SA audiologist Romanda Hombir crowned Miss World Africa 2026
South Africa's Romanda Hombir made Top 6 at Miss World 2026 in Vietnam and was crowned Miss World Africa - the country's best finish since Rolene Strauss in 2014.
Romanda Hombir, a 26-year-old audiologist from South Africa, has made history by being crowned Miss World Africa 2026 at the pageant's 73rd edition in Nha Trang, Vietnam. This marks South Africa's strongest showing at the pageant since Rolene Strauss won the crown in 2014. Hombir, a national costume designer and philanthropist, finished in the Top 6 at the Miss World 2026 competition, which took place between August 9 and September 5.
Her victory came after impressively navigating through the various stages of the competition, including winning the Africa continental Head-to-Head Challenge and placing among the Top 21 continental finalists in the Top Model Challenge. Hombir's national costume, created by Hollywood Costumes SA, included South Africa's flag colors, a bejeweled corset gown, and a cape featuring a portrait of Nelson Mandela with the words "Freedom, Equality, Unity, Respect, Hope, Love."
She used her platform to advocate for better healthcare access and raise awareness about endometriosis, PCOS, PMOS, and fibroids.
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