Miss SA one of richest pageant competitions in the world

The winner – to be crowned at a live televised ceremony to be held at Sun City at the end of March 2017 – will receive the cash, a car, an international holiday and other prizes in a package that exceeds R2-million. The finalists for 2017 will each receive a R25 000 cash prize.

The search is now on for the young woman who will follow in the footsteps of the current Miss South Africa, Ntandoyenkosi Kunene, and become one of South Africa’s most prominent ambassadors. 

Miss South Africa 2017 will have the opportunity to represent her country and compete in both the Miss World and Miss Universe pageants.

For the first time members of the public will be able to watch a part of the auditions when they take place at the various Sun International properties around the country. 

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Miss South Africa 2016 will be in attendance at all these auditions.

Those who think they have what it takes can register online on the Miss South Africa website. 

All entrants, even those that have registered online, must attend a regional judging session at one of the following Sun International venues.

July 16: Durban, Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom

July 23: Brakpan, Carnival City Casino and Hotel

July 30: Cape Town, Grand West Casino and Entertainment World

August 6: Port Elizabeth, The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World

August 13: Polokwane, Meropa Casino and Entertainment World

August 20: Bloemfontein, Windmill Casino

August 27: Johannesburg, The Maslow Hotel