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News24
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Meet SA's new beauty queen: Lebohang Raputsoe ready for Miss Supranational 2025 in Poland
Former Miss South Africa top 12 finalist Lebohang Raputsoe will represent the country at the upcoming Miss Supranational competition, which is set to take place in Poland next month. According to the Miss Supranational organisation, Raputsoe, from Sharpeville, has officially stepped into the role of Miss Supranational South Africa 2025. The announcement follows the withdrawal of the Miss South Africa organisation from the international pageant, with no plans to renew its licence. In a statement shared on the organisation's official Instagram account, Miss Supranational South Africa director Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala said: 'We are extremely proud to have chosen a young woman who is kind, who has exceptional leadership qualities, and one who has an inspirational story to share with our nation and is ready to make a difference and change lives.' According to the statement, Raputsoe, a 26-year-old HR professional currently pursuing her PhD and holding degrees in Industrial Psychology and Labour Relations Management, describes herself as an inclusion, progression, and transformation activist. She is passionate about youth and child development, with a focus on quality education and sustainability. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Supranational South Africa (@misssuprasa) Previously, Miss South Africa runner-up Bryoni Govender represented the country at the pageant after former titleholder Natasha Joubert opted out of representing the country internationally. Govender reached the top 12, winning the People's Choice Award and the title of Miss Supranational Africa 2023. Former Miss South Africa, Lalela Mswane, represented the country in 2021 and brought home the Miss Supranational title that same year.
The Herald
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald
Former Miss SA Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala appointed national director of Miss Supranational SA
Former Miss SA Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala has been appointed the new national director of Miss Supranational SA. This comes after the Miss SA organisation's withdrawal from the international pageant. Montjane-Tshabalala, crowned Miss SA in 2010, expressed her excitement about joining the Miss Supranational family. 'Joining the Miss Supranational family is a full circle moment for me,' she said. 'The Miss Supranational organisation has built a strong and inspiring track record in SA, producing women who represent not only beauty and grace, but purpose, strength and vision. I am thrilled to be part of a global brand that celebrates these values and to have the opportunity to continue building its legacy in our country.' With more than a decade of experience advocating for women empowerment, Montjane-Tshabalala believes pageantry can be a powerful tool for transformation when rooted in purpose. As the new national director, she said she aims to identify and support women passionate about making a difference. 'My vision is to grow the Miss Supranational SA platform into one that not only shines on the international stage but also makes a tangible difference here at home. Together with our team, I aim to identify and support women who are passionate about making a difference, women who are ready to lead, to uplift others, and to proudly represent the rich diversity of our nation. 'This new chapter is more than a professional milestone, it's a continuation of my commitment to service, sisterhood and nation-building through the power of pageantry.' Founder and president of the Miss Supranational organisation Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski welcomed Montjane-Tshabalala to the team. 'With her knowledge and understanding of international pageantry and her love for the industry, I know the South African franchise is in great and extremely capable hands.' The Miss Supranational pageant is scheduled to take place in June in Poland. Montjane-Tshabalala said the organisation will announce who will represent SA. TimesLIVE
