After the finale episode of Crown Chasers, which aired on S3 on Saturday 3 August, the Miss SA hopefuls are down to the Top 9, but there is a catch.
MISS SA 2024: TOP 11 DOWN TO TOP 9
The Miss SA finalists are now down from 11 to 9 hopefuls after the latest episode of Miss SA reality show, Crown Chasers, which aired on S3 on Saturday 3 August. However, one of the following two ladies still have the chance to compete in the finale:
- Kebalepile Ramafoko
- Kirsten Khan
As per the Miss SA Organisation, the fate of the last finalist is now in the hands of the South African public as they get the chance to vote for who will take the final spot. Fans and supporters can cast their vote on the Miss SA app and the Miss SA website before 8 August at 18:00. The contestant who will be joining the other nine women at the pageant finale will be announced on S3 on August 10 at 18h00.
Former Miss SA Suzette van der Mthethe latest, and final celebrity judge to appear on Crown Chasers. Natasha Joubert will crown her successor Miss SA 2024 at the finale held at SunBet Arena at Time Square, Pretoria on Saturday, 10 August.
So, who are the Top 9 contestants?
MEET THE TOP 11
Chidimma Adetshina hails from Soweto, Gauteng. The 23-year-old is a model, netball player and a Bachelor of Law student at Varsity College. She is passionate about sports and advocating for change on violence against woman and children and gender-based violence.
Layla Zoubair is from Kempton Park in Gauteng. The 29-year-old is an outgoing and outspoken individual who thrives on challenges and exploring.
Lebohang Khoza hails from Maritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The 27-year-old and is an educator of the performing arts. She is a choreographer and actor and has a BA degree in Performing Arts from the University of KwaZulu Natal.
Mia le Roux was born in Sasolburg, Free State. The 28-year-old was raised in Oudtshoorn and currently lives in Cape Town. She is a marketing manager, model and part-time B Com Marketing student. She was diagnosed with profound hearing loss at the age of one and says her community rallied behind her to give her the gift of hearing; inspiring her desire to make a positive impact and break barriers.
Nompumelelo Maduna from Rockville in Soweto. She is a marketer by profession, pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Johannesburg. She is also a saxophonist in the making. Maduna was in the Miss South Africa Top 3 in 2019.
Onalenna Constantin hails from Potchefstroom in North West, has many talents. The 26-year-old is a model, a law student, entrepreneur and content creator. She wants to inspire through her story that epitomises resilience and grace. She describes herself as an unwavering woman.
Ontshiametse Tlhopane is a 23 year old aspiring model from Protea Glen, Soweto. She has qualifications in criminology inspired by her curiosity about why crime is committed. She is also the founder of #SafeHere, an organisation she plans to use to positively impact the lives of children. Friendly, kind and empathetic are words used to describe her character.
Palesa Lombard is from Waverley in Johannesburg and says that she has always been a dynamic, high-achieving individual. The 25-year-old is a final year medical student interested in neurological pathologies. She speaks fluent English and French, while having a comprehensive understanding of Afrikaans, isiZulu and Sesotho.
Taahira Katz is from Nancefield in Johannesburg and has a degree in Social Science. The 25-year-old travelled the world as an international model and has a passion for learning and engaging in new experiences.
WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE FINALIST?
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