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The South African
2 days ago
- Business
- The South African
WHEN does Miss SA 2025 take place?
It's been a year since Mia Le Roux was crowned Miss SA . When will she hand over the reins to her successor? According to organisers, the Miss SA 2025 has been postponed to 'later this year'. An official date has not been set. This announcement follows the resignation of former CEO Stephanie Weil, who recently stepped down after helming the company since 2019. In a press statement, organisers said the event would take place later in 2025 to 'ensure the alignment with international and other global events.' It added: 'The organisation, through its affiliated companies, aims to broaden the reach and impact of the pageant and its contestants. Organisers stated that Miss SA would be rebranded to include the pillars of entrepreneurship, job creation, cultural awareness, and social cohesion. The pageant has yet to announce its Top 30 finalists. Meanwhile, Miss SA organisation will now be part of the Motsepe Group of Companies, owned by Patrice Motsepe, one of South Africa's wealthiest businessmen. Last month., Africa Fashion International (AFI) – the fashion partner of Miss SA – revealed that it was now the 'sister company' of the beauty pageant. 'AFI and the Miss South Africa organisation are proud members of a larger, family-owned group of companies, united by a shared vision for creativity and excellence', read a statement posted on their social media platforms. Miss SA now falls under the Motsepe Group of Companies. Images via Instagram: @motsepefoundation/ @official_misssa AFI is run by Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, the wife of Patrice Motsepe. DID MISS SA ORGANISERS MAKE A MISTAKE POSTPONING THE PAGEANT? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Chidimma mocks news of Miss SA organisation 'downfall'?
Chidimma Adetshina, the South African-born Miss Universe runner-up, is laughing off news that the Miss SA pageant has been postponed and is under new management. The news comes days after pageant CEO Stephanie Weil resigned from her post. In the past year, the Cape Town model – whose father is Nigerian, and whose mother is Mozambican – has been the target of a Home Affairs investigation. Last year, Chidimma stepped down from her position as Miss SA finalist. A few weeks later, she won the title of Miss Universe Nigeria and competed at the international pageant, where she was crowned runner-up. In a press statement posted on pageant fanpage @misssafandom, the Miss SA organisation announced that the finale would be postponed from August to a later date in 2025. This was one to 'ensure the alignment with international and other global events.' Since Stephanie Weil stepped down as CEO, the pageant has been taken under the wing of Africa Fashion International, which has vowed to 'embark on this strategic journey together, leveraging our unique strengths to drive growth and innovation.' In the comments section, pageant fans were mostly unsurprised by the news, given the delay in announcing the Top 30. Also commenting was Chidimma Adetshina, who posted a meme of a man suppressing a smile. When one follower accused the pageant queen of being 'petty,' she responded, 'I'm just smiling. I've given you way too much access to me, and I'm sure that's your biggest achievement this year. Go rest, bye!' Chidimma Adetshina has reacted to news of Miss SA's postponement. The beauty queen is a former 2024 finalist. Image via screenshot: @misssafandom Late last year, the Department of Home Affairs revealed it would be investigating the mother of Chidimma Adetshina, Anabela Rungo, who had unlawfully registered her as a South African at birth via fraudulent documents. Earlier this year, Rungo was arrested and charged with violating the Immigration and Identification Act. She has since been released on bail. Both Chidimma and her mother have had their SA ID and passports revoked. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON MISS SA'S POSTPONEMENT? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Sun Goddess' Vanya Mangaliso and musician Feya Faku laid to rest
