Supranational South Africa in Johannesburg this weekend. Lalela will first be part of the interview judging this Friday before attending the glittering final on Saturday, April 22 at The Venue Melrose Arch in Sandton. Joining her will be some very familiar faces in the industry. The first ever Mister Supranational South Africa Rushil Jina will also be a judge alongside two well-loved beauty queens, Chanique Rabe, Miss Supranational 2021, and former Miss South Africa, Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala. "We are going all out to ensure that we stage a spectacular final this Saturday. Our top 10 are all exceptional aspirational, inspirational men and they have already made us so proud. I am so excited to find out who the first win

Miss South Africa 2022 first runner-up Ayanda Thabethe has been officially announced on Tuesday, February 28 as Miss Supranational South Africa 2023. The 23-year-old entrepreneur and model hails from Pietermaritzburg and is pursuing a degree in dietetics and human nutrition from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Her campaign "Project Khulisa" aims to improve the future of all South Africans through nutritional intervention and innovation by mobilizing food solutions through initiatives such as community vegetable gardens, food parcels, and education about diet. “After visiting a KZN orphanage, I was surprised at how little consideration is taken by those preparing and funding the meals into providing the children with nutrient-dense meals as most of their meals are supplied by their schools during the day," she wrote on social media. "I hope to transform the standard of food given to children in schools under the National School Nutrition Programme as well as start a

The Miss Supranational Organization has announced that the reigning queen Lalela Mswane is scheduled to visit Curacao this February. Lalela will be in the Dutch Caribbean island from February 16 to 23 as a special guest of the Miss Supranational Curaçao Organization in collaboration with the Curacao Tourist Board. During her stay, the South African beauty queen is expected to explore and showcase the beauty of the island and take part in the country's Carnival celebrations. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Supranational (@misssupranational) Photos: Miss Supranational

The national costume of Miss South Africa 2022 Ndavi Nokeri for the upcoming 71st Miss Universe pageant has been officially revealed. Hosted by former Miss South Africa and Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi, the official reveal took place on Tuesday, December 6 at The Maslow Hotel in Gauteng. The special event which also happened to be Ndavi's official farewell also gave the fans a glimpse of what to expect for her Juan William Aria preliminary and final evening gowns for the international competition this January in New Orleans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss South Africa (@official_misssa) Made by Sello Medupe of Scalo Designer, the "I am Africa" national costume was inspired by her Tsonga and African heritage. The wings which were built by Hend Henderson of Henderson Worx showcase flight and represent something that is ascending because African women in the world are busy rising as in so many pop culture moments such as 'The

Ziphozethu Sithebe was named Miss Earth South Africa 2022 on Thursday, September 29 at the Southern Sun Rosebank in Johannesburg. The 21-year-old TV personality and an aspiring pilot succeeded last year's titleholder Nompumelelo Maduna and will now prepare to represent South Africa at the Miss Earth 2022 pageant in the Philippines this November. "Thank you [Miss Earth South Africa] for your belief in me. Thank you to my family, friends and all South Africans who supported my journey - what a journey it has been," she wrote in a statement on social media. "I have no words to express how grateful I am to be Miss Earth SA 2022. The real work begins now," she added. Joining her in the special event were her runner-up Nthabiseng Kgasi and fellow ambassadors Angelique Fourie and Melissa Lederle. Leading the announcement at the media gathering was environmentalist, former Miss Earth South Africa and now national director Catherine Constantinides. Meet the new Miss Eart

Miss South Africa 2022 has already concluded on Saturday, August 13 with the crowning of Ndavi Nokeri and we still can't get over how powerful the question and answer portion of the pageant was. The new Miss South Africa together with the rest of the Top 5 finalists Ayanda Thabethe, Lebogang Mahlangu, Luvé Meyer, and Tamsyn Jack gave compelling answers to the questions from the all-female selection committee. With Miss Supranational, Miss World, and Miss Universe titles under its belt, South Africa is undeniably one of the forces to reckon with in pageantry not only for their beauty but also their brains. The speaking abilities of these empowered South African women can't be ignored. Here are the tough questions in the nerve-racking round and their answers: On this stage right now, you have an opportunity to speak truth to power. What truth do you want those who are there in power right now who are leading our country to hear? Luvé Meyer (Top 5 finalist): "Suicide is the

Ndavi Nokeri bested nine other finalists to be crowned Miss South Africa 2022 in a glittering competition held on Saturday, August 13 at the SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria. The 23-year-old beauty hails from Tzaneen in Limpopo. She holds a degree in investment management from the University of Pretoria and currently works for an asset management firm in Cape Town. Ayanda Thabethe from KwaZulu-Natal and Lebogang Mahlangu from Gauteng were the first and second runners-up, respectively. Western Cape's Luvé Meyer and Tamsyn Jack completed the Top 5 finalists. Reigning Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu from India was a special guest at the event and was part of the all-female selection committee. She was joined in the panel by former queens Zozibini Tunzi and Rolene Strauss. The new Miss South Africa succeeds last year's titleholder and reigning Miss Supranational Lalela Mswane and will go on to represent her country at Miss Universe 2022, Miss World 2022, or Miss Supranational 202