Miss SA Finalist Levern José Faces Bullying Allegations

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Levern José, a top finalist in the Miss South Africa pageant, is facing accusations of being a high school bully. Several women took to Twitter to share their encounters with José, who hails from the Northern Cape. While the Miss SA pageant has chosen not to comment on the matter, the allegations have cast a shadow over José’s participation in the competition.

Twitter Users Share Bullying Experiences

Over the weekend, Levern José became a trending topic on Twitter as users alleged that she was once a high school bully. One user, @AnelisaJu, expressed shock at José’s inclusion in the top 12 of the competition, detailing her own experiences of being bullied by José and her clique during high school. Other users also shared their experiences, with some claiming that they were victims of bullying by José and her friend for two years.

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Interestingly, the allegations against José first emerged last month when a woman named Faith Judith Msiza claimed that José bullied her during high school.

Miss SA Organisation Maintains “No Comment” Stance

Despite the allegations, the Miss South Africa Organisation and its CEO Stephanie Weil have maintained a “no comment” stance on the matter. While they have declined to comment on the alleged bullying by Levern José, the organization has previously stated that any semi-finalist or finalist should not be involved in any unsavory or unethical conduct that may tarnish the reputation of the Miss South Africa pageant or its organizers.

José Remains Silent on Social Media

In the face of these allegations, Levern José has remained silent on social media. The 23-year-old BCom Law student has disabled comments on her Instagram account. Instead, she posted a message thanking her followers for their love and support.

Consequences of Past Behavior

The case of Levern José serves as a reminder that past behavior can have consequences, and it is essential to treat others with kindness and respect. With the prevalence of social media, it has become increasingly difficult for public figures to escape their past actions, whether they be positive or negative. While the Miss SA pageant has chosen not to comment on the allegations, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold and whether any further action will be taken by the organizers.

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Amanda Wilson is a Cape Town-born journalist who covers the city’s evolving food scene for national and international outlets, tracing stories from Bo-Kaap spice shops to Khayelitsha micro-breweries. Raised on her grandmother’s Karoo lamb potjie and weekend hikes up Lion’s Head, she brings equal parts palate and pride to every assignment. Colleagues know her for the quiet warmth that turns interviews into friendships and fact-checks into shared laughter.

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