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Zoalize Jansen Van Rensburg was crowned Miss World South Africa 2024 in a national competition held last October 6 at the Sun City Superbowl, North West Province. The 18-year-old youth empowerment advocate from Pretoria succeeds last year's winner Claude Mashego. She will represent South Africa at the 72nd Miss World competition next year. Nande Mabala and Romanda Hombir were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. No stranger to pageantry, the new Miss World South Africa has already joined last year's competition and placed second runner-up. "A second chance on myself meant the world and I hope that this can act as an inspiration to all the people who have felt like giving up on a dream. Don't ever let anyone tell you that it is not possible," she wrote online. "As your Miss World South Africa, I will continue to remind our people that in the midst of adversity and uncertainty, you have to remember that you are here for a reason," she added...

Dr Claude Mashego was crowned Miss World South Africa 2023 during the inaugural edition of the national pageant held on Saturday, October 28 at The South African State Theatre in Pretoria. The 24-year-old medical doctor bested 11 other finalists to win the national title. She is now expected to represent South Africa at the 71st Miss World competition. Alyssa Joan Smith and Zoalize Jansen Van Rensburg were named the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Motheo Mokoto and Asande Mchunu rounded out the Top 5 finalists. Reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska from Poland graced the event with the chairman and CEO of the Miss World Organization Julia Morley. Former South African Miss World Rolene Strauss was also present as one of the distinguished judges. The new Miss World South Africa hails from Acornhoek, Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga. She holds a degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Pretoria. Claude founded her nonprofit Young Leaders Network to advocate for y...

From over 50 semifinalists, only the Top 12 have been announced to continue to the Miss World South Africa 2023 national final this October. This year's pageant will be the first edition of a standalone Miss World South Africa competition since Carol Bouwer Productions (CBP) took over the license from the Miss South Africa organization last May. The next Miss World South Africa is expected to participate in the upcoming 71st Miss World (Miss World 2023) final in Mumbai, India this December. Who will be crowned Miss World South Africa 2023? Meet the 12 finalists: Alyssa Smith Asande Mchunu Bonolo Motau Claude Mmakgaka Mashego Luyanada Mbhamali Moratwe Masima Motheo Mokoto Mphoentle Plaatjie Munei Tsanwani Sasha-Lee Taylor Zoalize Jansen Van Rensburg Zoë Naidu Photos: Miss World South Africa

Reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska arrived in Cape Town, South Africa this week with Miss World CEO Julia Morley for a 6-day visit to the rainbow nation. In addition to humanitarian purposes, their official visit also includes the launch of the new Miss World South franchise under Carol Bouwer Productions.  According to Miss World, the new license holder has a long history with the organization having presented the MNET coverage of Miss World 1994 at Sun City. "Carol understands the importance of our cherished theme of Beauty With A Purpose, which underpins all Miss World activities around the world. Carol's passion, integrity, and creativity will take Beauty With A Purpose to the next level," Miss World posted on social media. Former Miss World from South Africa, Rolene Strauss also extended her support and said, "I wish Carol great success with Miss World South Africa and I offer her my full  support as she begins her journey." This is Karolina's firs...

Miss South Africa 2022, the 64th Miss South Africa edition will take place tonight at Time Square's SunBet Arena in Pretoria. A remarkable group of 10 finalists will be vying for the crown and the opportunity to represent South Africa at Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss Supranational. An all-female selection committee including the reigning Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu, Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi, and Miss World 2014 Rolene Strauss will have the most difficult task in choosing the most deserving winner. Who will succeed the reigning Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane? Meet our FINAL 5 favorites for the crown: Anarzade Omar Keaoleboga Nkashe Luvé Meyer Luyanda Zuma Ndavi Nokeri Miss South Africa 2022 will be broadcast at 6:30 p.m. local time on Mzansi Magic, Mnet, and live streaming via Miss South Africa app for the international audience. Photos: Miss South Africa