A perfectly inspired spring announcement was hosted at the Southern Sun Rosebank where ten Miss Earth South Africa finalists gathered to share their journey and unpack some of the exciting programmes that have made up the year 2022.
ALSO READ: Sowetos very own has advanced to the next level in the journey for Mrs South Africa 2020
Ziphozethu Sithebe, a 22-year-old from Centurion was crowned Miss Earth South Africa 2022.
Sithebe will represent the country later this year in the Philippines at the 2022 Miss Earth where she is expected to fly Mzansi’s flag high.
With an avid passion for aviation and green innovation, she has been hard at work over the past few months with her greening projects and campaigns.
Sithebe is joined by her runner up, Nthabiseng Kgasi, a marketer and home girl from Protea Glen.
This former Miss Soweto, is 27-years-old and is no stranger to the media space.
Two ambassadors were also announced to complete the top four.
Knysna beauty, Angelique Fourie is a BA Corporate Comms graduate and is passionate about sustainability and community development.
She is joined in the top four, by KwaZulu Natal’s Melissa Lederle from Pietermaritzburg.
ALSO READ: Protea’s Mrs. Universe Africa finalist preaches women empowerment
Judges included the CEO of the Green Development Foundation, Rebecca Ngaka, Director of the Europa Art group, Melina Lambrakis, world renowned designer and the man behind the world-famous Madiba Shirt, Sonwabile Ndamase and broadcasting giant, Leanne Manas.
Ella Bella Leite, Director of the programme said, “Finalists demonstrated clear leadership qualities, creative thinking, strength of the mind and character, most importantly a passion for making a sustainable difference in their communities.
“Each year it is immensely rewarding to see the growth and influence of the Miss Earth South Africa programme.
“Over a period of more than 16years we can confidently say that we have empowered, educated and encouraged young women from around South Africa to become Environmental Ambassadors.”
Through campaigns such as #WasteStopsWithME, the Miss Earth South Africa organisation is on a mission to change perceptions about climate change and the impact of environmental degradation.
ALSO READ: The newly crowned Mrs Universe Africa preaches women empowerment
The primary objective is to create awareness and more importantly to educate on the issue of waste management and the catastrophic affects of a lack of waste-consciousness for our country and the globe.
“Heroes don’t live in story books but they live amongst us and we as the Miss Earth Leadership Programme have to ensure that we empower and inspire these young women to be active citizens and be those heroes we need in society,” concluded Executive Director of Miss Earth South Africa, Catherine Constantinides.
Follow Us Here:
Catch the latest news by visiting our other platforms:
