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Miss South Africa has unveiled their Top 19 finalists for the year 2026. This year, the chosen winner will not compete internationally, but rather focus on driving a campaign for youth and women's empowerment. The organization, Empower Youth Africa (EYA), is the campaign's official program. EYA aims to transform influence into action by concentrating on employment opportunities, entrepreneurship, skills development, health and wellness, education, scholarships, digital learning, civic engagement, leadership development, and Pan-African collaboration.
The finalists were introduced by award-winning television host, executive producer, actress, and businesswoman Minnie Dlamini, who broadcasted the announcement live on the Miss South Africa YouTube channel.
Among the finalists is Alia Khan Koumantarakis, a 21-year-old creative entrepreneur from Durban, representing KwaZulu-Natal. Her EYA initiative focuses on entrepreneurship and skills development. Amogelang Bunu, a 27-year-old speech therapist from Mabopane in Gauteng, emphasizes health and wellness in her campaign. Bonolo Marang Motau, a 25-year-old brand and marketing professional from Johannesburg, represents education in her initiative.
Cwenga Katlego Koyana Kotu-Rammopo, a 27-year-old social entrepreneur from Gauteng, concentrates on health and wellness.
Ipeleng Pearl Madiba, a 23-year-old qualified archaeologist from Rustenburg in the North West, works on civic engagement and Pan-African collaboration in her EYA project. Katlego Malebye, a 31-year-old candidate architect from Pretoria in Gauteng, aims to uplift communities. Kaylan Matthews, a 30-year-old women’s fitness coach from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, focuses on health and wellness.
Kendra Norah Horne, a 29-year-old sports scientist from Hermanus in the Western Cape, also emphasizes health and wellness in her initiative.
Lesego Khumo Nyathela, a 30-year-old model and entrepreneur from Springs in Gauteng, concentrates on health and wellness. Makhosazana Azana Masango, a 25-year-old musician, model, and philanthropist from Ndwedwe in KwaZulu-Natal, focuses on community upliftment. Modiegi Mashamaite, a 27-year-old journalist and news reporter from Gauteng, emphasizes education. Ndiwanga Muravha, a 22-year-old entrepreneur from Mbombela in Mpumalanga, focuses on entrepreneurship and skills development.
Palesa van Rooyen, a 27-year-old medical doctor from Hobhouse in the Free State, centers her initiative on community upliftment. Simoné Nonhlanhla Tshituka, a 26-year-old originally from Johannesburg in Gauteng, works on education in her EYA project. Sunshine Dlangamandla, a 29-year-old assistant lecturer and researcher from Springs in Gauteng, focuses on civic engagement and Pan-African collaboration.
Tebogo Palesa Molatlhegi, a 29-year-old investment specialist from Gauteng, emphasizes health and wellness. Tiyani Makamu, a 27-year-old entrepreneur from Bronkhorstspruit in Gauteng, focuses on entrepreneurship and skills development. Zoalize Jansen Van Rensburg, a 20-year-old entrepreneur from Gauteng, centers her initiative on education.
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