A few top Mzansi personalities have been added to the Miss South Africa judging panel.
They are radio and TV presenter Anele Mdoda, marketing personality Khaya Dlanga, media mogul Khanyi Dhlomo, TV presenter Janez Vermeiren and magazine editor Michelle van Breda.
Other judges include chef and TV personality Siba Mtongana and Miss World 2014 Dr Rolene Strauss.
Anele said her advice to the top 12 was that their competition was not the other 11 women.
“The task at hand is to shine as the best form of yourself.
“Show us why the crown has your name on it. Show us what your intent is. Win it on purpose.”
She said all the finalists were worthy of the crown. Anele said she was looking for a young woman who would show that her life would move forward with or without the crown.
Khanyi said she thought Mzansi needed more women who were self-assured, compassionate and intentional in their actions.
“The winner must most certainly be beautiful but, more importantly, she must have self-belief as well as a strong desire and personal plan to move both herself and her country forward in her area of influence.”
This year Miss South Africa has announced a change to its format.
Following the cut to the top five finalists, the organisers will go straight to a top two announcement. One of the pair will be named Miss World South Africa and one will receive the title of Miss Universe South Africa.
Both will go on to represent the country in each respective competition.
However, as there can be only one reigning Miss South Africa, the two winners will be asked one final question by the judges. Their answers will determine who will be crowned the official Miss South Africa. The winner will walk away with the R3 million prize package.
Tickets for this year’s pageant are available at TicketPro and cost between R160 and R560
They are radio and TV presenter Anele Mdoda, marketing personality Khaya Dlanga, media mogul Khanyi Dhlomo, TV presenter Janez Vermeiren and magazine editor Michelle van Breda.
Other judges include chef and TV personality Siba Mtongana and Miss World 2014 Dr Rolene Strauss.
Anele said her advice to the top 12 was that their competition was not the other 11 women.
“The task at hand is to shine as the best form of yourself.
“Show us why the crown has your name on it. Show us what your intent is. Win it on purpose.”
She said all the finalists were worthy of the crown. Anele said she was looking for a young woman who would show that her life would move forward with or without the crown.
Khanyi said she thought Mzansi needed more women who were self-assured, compassionate and intentional in their actions.
“The winner must most certainly be beautiful but, more importantly, she must have self-belief as well as a strong desire and personal plan to move both herself and her country forward in her area of influence.”
This year Miss South Africa has announced a change to its format.
Following the cut to the top five finalists, the organisers will go straight to a top two announcement. One of the pair will be named Miss World South Africa and one will receive the title of Miss Universe South Africa.
Both will go on to represent the country in each respective competition.
However, as there can be only one reigning Miss South Africa, the two winners will be asked one final question by the judges. Their answers will determine who will be crowned the official Miss South Africa. The winner will walk away with the R3 million prize package.
Tickets for this year’s pageant are available at TicketPro and cost between R160 and R560