Gayton McKenzie, Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, has sparked controversy with remarks about Miss South Africa finalist, Chidimma Adetshina’s mixed heritage. Adetshina has faced xenophobic comments, but both she and the Miss SA organisation have stood their ground, affirming her eligibility to compete in the pageant as a South African citizen. Political figures and social media users have weighed in on the debate, highlighting the complexities of national identity in South Africa.
The Miss South Africa 2024 pageant is just around the corner and the excitement is palpable. 16 remarkable women from across the country will compete for the crown, each exemplifying the diversity, power, and spirit of modern South African women. The contestants’ profiles were showcased in the reality series, Crown Chasers, adding a touch of realism and personal connection to the competition. These women bring unique narratives, compelling aspirations, and fervent determination to claim the soughtafter crown. The stage is set, the stakes are high, and the crown awaits its deserving queen.
Natasha Joubert, the current Miss South Africa, has made a groundbreaking decision not to compete in international beauty pageants. Instead, she will focus on her local title, breaking away from the traditional path followed by previous winners. Joubert’s decision has raised questions about her future prospects, but it also highlights the importance of making unique choices aligned with personal values. Her impact comes from courageously blazing her own trail in an industry often seen as predictable.
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 longstanding 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.
Renowned fashion designer Nobukhosi Mukwevho will be joining the panel of judges in the fourth episode of the Miss South Africa television series, Crown Chasers. The episode will air on Sunday, July 30, at 16:00 on SABC 3. Mukwevho will join Bonang Matheba, Leandie du Randt, and Zozibini Tunzi on the show.
The highly anticipated Miss SA reality show, ‘Crown Chasers,’ premiered on July 9, 2021. For the first time, the show provides viewers with an inside look into the lives and aspirations of the 12 dynamic finalists competing for the prestigious Miss South Africa crown.
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.
