The Miss South Africa Top 16 was announced on the first episode of the six-part reality TV show Crown Chasers, which broadcasted on S3 on Saturday 29 June.
MISS SA ANNOUNCES TOP 16
The Miss South Africa Top 30 have officially become the Top 16. On the first episode of the Miss SA reality show, Crown Chasers, the Top 16 contestants were announced. The first episode of Crown Chasers aired on S3 (formerly SABC3) on Saturday 29 June at 20:30.
The contestants represent six provinces – Gauteng has nine (including four from Soweto), followed by Mpumalanga with three and the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, North West and Western Cape with one each.
Viewers will get to meet the finalists in Crown Chasers – The Miss SA reality TV show. The six-part series starts on SABC3 on 29 June at 20:30. Natasha Joubert is the reigning Miss SA. Natasha Joubert will crown her successor Miss SA 2024 at the finale held at SunBet Arena at Time Square, Pretoria on Saturday, 10 August.
Miss SA 2023 runner up Bryoni Govender is currently in Poland as she represents South Africa at the Miss Supranational pageant taking place on Saturday 6 July.
WHO ARE THE TOP 30?
Chidimma Adetshina – (23) from Soweto, Gauteng, is a model, netball player and a Bachelor of Law student at Varsity College. She is passionate about sports and advocating for change on violence against woman and children and gender-based violence.
Kebalepile Ramafoko – (25), is from Emalahleni, Mpumalanga. She has a BA in Psychology and Languages and is currently pursuing her Honours Degree. She is also a skills development facilitator and is passionate about sports and youth empowerment.
Kirsten Khan (26), from Johannesburg, Gauteng, is a model and has completed her studies for a diploma in architectural draughting from Damelin College. She describes herself as a compassionate, open minded and resilient person who handles herself and others with grace.
Layla Zoubair (29) is from Kempton Park in Gauteng and is an outgoing and outspoken individual who thrives on challenges and exploring.
Lebohang Khoza (27) comes from Maritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, and is an educator of the performing arts. She is a choreographer and actor and has a BA degree in Performing Arts from the University of KwaZulu Natal.
Lethaukuthula Maseko (24), aka the “Diamond From Daveyton” describes herself as a beacon of hope and resilience. Raised in Daveyton, Gauteng, she says she has transformed the pressures of her surroundings into a brilliant strength and that her story is a testament to the power of self-authorship; proving that one’s circumstances do not dictate their destiny.
Mia le Roux (28) was born in Sasolburg, Free State and raised in Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape. She is a marketing manager, model and part-time B Com Marketing student. She was diagnosed with profound hearing loss at the age of one and says her community rallied behind her to give her the gift of hearing; inspiring her desire to make a positive impact and break barriers.
Naledi Matlakala (24), from Midrand in Gauteng, is a B Com Law student with a BA (Psychology and Criminology) from the University of Pretoria. She describes herself as a highly spirited soul with a mission of “Information IS Transformation” and is committed to ensuring that this information (plus resources) is activated within South African communities through an accessible, inclusive and relevant approach.
Nobuhle Langa (26), from Emalahleni in Mpumalanga, is an audit trainee aiming to register as a Chartered Accountant. She is the founder of the Langelihle Youth Foundation, has a Bachelor of Accounting Science from Wits University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy from IAS (International Accounting Standards).
Nolene Spinks (23) is representing Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. She says she dreams big, works hard and rests very little. She is currently working as a Montessori pre-school teacher. Her life’s goal is not only to live, but to live boldly, giving hope to others and helping where she can.
Nompumelelo Maduna (28), from Rockville in Soweto, is a marketer by profession, pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Johannesburg. She is also a saxophonist in the making. Maduna was in the Miss South Africa Top 3 in 2019.
Onalenna Constantin (26), from Potchefstroom in North West, has many talents. She is a model, a law student, entrepreneur and content creator. She wants to inspire through her story that epitomises resilience and grace. She describes herself as an unwavering woman.
Ontshiametse Tlhopane is a 23 year old aspiring model from Protea Glen, Soweto. She has qualifications in criminology inspired by her curiosity about why crime is committed. She is also the founder of #SafeHere, an organisation she plans to use to positively impact the lives of children. Friendly, kind and empathetic are words used to describe her character.
Palesa Lombard (25) is from Waverley in Johannesburg and says that she has always been a dynamic, high-achieving individual. She is a final year medical student interested in neurological pathologies. She speaks fluent English and French, while having a comprehensive understanding of Afrikaans, isiZulu and Sesotho.
Reinette Potgieter, aged 26 and hailing from Trichardt in Mpumalanga, has attained a B Ed Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching degree from the University of Pretoria. Currently, she is fully committed to her teaching profession. Describing herself as timeless, she endeavours to exemplify the grace and poise reminiscent of the late Princess Diana.
Taahira Katz (25) is from Nancefield in Johannesburg and has a degree in Social Science. She has travelled the world as an international model and has a passion for learning and engaging in new experiences.