Miss SA changes its prize package – Here’s what 2026 winner, princesses and other finalists will receive
The 2026 Miss SA will be crowned at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Saturday, 14 November 2026.
The Miss South Africa (Miss SA) Organisation has announced significant changes to its prize package and leadership development programmes ahead of the 2026 pageant. The organisation has introduced the R5 million Women's Leadership Impact Fund, which will be funded through philanthropic, corporate, and development partnerships. This fund will support leadership, entrepreneurship, and community impact initiatives led by young women.
Additionally, a separate R1 million Empower Youth Africa (EYA) Ambassador Impact Fund has been established to support projects designed and led by the Top 12 finalists. While the Miss SA winner will no longer receive a R1 million cash prize, they will now receive R300,000 in cash awards across the Top 12 finalists. Moreover, all 12 contestants will receive R300,000 in cash awards, leadership development, mentorship, wellness support, ambassadorial training, and access to professional networks.
They will be inducted as Empower Youth Africa ambassadors, continuing their roles post-pageant, with a focus on education, entrepreneurship, health and wellness, youth leadership, and community development.
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