Here's your Miss SA 2024 Top 13
See who's made the cut so far and whose journey has been cut short as the road to the Miss SA crown continues.
In May 2024, Miss SA finally revealed its Top 30 finalists, and now, nearly two months later, only 13 are left standing.
During the latest episode of 'Crown Chasers', the official Miss SA reality competition programme, on Saturday, 20 July, Nolene Spinks had to bow out, leaving just 13 contestants vying for the Miss South Africa 2024 crown in August.
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Without further ado, here are your Miss SA 2024 Top 13:
Chidimma Adetshina (23) from Soweto, Gauteng, is a model, netball player, and a Bachelor of Law student at Varsity College. She is passionate about sports and advocating for change in violence against women and children and gender-based violence.
Kebalepile Ramafoko (25) is from Emalahleni, Mpumalanga. She has a BA in Psychology and Languages and is currently pursuing her Honours Degree. She is also a skills development facilitator and is passionate about sports and youth empowerment.
Kirsten Khan (26) from Johannesburg, Gauteng, is a model and has completed her studies for a diploma in architectural draughting from Damelin College. She describes herself as a compassionate, open minded, and resilient person who handles herself and others with grace.
Layla Zoubair (29) is from Kempton Park in Gauteng and is an outgoing and outspoken individual who thrives on challenges and exploring.
Lebohang Khoza (27) comes from Maritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, and is an educator of the performing arts. She is a choreographer and actor and has a BA degree in Performing Arts from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Lethaukuthula Maseko (24), aka the 'Diamond From Daveyton', describes herself as a beacon of hope and resilience. Raised in Daveyton, Gauteng, she says she has transformed the pressures of her surroundings into a brilliant strength and that her story is a testament to the power of self-authorship; proving that one’s circumstances do not dictate their destiny.
Mia le Roux (28) was born in Sasolburg, Free State and raised in Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape. She is a marketing manager, model, and part-time B Com Marketing student. She was diagnosed with profound hearing loss at the age of one and says her community rallied behind her to give her the gift of hearing; inspiring her desire to make a positive impact and break barriers.
Nobuhle Langa (26), from Emalahleni in Mpumalanga, is an audit trainee aiming to register as a Chartered Accountant. She is the founder of the Langelihle Youth Foundation, has a Bachelor of Accounting Science from Wits University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy from IAS (International Accounting Standards).
Nompumelelo Maduna (28), from Rockville in Soweto, is a marketer by profession, pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Johannesburg. She is also a saxophonist in the making. Maduna was in the Miss South Africa Top 3 in 2019.
Onalenna Constantin (26), from Potchefstroom in North West, has many talents. She is a model, a law student, entrepreneur, and content creator. She wants to inspire through her story that epitomises resilience and grace. She describes herself as an unwavering woman.
Ontshiametse Tlhopane is a 23-year-old aspiring model from Protea Glen, Soweto. She has qualifications in criminology inspired by her curiosity about why crime is committed. She is also the founder of #SafeHere, an organisation she plans to use to positively impact the lives of children. Friendly, kind, and empathetic are words used to describe her character.
Palesa Lombard (25) is from Waverley in Johannesburg and says that she has always been a dynamic, high-achieving individual. She is a final year medical student interested in neurological pathologies. She speaks fluent English and French, while having a comprehensive understanding of Afrikaans, isiZulu, and Sesotho.
Taahira Katz (25) is from Nancefield in Johannesburg and has a degree in Social Science. She has travelled the world as an international model and has a passion for learning and engaging in new experiences.
'Crown Chasers'
'Crown Chasers' is a thrilling reality competition TV series based on the Miss SA competition which airs on SABC3 each week.
The series shows the finalists as they are placed in real-life Miss South Africa scenarios that include a series of challenges based on the four pillars of Miss South Africa – duty, championship, empowerment, and beauty.
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Current Miss SA, Natasha Joubert, will crown her successor Miss SA 2024 at the finale held at SunBet Arena at Time Square, Pretoria on Saturday, 10 August.
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