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News24
21-07-2025
- Business
- News24
What's going on with Miss SA 2025? What to know about the pageant's postponement
The Miss SA 2025 pageant has been postponed. This comes after the CEO has stepped down. AFI also celebrated its new strategic journey with the pageant. _________________________________________________________________ Sweeping changes and uncertainty have clouded the 2025 Miss South Africa (Miss SA) pageant. The Miss SA Organisation has officially announced a postponement of its annual pageant, much to the confusion of the pageant's entrants and supporters. The finale event usually takes place in August of every year. The organisation's statement reads, '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.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss South Africa (@official_misssa) Many were left unsurprised at the news of the postponement, since the delay of the Top 30 announcement raised questions after entries closed in April. This announcement comes off the back of a number of changes Miss SA has undergone this year. On 10 July, the organisation revealed that the CEO, Stephanie Weil, has left the organisation and stepped down from her position. Miss SA's statement read, 'The organisers of Miss South Africa wish Stephanie Weil everything of the best with her new endeavours as an agreement has been reached that Ms Weil will be leaving the organisation after many years as CEO of Miss South Africa. 'Ms Weil will be staying on for as long as is required to ensure a smooth transition to new leadership and to ensure that the best interest of the Miss South Africa organisation are served.' Africa Fashion International (AFI), the official fashion sponsor of the pageant, has taken the organisation under its wing and emphasised its continued partnership with Miss SA in a statement released on the same day. 'Africa Fashion International (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,' AFI's statement read. 'As sister companies, we are excited to embark on this strategic journey together, leveraging our unique strengths to drive growth and innovation.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Africa Fashion International (@afi_sa) In January 2025, Werner Wessels officially stepped down as the creative director of Miss SA, a role where he significantly helped shape the beauty pageant's presence on the global stage. Werner's tenure included mentoring Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi, Miss Supranational 2022 Lalela Mswane and Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Tebow, as well as being the creative mind behind the pageant's distinct styling and signature shoots. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Werner Wessels (@werner_wessels) The Miss SA organisation's announcement of the pageant's postponement comes with its notice of expanding the organisation to include entrepreneurship, job creation, cultural awareness and social cohesion. While 'further announcements will be made soon,' the organisation shares, many are left with confusion at the fate of the pageant's future.
The Citizen
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Miss South Africa CEO calls it quits
Stephanie's exit comes amid anticipation for the announcement of this year's Miss South Africa Top 30 contestants. Miss South Africa's long-serving CEO, Stephanie Weil, has officially stepped down from her role. The news comes amid anticipation for the announcement of this year's Top 30 contestants, which has yet to be revealed despite entries closing in April. In a statement released this week, the Miss SA Organisation confirmed Weil's departure and thanked her for her contribution over the years. 'An agreement has been reached that Ms Weil will be leaving the organisation after many years as CEO of Miss South Africa. 'She will remain for as long as necessary to ensure a smooth transition and to serve the best interests of the organisation,' the statement read. ALSO READ: All eyes on the crown: Mrs South Africa reveals 2025 top 30 finalists [PICS] Miss South Africa 2025 In April, the organisation opened entries for the 2025 pageant, also introducing key changes. Women aged 20 to 32 are now eligible to enter — a shift from the previous rule that limited contestants to those turning 30 during their reign. In addition, transgender and married women, as well as mothers, are now eligible, and there are no height or weight specifications or requirements. The announcement was followed by a wave of online entries, with public figures such as actresses Mulisa Mudau and Nirvana Nokwe among those who entered. Despite the delay in announcing the Top 30, organisers say preparations for the 2025 crowning are progressing well. 'The organisers of the Miss SA contest are making good progress with preparations for the Miss SA contest, which will be a huge success. 'Miss SA is grateful to Stephanie for the work she did whilst she was CEO of the organisation,' the statement concluded. NOW READ: Jonathan Roxmouth's going Broadway
The Citizen
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala takes over Miss Supranational SA directorship after Miss SA pulled out
Lebohang Raputsoe, who hails from the Vaal, will represent South Africa at next month's Miss Supranational in Poland. Just days after the Miss South Africa organisation confirmed its non-participation at this year's Miss Supranational, former Miss SA Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala announced her role as the new National Director of Miss Supranational SA. 'I feel so honoured to announce that I am the new director of Miss Supranational South Africa,' said Montjane-Tshabalala. Last week, the Miss SA Organisation announced that it had decided not to participate in the Miss Supranational 2025 competition and would not renew its license for the event. Miss Supranational is an annual international beauty pageant that started in 2009. Most contests are held in Poland. Seven years later, a parallel male contest, Mister Supranational, was established. JP Robberts, the CEO of Mr South Africa, was also announced as the National Director of Mister Supranational South Africa. ALSO READ: Miss SA withdraws from Miss Supranational 2025, chooses not to renew event license New director role Montjane-Tshabalala said she has acquired the license for Miss Supranational. 'The international organisation said 'we think Bokang is the right person' because I've actually been doing this for quite some time,' she said, speaking to eNCA. 'I'm extremely excited about working with the Miss Supranational organisation. I cannot wait to see lives change through this beautiful platform,' Montjane-Tshabalala said. Montjane-Tshabalala won Miss SA in 2010, and she said she has spent more than a decade advocating for the empowerment of young women from disadvantaged backgrounds. 'My life's work has been rooted in creating platforms that inspire, uplift and unlock the full potential of the South African girl child, I believe that pageantry, when rooted in purpose, can be a powerful tool for transformation,' read Montjane-Tshabalala statement. ALSO READ: Miss Supranational Lalela Mswane prepping for big homecoming Representing SA Traditionally, Miss SA runner-ups usually take centre stage for this international competition, while the winner represents South Africa through Miss Universe or Miss World. South Africa has been a regular participant at Miss Supranational. Many were surprised when Miss SA 2021 winner Lalela Mswane participated and eventually won the pageant in 2022. In 2023, Ayanda Thabethe, the Miss SA 2022 runner-up, represented South Africa at the Miss Supranational 2023 pageant in Poland. Lebohang Raputsoe will represent South Africa at next month's Miss Supranational. '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,' Montjane-Tshabalala said. Montjane-Tshabalala said they selected Raputsoe because she has been part of national and international pageants. 'We looked for somebody who has a genuine kind heart, and when she starts speaking about the projects that she's busy with, you will understand why she's the right person to represent South Africa,' said Montjane-Tshabalala on eNCA. Raputsoe is pursuing her doctoral degree (PhD) in Human Resources Management and holds degrees in Industrial Psychology and Labour relations management. 'Navigating school, navigating this new journey and also the people that I want to inspire, how I can best do it has been the biggest challenge for me,' Raputsoe said, speaking to eNCA. NOW READ: PICS: From fierce gowns to costumes – Bryoni Govender's stunning looks at Miss Supranational
