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Miss SA 2024
Mia le Roux
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Growing up, Le Roux said she had always wanted to be Miss South Africa.
"My next dream is to create a society that is inclusive."
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This year's Top16 contestants
Through the ages
Miss SA Natasha Joubert makes TV debut as host of Crown Chasers reality show
Current Miss SA Natasha Joubert made her TV debut as the host of the third season of reality series Crown Chasers. The show premiered on Saturday, 29 June at 20:30.
In the six-part show Miss South Africa contestants are placed in real-life scenarios that include challenges based on the four pillars of Miss South Africa: duty, championship, empowerment and beauty. According to a press release, a challenge winner will be chosen each week.
10 years of
Miss SA crowns
2014-2015
Palesa
The crown, named Palesa (Flower in Sesotho) was designed from platinum by the Jack Friedman team as well as pageant designer Malcolm Kluk using inspiration taken from the natural beauty of indigenous South African flowers and traditional patterns. It was worn by Rolene Strauss and Liesl Laurie.
(Source: Sowetan, Jack Friedman).
Image: Jack Friedman Jewellers | Pinterest
2015 - 2018
Enhle
Enhle designed by Jack Friedman. Worn by Ntandoyenkosi Kunene (2016), Demi Leigh Nel-Peters (2017) and Tamaryn Green (2018).
Image: Getty Images
2018 - 2022
Buhle
Named Buhle (inspired by ubuhle uthingo lenkosazana, which means “the beauty of a rainbow”), it was designed by world-renowned local jewellery designer Johan Louw in association with American Swiss, which is the official fine jewellery partner. It was chosen as a celebration of women, cultural diversity and our rainbow nation. Buhle is handcrafted in premium 925 sterling silver and features more than 2 500 fine-cut cubic zirconia stones of the highest grade, which were hand-cut and set by master diamond cutters and have a total weight of 182cts. Buhle was worn by Zozibini Tunzi (then Sasha-Lee Olivier, Shudu, Lalela Mswane and Ndavi Nokeri). The colourful band of jewels around the base was inspired by traditional Ndebele patterns, while the larger princess-cut stones rising up from it are intended to resemble shooting stars. It was valued at a staggering R500 000.
2023 - 2024
Dubbed Mowana,
the “Tree of Life.”
According to Miss SA: "As the new title holder takes in the enormity of the moment in which she becomes a South African ambassador and role model to young people everywhere, she will be carrying the weight of our heritage and of one of the most recognisable symbols of our country – a tree that signifies life."
Designed by Ursula Pule, creative director and co-founder of Nungu Diamonds, the proud sponsor of the new Miss South Africa crown. It is made up of more than 800 stones comprising diamonds, gemstones and cubic zirconia, the biggest weighing 15 carats.
She says: “My inspiration came from a safari we took in Musina in 2019, from the magnificent baobab tree, also known as the Tree of Life. As you drive into Limpopo, you see these exquisite trees – unlike any other trees – that represent our African heritage.
“The next morning, on a game drive, I saw the sun rising behind a baobab and was mesmerised. That was my inspiration and I have carried that vision with me all these years. When it was time to design the crown, I thought that there was nothing better to represent our country and our company Nungu Diamonds.”
The designers
Images: Miss SA
Images: Miss SA
Africa Fashion International (AFI) is the official fashion partner for Miss South Africa 2024.
AFI will provide designer garments for the contestants during the competition through its retail platform, the House of Nala store and the AFI Privé Atelier.
House of Nala is located in Sandton City, Shop U47A, Upper Shopping Level and viewers will be able to buy the looks worn by Miss SA contestants on the Crown Chasers reality show and during the pageant finale.
Iconic moments
26 January 1997
Miss SA, Peggy-Sue Khumalo.
16 August 1997
Kerishnie Naicker, Miss South Africa 1997 at the Johannesburg stadium when Bafana Bafana played Congo. Phil Masinga scored the winning goal, and South Africa won 1-0.
12 December 2004
The crowning of Miss South Africa, Claudia Henkel and Miss South Africa Teen, Raelene Rorke.
Glossary of terms
The prize package
R1 million in cash and a luxury apartment are just two of the prizes newly crowned Miss SA 2024 Mia le Roux will enjoy for her year in reign. Of course, her exciting list of goodies also includes a fancy vehicle.
Le Roux was crowned at the 66th Miss SA event, held at the SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria on Saturday, 10 August.
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