THE judges for this year’s Miss South Africa have been announced and it will be a diverse panel.
It’s only two weeks until the big day arrives and the judges can’t wait to crown the next Miss South Africa.
The judges are former South African public protector Thuli Madonsela, the current Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu of India, Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi, 2014’s Miss World Rolene Strauss, award-winning investigative journalist Devi Sankaree Govender, Miss South Africa 1990 Suzette van der Merwe and actor and TV personality Thando Thabethe.
Madonsela said she is looking for a queen who will do good.
“An inspirational leader who believes in the possibility of and is playing her part to build a more just world. Miss South Africa is a symbol of all the beauty that makes South Africa great. She inspires hope, goodness and valour. She aspires to nourish those around her and blooms like a rose amid the thorns,” she said.
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“She has the ability to turn graves into gardens. I am looking for a virtuous woman who walks tall in her covenant blessings. A woman on an urgent mission. A woman who is not confined to one particular role but demonstrates the capacity to live a life filled with purpose,” she continued.
Former Miss SA and Miss Universe Zozibini also advised the queens on what to do.
“Every single thing and stage you have gone through in your life has prepared you for this moment. There’s no mistake. You are there because you belong, so act like you belong, walk like you belong and speak like you belong,” said Zozi.
The contestants in the running for the pageant are Anarzade Omar, Ayanda Thabethe, Itumeleng Parage, Keaoleboga Nkashe, Lebogang Mahlangu, Luve Meyer, Luyanda Zuma, Ndavi Nokeri, Pearl Ntshehi and Tamsyn Jack.
Miss South Africa 2022 will take home prizes and sponsorships worth more than R3 million.
The show will take place at SunBet Arena at Time Square, Pretoria and will be broadcast live on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161) and M-Net (DStv channel 101) on Saturday, 13 August from 6:30pm.
