In a remarkable showcase of beauty and activism, it is once again time to gear up for the final leg of the Miss World South Africa pageant, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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The final will take place at the Sun City Superbowl in North West on 5 October at 6pm.
During an interview with Clarence Ford on Cape Talk, Miss World South Africa licence holder Carol Bouwer said the main goal of the competition is to change the narrative around women ‘parading’ for the title of Miss World South Africa.
‘The competition is about beauty with a purpose, it’s important that people understand that it’s not just a mantra to give it substance, it’s that because these young women are already accomplished in their own right and daily lives…’ she said.
‘And have already done the work to ensure that they are contributing to South Africa. Miss World South Africa gives them a larger and international scale to advocate and lead causes they are passionate about.’
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As per the competition’s website, Miss World South Africa’s participants are young women with ‘well-shaped opinions, intellect, awareness as well as a sharp focus on world events’.
Miss World was created in July 1951 by Eric Morley in London and his widow, Julia Morley, now chairs the beauty pageant.
In May, Miss World South Africa awarded Morley with the Mbokodo Award, an annual honour given to women who contributed to the arts and culture.
‘The Miss World pageant not only helps charities across the world while instilling confidence in young women but it also supports the careers of artists, musicians, hosts, writers and everyone who gets to work on this prestigious pageant,’ Miss World South Africa said on Facebook.
‘This is replicated in over 140 countries which hold the licence for Miss World. We tune in to see the dress by top designers, hear the songs by various musicians, admire the sets by creative master builders and enjoy the oratory skills of those who host.’
In June, Miss World South Africa announced the top 10 finalists for the 2024 edition who will ‘battle it out’ for the grand finale in October.
The winner will represent South Africa at the Miss World finals in December.
These are the finalists:
Nande Mabala (26)
A model and social media entrepreneur from Zwelethemba, Worcester, believes that the most successful people possess five key soft skills: courage, communication, discipline, leadership, and resilience.
Lynique Odendaal (22)
A music therapist from Wonderboom, Pretoria, is dedicated to addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by vulnerable children by uplifting and empowering them.
Tshiamo Setlhare (26)
An occupational therapist from Mahikeng, North West, hopes that the Miss World platform will allow her to raise awareness about mental health conditions and work towards reducing the stigma and marginalisation of those with mental illnesses.
Neo Nkhumane (22)
A communications lecturer at North-West University from Gauteng, aims to tackle pressing social issues in the country while also advancing her studies in communications.
Ximiyeto Makhubele (21)
A tech developer from Giyani, Limpopo, aims to use technology to improve service delivery solutions for people.
Romanda Hombir (25)
A clinical audiologist from Gauteng wants to influence the development of policies and legislation to ensure that healthcare services are accessible and of high quality for everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, age, or disability.
Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg (18)
A digital and marketing executive at Scuderia Ferrari South Africa from Pretoria, Gauteng, believes that everyone can contribute to the greater good and that a dream is what keeps one’s hopes alive and drives the world forward.
Amber Marais (22)
Amber is from Bloemfontein, Free State, and is a volunteer and hockey coach known for her patience, friendliness, and passion. She finds great joy in seeing others succeed.
Thembelihle Mnguni (25)
A model and electrical engineering student from KwaZulu-Natal aspires to empower communities through renewable and sustainable energy.
Jesmika Singh (25)
A University of Cape Town Master’s student from KwaZulu-Natal has earned awards and accolades for her research on breast cancer biotechnology and immunotherapy. She aspires to become a renowned scientist and discover a cure for breast cancer.
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Picture: Miss World South Africa