BEAUTY queens from across the world are in Mzansi for a pageant for the history books.
They arrived today, 13 September, to take part in the Miss Global Heritage pageant, which will be taking place at the Kalahari Waterfront in Nondoni, Limpopo, on 24 September.
The 50 contestants came from as far away as Spain, Romania, Ivory Coast, the Philippines, Costa Rica, China, Egypt, Germany, eSwatini, Vietnam and Venezuela.
Miss Durban University of Technology 2018 and Miss International South Africa 2019 Zabelo Hlabisa will be representing South Africa.
The judges will be Miss SA 2020 Shudufhadzo Musida, Khanyi Mbau and Lethabo “Lejoy” Mathatho, and Mpho Popps will be the MC for the final.
Pageant CEO Mbofho Phashangwe told Daily Sun: “Miss Heritage Global is all about coming together to recognise and celebrate our unique cultures The pageant will not only focus on beauty queens but is also a great opportunity for locals. “Different communities from different backgrounds will participate in many ways. They will also benefit in various ways.”
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Real Housewives of Joburg star Lejoy said she would be looking for specific qualities in the winner.
“I am looking for confidence, self-love and presence.
‘If you have these three, you can definitely take the crown,” she said.
Lejoy, who is proudly from Limpopo, said she was happy to see the pageant held in her home province.
This is a proud moment for Limpopo. We usually expect such events to take place in Joburg or Cape Town. Limpopo is one of the most loving provinces,” she said.
“The contestants will definitely learn humility and how rich the province is.
“I mean, they are in Venda and that is the garden of Eden.”