Vanya Mangaliso and Feya Faku died just three days apart. Born 10 years apart, died just three days apart and laid to rest on the same day. Vanya Mangaliso and Feya Faku. Pictures: Supplied,Fashion designer Vanya Mangaliso and musician Feya Faku, who died just three days apart, were separately laid to rest on Saturday. Sun Goddess founder Mangaliso passed away on the 26th of June, while Faku died during his tour in Switzerland three days before that. Mangaliso was 53 at the time of her death, and Faku was 10 years older. ALSO READ: 'A profound loss': Fashion world mourns Sun Goddess Vanya Mangaliso 'She worked tirelessly for the good of her family' Mangaliso was widely respected for her contributions to South African fashion, a field to which she dedicated 25 years of her life. Speaking at the funeral, her son, Kwantu Mangaliso, said his mother was very special to many people. 'One thing I can say is that a role she took most seriously and a role that she excelled at was being a mother. Specifically being a mother to the four of us,' said Kwantu. Since her passing, tributes have poured in from various corners for the designer. Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, founder and chief executive of Africa Fashion International (AFI), described Mangaliso as a distinguished fashion designer and businesswoman. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula paid tribute to Mangaliso as a trailblazer in the fashion world. 'She was the first to commercialise African designer wear, taking it from the back room to boutique stores in top malls. 'She cracked the door open for Maxhosa, Bathu and others by mainstreaming African designers and brands,' wrote Mbalula. 'My mother worked tirelessly for the good of her family and she helped build us into the people we are today. My mom was pretty much the hardest working person I knew,' said son, Kwantu. Mangaliso was laid to rest at the Heroes Acre in Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg. This is the same burial site where musicians like Mandoza and AKA, boxer Baby Jake Matlala and actor Joe Mafela were also buried. Mangaliso is survived by her husband, Thando Mangaliso; her children, Limani, Kwantu, Kwindla, and Kumkani Mangaliso; nieces, nephews, cousins; extended family; and her legacy, the Sun Goddess. ALSO READ: Jazz legend Feya Faku dies while on tour in Switzerland The trumpet was like his second voice Faku, an internationally renowned trumpeter, was buried in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. 'One of the things we have not done as South Africans is to appreciate Feya as a world-renowned trumpeter because most of the time Feya has been traveling across the globe,' said Gift Ngqondi, speaking for the family at the funeral. 'Whether he is attending the North Sea Jazz Festival, whether he was in Switzerland, or Norway and these are the places that Feya has performed than any other place in South Africa ' Fellow musician, saxophonist McCoy Mrubata, said he enjoyed Faku's style of playing the trumpet. 'The trumpet was like his second voice,' Mrubata said speaking to the SABC. 'He was very melodic and he had technique, but he could be very very soulful, you know, I used to enjoy his trumpet playing.' Before his demise, Faku was reportedly exploring the idea of starting a music program in New Brighton schools to help nurture musical talent in the community. NOW READ: WATCH: Modise Sekgothe, a poet equipped in the exercise of digging deep and baring himself naked
IOL News
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Discover the 2025/26 AFI Fastrack Prize semi-finalists shaping African fashion
Elke Joubert, Tsholofelo Phala and Amkelo Jiyane are among the semi-finalists for the 2025/26 AFI Fastrack Prize. Africa Fashion International (AFI) one of the continent's most prominent platforms for fashion and retail, has announced the semi-finalists for the 2025/26 AFI Fastrack Prize, its flagship talent development initiative designed to unearth and nurture the next generation of African fashion trailblazers. From a flood of compelling entries, 12 promising young designers have made it through to the semi-final round, selected for their boundary-pushing design, strong technical skills, and innovative vision. These creatives represent a bold, new wave of African fashion, one that merges storytelling, craft, and culture with forward-thinking design.
IOL News
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Nomzamo Mbatha channels African elegance in MmusoMaxwell for the Met Gala
"Shaka iLembe" actress and executive Nomzamo Mbatha attended the 2025 Met Gala as the Africa Fashion International (AFI) red carpet correspodent. Picture: Instagram/theoluwaseye Actress and philanthropist Nomzamo Mbatha attended one of the biggest nights in fashion, the Met Gala, as the red-carpet correspondent for Africa Fashion International (AFI). Africa Fashion International (AFI), a leading luxury fashion company in Africa, is one of the major sponsors for this year's Met Gala. Mbatha for the big night, Mbatha entrusted the womenswear label designed by the duo Mmuso Potsane and Maxwell Boko, known as MmusoMaxwell to bring Superfine: Tailoring Black Style to life. 'MmusoMaxwell have shown their incredible craftsmanship over the years when it comes to tailoring - with short notice they went above and beyond and we made it to the Met,' shared Mbatha on Instagram.
