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Bonang Matheba to Host and Sponsor Miss South Africa Pageant Once Again

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South African media personality and style icon, Bonang Matheba, also known as Queen B, is set to host and sponsor the Miss South Africa pageant on Sunday, August 13th. Matheba has maintained a long-standing connection with the pageant, having been part of the judging panel in 2014, and hosting the event during its 60th anniversary in 2018 and 2019 when Zozibini Tunzi became Miss Universe.

Matheba’s Involvement Goes Beyond Hosting Duties

This year, Matheba’s involvement goes beyond hosting duties as she has also participated as a judge on the Miss South Africa television series Crown Chasers, broadcast over five weeks on SABC 3. She promises a fantastic production that truly celebrates Women’s Month, complete with stunning dresses and a touch of magic.

The Significance of the Miss South Africa Pageant to Matheba

Matheba views the Miss South Africa pageant as a significant cultural institution and recalls watching inspirational women like Basetsana Kumalo and Peggy Sue Khumalo being crowned during her childhood. She is honored to have moved from a wide-eyed spectator to judge, host, and official sponsor of the pageant. Having the event aired on SABC 3 allows for accessibility to all South Africans, making it all the more special for her.

Matheba’s Luxury Beverage Brand

As the proud owner of the luxury beverage brand House of BNG, Matheba holds the distinction of being the first black woman to join the Cap Classique Producers Association. The winner of Miss South Africa 2023 will be toasted with a glass of bubbly from the House of BNG at the dazzling event on Sunday.

The Contestants

Seven contestants will vie for the prestigious crown at the SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria on August 13th. The contestants are Anke Rothmann, Bryoni Govender, Homba Mazaleni, Jordan van der Vyver, Melissa Nayimuli, Nande Mabala, and Natasha Joubert.

The Broadcast

Presented by Well Entertainment in association with Sun International, the contest will be broadcast on SABC 3, ensuring that audiences across the nation can experience the excitement and pageantry firsthand.

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