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IOL News
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Crown on hold: Miss SA organisation announces postponement of annual pageant
Mia le Roux, who was crowned last year in August. Changes have been made in the organisation recently, after it was revealed that the beauty pageant will no longer take place in August like the previous years. Image: Supplied SA's biggest beauty pageant has been pushed beyond August. A wave of disappointment has flooded social media after the Miss SA organisation announced that the biggest and the highly anticipated beauty pageant in Mzansi has been postponed. The prestigious national event, Miss SA, which usually takes place annually in August, has been delayed. The announcement comes after fans have been expressing their concern over the prolonged silence regarding the 2025 beauty pageant and no announcement being made about the top 30 after the applications were closed in April. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. 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'The Miss South Africa Organisation today announced the postponement of Miss South Africa from August to a later date in 2025; to ensure greater alignment with international and other global events. 'The organisation, through its affiliated companies, aims to broaden the reach and impact of the pageant and its contestants,' they wrote. The organisation further added that other changes that were made include expanding it in the following areas: entrepreneurship, job creation, cultural awareness and social cohesion. In the press statement, the organisation, however, did not confirm the date on which the pageant will take place. In addition, before confirming that the beauty pageant has been pushed further back to later this year, a lot of changes were made, including prominent people in the organisation announcing their departures. Stephanie Weil, the former CEO of Miss SA announced her resignation from her position earlier this month. Werner Wessels, the former creative director of the prestigious organisation also announced his departure in January. On the other hand, African Fashion International (AFI), a fashion company, announced on July 10 that it has forged a partnership with the Miss SA organisation. The company took to Instagram to announce the news of the partnership. 'While AFI and the Miss South Africa Organisation are still separate entities, we have forged meaningful partnerships and collaboration across the organisation to promote African creativity and excellence,' they wrote. Fans flocked to the comment section as they expressed their concern over the lack of communication from the organisation. 'You know, @official_misssa, at least answer our questions!! As fans, we deserve at least this much. After Steph and Werner left, we have no confidence whatsoever in this organisation,' @hiralalljerome said. While @iblamelukas added, 'We deserve an apology because you're also messing up our social calendars. This is a yearly event we're always looking up to.' The Miss SA beauty pageant has always been a national event that every South African looks forward to. From announcing the top 30 up until the finale, this prestigious event was celebrated throughout the entire country as people looked forward to having a beauty queen represent our country. It also marked a day that would be a fashion affair, and celebrities from all over the country, including top designers, would avail themselves and grace the red carpet with their stunning outfits.
TimesLIVE
15-07-2025
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
'I'm here to ensure there's credibility': Miss SA Mia le Roux on her role in national dialogue
Miss South Africa Mia le Roux, who is a member of President Cyril Ramaphosa's national dialogue eminent persons group, says the dialogue is important to give a voice to the voiceless. 'I believe this national dialogue is important because, as someone who has always felt unheard, who never had a voice, this is an opportunity for you to have your voice heard,' Le Roux said at the group's inaugural meeting at the Union Building on Friday. 'And you really do have an opportunity to have your say, and I'm here to ensure that there is credibility to the process and that it is a success.' Le Roux was diagnosed with profound hearing loss at the age of one and has been relying on a cochlear implant to aid her hearing. She's the first hearing-impaired individual to be crowned Miss South Africa. She uses her platform to advocate for inclusivity. In June Ramaphosa announced an eminent persons group that will guide the national dialogue discussing challenges facing the country, such as poverty, unemployment, inequalities, crime, gender-based violence and corruption.
