Broadacres resident, Nicole Capper crowned Mrs South Africa 2018

Model, speaker, pharmacist and guest house owner, 32-year-old Nicole Capper, who is also a Broadacres resident, was crowned the winner of Mrs South Africa 2018 on 19 November.

The dazzling grand finale that took place at Emperors Palace, was hosted by TV presenter and businesswoman, Jo-Ann Strauss alongside multi-award-winning musician, Loyiso Bala.

Capper is set to become an SABC 3 ambassador and represent South Africa in the Mrs World pageant this December. She is a mother of two, a functional pharmacist who is passionate about health, a public speaker and is business minded.

The pageant featured a star-studded guest list of top South African talent and top leading South African designers who walked the red carpet that evening.

Crowned as well that evening, was Gela le Roux as the first princess and Mankoana Nhlebela as the second princess.

Candice Robbertze was crowned Mrs Charity as she raised the most funds for Cansa during her term as a finalist.

The celebrity judging panel included former Miss South Africa and businesswoman, principal judge, Cindy Nell-Roberts; entrepreneur, Vusi Zwane; former Miss SA, Thuli Sithole; businesswoman, Unaiza Mooiden and businessman, Peet Viljoen.

The judges showcased fashionable designs from Orapeleng Modutle Style Avenue and the Fashion Design School and Retail Education Institute.

Capper walked away with prizes to the value of R1 million from the Tammy Taylor Mrs South Africa official sponsors: Tammy Taylor, Lamelle, Catrice, Caribbean Tan, Thandar Inc, MPact, Gerald Wells, Wella Professional, System Professional, Batsumi Travel, Nomination and Deetlefs.

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