Will our local be crowned the next Miss South Africa?
12 women will be competing for the chance to be crowned as the next Miss South Africa including Mpumalanga's Akile Khoza from Thulamahashe.
Who will join the long line of former beauties to take the crown at Sun Arena at Time Square this evening?
This year’s judging panel includes Anele Mdoda, Khaya Dlanga, Khanyi Dhlomo, Janez Vermeiren, Michelle van Breda, Siba Mtongana and Rolene Strauss.
The winner will receive a R3 million prize package including R1 million in cash from Cell C and Sun International as well as the use of a fully furnished and serviced apartment for the year of reign, a Nissan Qashqai worth R445 500, the use of designer garments for her red carpet looks and many more.
Established in 1956, the first official Miss South Africa pageant was organised to send a representative to London for the Miss World pageant. That year Norma Vorster was crowned and the Miss SA pageant became an intrinsic part of South African patriotism and competitive spirit. Two years later, an 18-year-old secretary from Durban, Penny Coelen, was crowned and would later go on to make history and win Miss World. This was just the beginning for the Miss South Africa organisation and the 60 women who have worn the crown with pride. Since then, hundreds of young women have entered the pageant vying for the prestigious title.
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Here are some pictures of the finalists:
May the best girl win!