IOL News
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Miss SA 2024 Mia le Roux's role at the National Dialogue Eminent Persons Group meeting fuels social media debate
Mia le Roux's attendance at the National Dialogue Eminent Persons Group meeting at the Union Buildings ignited a heated online debate regarding her participation as a beauty queen. Image: Instagram An online debate on X was sparked after Miss SA 2024, Mia le Roux, was spotted engaging in a conversation with President Cyril Ramaphosa while attending the National Dialogue Eminent Persons Group meeting. Le Roux attended the meeting, which took place on Friday, July 11, at the Union Building and was held by Ramaphosa as well as the Eminent Persons Group to address and find solutions to tackle issues that are happening in South Africa. The Eminent Persons Group is made up of leading figures in society with a proven commitment to advancing social cohesion and nation-building. The beauty queen was among prominent figures in SA, including legendary actor Dr John Kani, Gift of the Givers founder Imtiaz Sooliman, social activist Dr Brigalia Bam, among many others. Video Player is loading. 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Next Stay Close ✕ After she was crowned Miss SA 2024, Le Roux shared with the nation that her advocacy was inclusivity and to create a sense of belonging for everyone, including those living with disabilities. During a brief interview shared on the Presidency's official X page, Le Roux explained her belief in the importance of the National Dialogue Eminent Persons Group Meeting for society. 'As someone who has often felt their voice went unheard, the National Dialogue provides that opportunity for my voice to be heard…' ~Mia le Roux Miss South Africa Member: Eminent Persons Group — The Presidency 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) July 11, 2025 'I believe that this National Dialogue is important because, as someone who has always felt unheard, who never had a voice, this is an opportunity for you to have your voice heard. And you really do have an opportunity to have your say, and I'm here to ensure that there is credibility to the process,' she shared. Despite revealing the reason why she is a part of the dialogue, Le Roux faced criticism from some online users who claimed and questioned how she fits into the dialogue. X user @Jenna_original2 captioned her post: 'How does Mia le Roux fit into this dialogue? What does she know about the struggles of black South Africans?' How does Mia Le Roux fit into this dialogue. What does she know about the struggles of black South Africans? — 🍉 Jenna_🇿🇦 🇵🇸 🇷🇺 (@Jenna_original2) July 13, 2025 This post sparked a division among social media users as many advocated for her attendance and shared that she represents people living with disabilities. 'I think she's representing people with disabilities,' @Nelisiwe94 shared. I think she's representing people with disabilities. — Nelisiwe (@Nelisiwe94) July 13, 2025 While @Mantsi_ added: 'I guess she represents people living with disabilities, she is Miss South Africa and I guess the dialogue is about SOUTH AFRICANS.' I guess she represent people living with disabilities, she is MISS SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦 and I guess the dialogue is about SOUTH AFRICANS🇿🇦 🤔! — C.M Mathekga (@Mantsi_) July 14, 2025 Despite social media users questioning Le Roux's attendance, it is undeniable that the beauty queen has changed the stigma and the capabilities of people living with disabilities.
The Citizen
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
A voice for the unheard: Miss SA Mia Le Roux joins National Dialogue to ‘ensure credibility'
Le Roux is among those invited by President Ramaphosa to join the Eminent Persons Group, appointed to guide the National Dialogue. Miss South Africa Mia le Roux said her participation at the National Dialogue is to ensure that there's credibility in the process. Picture: mialerouxx/Instagram Miss South Africa Mia le Roux said her participation in the National Dialogue is to ensure that the process is credible and to serve as a voice for the voiceless, advocating for those who often go unheard. 'I'm here to ensure that there is credibility to the process. We all are here to drive that credibility and to ensure that this will be a success,' said Le Roux. She was speaking at the inaugural meeting that President Cyril Ramaphosa had with members of the National Dialogue Eminent Persons Group at the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Friday. The president announced the appointment of the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) to guide and champion the National Dialogue, and Le Roux is among those invited. ALSO READ: 'We said yes to forever': Miss South Africa Mia le Roux is engaged! Le Roux, the advocate Le Roux was diagnosed with hearing loss when she was a year old and received her cochlear implant shortly after. She has since become an advocate for people living with disabilities, using her platform to raise awareness and promote inclusivity. 