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Rachel Gupta hands back the crown: a Miss Grand International 2024 resignation fueled by toxicity
Rachel Gupta, crowned Miss Grand International 2024, announces her resignation due to mistreatment and a toxic environment, sparking support from fellow beauty queens and fans.
Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg wins World Designer Award for Africa at Miss World 2025
Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg, crowned Miss World South Africa 2025, proudly represented her country by winning the World Designer Award for Africa at the Miss World Top Model Competition, showcasing a stunning dress inspired by South Africa's national flower.
Ageless beauty contest: South African grannies strut the catwalk
The event in the Tokoza township outside of Johannesburg featured prayers, speeches and a performance against domestic violence, a national scourge.
Meet Lebogang Raputsoe: South Africa's representative for Miss Supranational 2025
Lebogang Raputsoe has been announced as the official representative for South Africa at the Miss Supranational pageant in Poland this June.
Miss SA takes a step back from Miss Supranational 2025, while Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala steers the new pageant
Miss South Africa will not participate in the Miss Supranational 2025 beauty competition, as announced by the organisation on May 7.
Star power: 'Big Brother' alumni and SA actresses battle for Miss SA 2025 title
As the Miss SA 2025 entries closed on April 11, several familiar faces from 'Big Brother' and popular TV shows have thrown their hats into the ring.
Glowing and growing: Demi Leigh Tebow and hubby share their pregnancy journey
Former Miss Universe 2017 Demi Leigh Tebow and her husband Tim Tebow share their excitement and anticipation about becoming first-time parents to a baby girl.
Crowning glory awaits: Miss South Africa 2025 entries now open – tips from reigning queen Mia le Roux
Reigning queen Mia le Roux shares her advice for aspiring contestants as the popular ‘Crown Chasers’ reality show returns with an expanded format.
Empowerment on air: Nompumelelo Maduna launches podcast to ignite young minds in South Africa
Discover how Nompumelelo Maduna's new Impumelelo Mentorship campaign is set to inspire and empower the youth of South Africa through transformative stories and insights.
Beauty with a purpose: Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg takes on the role of children's NGO ambassador
Miss World South Africa 2024, Zoalize Jansen Van Rensburg, takes on a meaningful role as ambassador for Smile Foundation, supporting children with facial abnormalities and severe burns.
Rising star Shiv Shuffler is carving out a unique space in Durban's vibrant music scene
Explore the inspiring journey of Shiv Ramsander, also known as Shiv Shuffler, as he revolutionises the Bollywood music scene in Durban, blending traditional beats with modern flair.
From struggles to success: the inspiring story of Mr Durban 2024 Santonio Govender
Discover the inspiring journey of Santonio Govender, a model and actor, as he overcomes personal challenges and champions mental health awareness.
Miss South Africa hosts first-ever masterclass for aspiring contestants
The Miss SA masterclass is important as it will help one gain valuable insight on what it takes to be the next Miss SA.
‘Tshego Gaelae’s journey is an inspiration!’ Minister Chikunga congratulates Mrs World 2025
Tshego Gaelae has made South Africa proud as she was crowned Mrs World, this marks the first black woman to win this title.
Miss SA 2024 Mia le Roux in learnership partnership with private college to provide skills to people with disabilities
Mia le Roux has partnered with a training institution to award people living with disabilities, learnerships that will help them have access to opportunities that will be beneficial for them in today's society as well as in the future.
'Good luck to your organisation’s reputation!': Fans react to Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjær Theilvig attending Trump's inauguration
Fans of the prestigious Miss Universe organisation expressed how disappointed they are that the reigning beauty queen was at Trump's inaugartion and claimed that they are contradicting what their values about women empowerment say.
Miss Universe withdraws Miss Universe Argentina 2024 from her title following recent remarks
In a recent interview, Miss Universe Argentina 2024 Magali Benejam criticised the Miss Universe organisation and opened up about her experience in the competition, which led to her being stripped of her title by the Miss Universe organisation.
Chidimma Adetshina's inspiring journey: From xenophobic attacks, online backlash to being Miss Universe Africa and Oceania 2024
We take a look at Chidimma Adetshina's journey as she was the most trending woman in South Africa, the backlash she faced and how at the end, she still won and made her name for herself.
Breaking Barriers: Miss Universe 2024 contestants redefine beauty standards
The Miss Universe beauty pageant redefined beauty standards as we saw women who came from all over the globe and the diversity of women.
SA's very own Annikie Rabohlale's stellar performance earns top spot at Mrs Earth International beauty pageant
Mzansi's very own, Annike Rabhohlale, made a global impact in the Philippines on Monday night after scooping Mrs Earth International first runner-up and three out of seven awards.
These Cape beauties are on a mission to become the next Miss South Africa
With the top 16 already revealed, we take a look at who our contestants are, where they come from, what they do and what inspired them into entering the competition.