With Mia Le Roux now out of the running, many South Africans on social media are backing Miss Zimbabwe, Sakhile Dube, to win the Miss Universe title. On the eve of the pageant finale, the SA model announced her exit, citing “health concerns.”” Sakhile is now considered a favourite on the African continent to win. … Read more
The 73rd Miss Universe pageant will take place in Mexico City in Mexico on Saturday, 16 November. Reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua will crown her successor at the end of the event. However, she won’t be crowning reigning Miss South Africa Mia le Roux after the beauty from Oudtshoorn pulled out of the … Read more
Miss SA 2024 Mia Le Roux has congratulated Chidimma Adetshina on her crowning as Miss Universe Nigeria over the weekend. The beauty queens – who were friends and fellow contestants at the local pageant – will meet again at the Miss Universe finale in November. Just three weeks ago, Chidimma – whose father is Nigerian … Read more
Burna Boy has been dragged by South Africans once again after scenes from the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, featuring finalist Chidimma Adetshina – went viral. The Nigerian artist – real name Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu – has been vocal on his views of South Africans, whom he believes are “xenophobic.” He’s even poked fun at the … Read more
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The newly crowned Miss SA Mia Le Roux has fiercely defended her former colleague Chidimma Adetshina, claiming that the latter “deserved” a spot in the pageant. Just days before the finale, the 23-year-old model pulled out of the competition due to questions and concerns about her nationality. Chidimma – who has a Nigerian father and … Read more
Onalenna Constantin has laughed off her infamous fumble at the Miss SA pageant, which she was tipped to win. The model and law student – who is also married – made headlines after she stuttered her way through a crucial question-and-answer session. She was also harshly criticised for seemingly defending her friend, former finalist Chidimma … Read more
Mia le Roux was crowned Miss SA 2024 at the finale of the pageant held at the SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria on Saturday 10 August, making history as the first differently-abled Miss SA. Here’s five things to know about the beauty queen. MIA LE ROUX CROWNED MISS SA 2024 Natasha Joubert passed down … Read more