'I believe that this national dialogue is important because as someone who has always felt unheard, who never had a voice, this is an opportunity for you to have your voice,' Le Roux said. The 29-year-old recently announced that she has become engaged to her partner, Luke Tenoever. ALSO READ: More than 53 000 sign petition to remove Minnie Ntuli from radio and TV Dr Kani's thrill The EPG consists of prominent individuals in society with a proven commitment to the advancement of social cohesion and nation-building. The selected individuals are drawn from across the country and from many fields of endeavour in public life, according to the government. In the art and creative space, the president invited elders, including actor, playwright and director Dr John Kani and author and poet Gcina Mhlope. 'Since 1994, all of us had envisaged the future. All of us knew what was going to happen to our lives, what was going to be improved in our lives, and slowly that image gets blurred,' Kani said. 'And now, when the president said after the elections that we need a national dialogue, I was thrilled.' He said his excitement about the dialogue stems from the opportunity to reflect on the country's journey since the dawn of democracy in 1994, particularly in terms of citizen reflection. 'Maybe even speak to ourselves in our communities and say 'what can I do to improve the situation, to improve the lives of our people…what are my responsibilities in dealing with crime in my street',' said the actor. Kani highlighted other social ills the country faces, urging South Africans to reflect on their contributions to the country's welfare. ''Are you aware?' I'm asking myself, I'm not saying what the government is doing. I'm asking myself what am I doing. This then, for me, give us that push.' Speaking to The Citizen just after Ramaphosa announced the long list of EPG, celebrated singer-songwriter Thandiswa Mazwai said she didn't receive an invitation from the president. and that she would've accepted the invitation had it come. 'There is much to be legislated in our industry and much to be done to protect artist rights, livelihoods and dignity,' shared Thandiswa. Opinion on the National Dialogue is as divided as the country's election results last year. While some have seen it as an opportunity for South Africans to air their grievances about the country's progress or the lack thereof over the last 30 years, others view it as a waste of state funds by the government. NOW READ: Thandiswa Mazwai says she would've accepted invite to national dialogue had Ramaphosa sent it
TimesLIVE
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
How Miss SA Mia le Roux met her 'gentle, kind, precious' fiancé Luke
Reigning Miss South Africa Mia le Roux has shared a story about how she met her fiancé Luke ten Oever. On Tuesday the couple announced their engagement in an Instagram post. A day later, Le Roux shared another post detailing the events leading up to their love story. She said they met on an apple farm where one of her friends hosted a group to celebrate New Year's. 'When I arrived, I saw Luke, a bit shy initially,' she said. 'But soon we found ourselves in deep conversation, the sort where everything makes sense. He understood me and I understood him. It was easy and effortless.' She said the group went to a dam for a swim just before midnight, to jump in when the clock struck midnight 'to wash away the old year and make space for the new'. However, due to having her hearing aid on, she planned to jump without going all in to prevent it getting wet. 'But when we leapt, I realised I'd miscalculated — my head went under and my hearing aid stopped working. 'Silently, I climbed out of the dam and began walking back to the house, hoping to fix it. Luke noticed right away. He came over and gently asked what was wrong. I explained and without hesitation he offered to walk me back. We had to go through a small forest to reach the house. 'It was dark. I couldn't hear anything. I felt exposed, embarrassed and kept apologising, rambling nervously — assuming this was unfamiliar and uncomfortable for him. 'Then he stopped walking, took a step back, looked at me, and signed: 'You are beautiful.' And in that quiet moment, something inside me shifted. I understood that kindness and acceptance are real. That they can find you even in the most unexpected moments.' Mia was diagnosed with hearing loss at the age of one and has been relying on a cochlear implant to aid her hearing. She was the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss SA. She said the story is a memory that remains testament to the sort of person Luke is, describing him as 'gentle, kind and sometimes too precious for this world'. 'Today I know I never needed to feel ashamed — my hearing loss is simply a part of who I am. While not everyone may understand your experience fully, they can choose to meet you with compassion. That kind of kindness stays with you.'
