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The Citizen
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Miss SA withdraws from Miss Supranational 2025, chooses not to renew event license
Miss SA runner-ups usually take centre stage at Miss Supranational, while the winner represents SA at Miss Universe or Miss World. The Miss South Africa organization confirmed that it wouldn't be participating at this year's Miss Supranational. Picture: official_misssa/Instagram The Miss South Africa organisation has confirmed that it will not participate in this year's Miss Supranational, which will take place in Poland next month. 'The Miss South Africa Organisation has decided not to participate in the Miss Supranational 2025 competition and will not be renewing its license for the event,' read a brief statement from the pageant. 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. ALSO READ: Miss Supranational Lalela Mswane prepping for big homecoming South Africa at Miss Supranational 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. That year, former Miss SA Jo-Ann Strauss even hosted Miss Supranational. Last year, Bryoni Govender, who was first runner-up in 2023 at Miss SA, represented Mzansi at Miss Supranational. Nompumelelo Maduna was expected to represent South Africa this year; however, Miss SA's decision not to participate this year means South Africa will not be involved. 'This decision was made solely by the Organisation and is not attributed to Miss South Africa 2024, Mia le Roux, nor the runner-up, Nompumelelo Maduna,' said Miss SA. The Citizen contacted the Miss SA organisation on Wednesday for comment on its decision to withdraw, but no response had been received at the time of publishing. ALSO READ: Former Miss SA Jo-Ann Strauss to host Miss Supranational in Poland A week of controversy for Miss SA The decision to pull out of Miss Supranational comes just days after reigning Miss SA, Mia le Roux, had to respond to online questions about her response on the red carpet, just before the Metro FM awards. Broadcaster Mpumi Mlambo asked Le Roux who her favourite music artist was. 'Within the music industry I don't have a favourite South African artist as I am deaf, so I do not listen to music' said Miss SA in response. There was a cocktail of reactions to this answer. Some felt it was inappropriate for Mlambo to ask L Roux this question, as she lives with profound hearing loss. She was diagnosed with the disability at the age of one and received a cochlear implant a year later. Others praised Le Roux's honesty and questioned why her PR team hadn't prepared her for such questions from the media since she was attending a music awards event. 'At the Metro Awards, when asked about my favourite artist or song, I didn't want to give a superficial answer or name an artist I couldn't fully appreciate in the way they deserve. I was trying to be respectful — not evasive,' said Le Roux in a statement. NOW READ: PICS: From fierce gowns to costumes – Bryoni Govender's stunning looks at Miss Supranational
News24
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Miss South Africa Mia le Roux withdraws from Miss Supranational 2025
Miss South Mia le Roux will not represent South Africa at the upcoming Miss Supranational. Le Roux follows in the footsteps of her predecessor, Natasha Joubert, who also opted out of representing the country at international pageants. Last year, Le Roux withdrew from the 73rd Miss Universe pageant due to health concerns. As the countdown to this year's iteration of Miss Supranational got underway, the Miss South Africa organisation announced that its reigning titleholder Mia le Roux will not represent the country at the international pageant when it takes place next month in Poland. Slated for Friday, 27 June, Miss Supranational 2025 will see Indonesia's Harashta Haifa Zahra crown her successor when the finale takes place in Poland. 'With heartfelt gratitude to our incredible fans, we share that Miss South Africa will not participate in the Miss Supranational 2025 competition, set for June in Poland,' the Miss South Africa organisation said. 'We deeply value the memories and connections of this event.' 'We wish the Supranational Organisation a spectacular event,' the Miss South Africa organisation continued. Earlier in the year, Miss Suprational Organisation president Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski said they were delighted to return to Poland, where the pageant has been hosted for the past four years. 'We look forward to showcasing the beauty, culture and vibrant soul of Malopska as the candidates form new friendships during what we hope will be their most memorable summer ever.' 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 Miss Supranational Africa 2023 title. Former Miss South Africa, Lalela Mswane, represented the country in 2021 and brought home the title in 2021. In November last year Le Roux withdrew from the 73rd Miss Universe pageant due to health concerns. Speaking about her decision to withdraw from the pageant, the 29-year-old told YOU Magazine at the time: 'I wanted to walk on that stage because I wanted to make my country and myself proud. But even though I experienced a disappointment, I also had peace in my heart. I truly gave my all.'
The Citizen
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Carving Miss SA history one stride at a time
In the bustling university town of Potchefstroom, nestled in South Africa's North West province, Jade Sateria, a 25-year-old trans woman, is gearing up to make waves. She entered Miss SA 2025, not merely to compete, but to redefine what the title can mean. The Miss South Africa Organisation has opened its doors wider, stating on its official site that entrants don't need to have been born female to compete— just meet the criteria by the pageant date and be under 30. For Jade, this isn't just an opportunity; it's a call to action, and she's answering it with the full force of her Potchefstroom-honed spirit. Originally from George, Jade planted her roots in Potch while earning a BA in Communication Science at NorthWest University (NWU). She didn't stop there—she added a Master's Certificate in Journalism from Agence France-Presse and now delivers news as an anchor at the SABC's radio service RSG. But it's her connection to Potchefstroom's community that drives her. 'This place shaped me,' she expressed with a voice ringing with conviction. 'I was a queer student here, finding my way. Now I'm showing this town we can claim any stage—including Miss SA.' The Miss SA 2025 rules ditch old restrictions: no height or weight limits, no rigid age cutoff below 30, and a clear nod to inclusivity for trans women. It's a progressive leap, though not without its skeptics. Jade brushes off the noise. 'I'm not here to plead my case,' she stated plainly. 'The rules let me in. That's all the permission I need.' Her resolve comes from a life of pushing back against a childhood in George, where being gay meant being sidelined, to transitioning in a world that's only now catching up. Potchefstroom has seen Jade's mettle. At NWU, she directed two bold productions with the DIVACO arts society, weaving narratives that demanded attention. Her decade in theatre sharpened her presence, while her work with Pascap Trust since 2012 has built after-school refuges for Cape Town's kids. She also spearheaded the B:630 Education and Discipline Improvement programme at New Dawn Park Primary School in George. 'I've watched kids bloom when someone fights for them,' she said. 'That's why I'm here—for Potchefstroom's youth, especially the ones who feel they don't fit.' Jade's Miss SA run isn't about glamour—it's about purpose. 'Getting to the top 30 is my megaphone,' she declared. 'It's for every trans kid in Potchefstroom, every girl who's been told she's not enough. This town's got its traditional edges, but I'm not backing down—I'm breaking through.' Jade dreams of a South Africa where differences unite rather than divide. 'The crown? That's not it,' she insists. 'I want a future where no one here—or anywhere—can dictate your limits.' When detractors argue a trans woman doesn't belong in Miss SA, Jade's reply is sharp: 'The rules say otherwise. Check them. I'm in.' Her journey reverberates through Potchefstroom—from the Mooi River's banks to NWU's classrooms, into homes where ambition simmers. 'They said I'd never measure up,' she declared, unflinching. 'Now I'm proving this town, and the nation, that standing out beats blending in every time.' Jade Sateria isn't after a title—she's forging a legacy. For Potchefstroom, she's a homegrown force, showing beauty has no blueprint, strength speaks loud, and belonging is nonnegotiable. 'Miss SA 2025 isn't just a contest for me,' she asserted. 'It's a chance to rewrite who gets to rise. I'm doing it for every kid here who's felt locked out.' With the rules in her corner and a community watching, Jade's set to carve history—one fearless stride at a time. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
