Miss SA 2026 finale: Start time, venue and where to watch
The Miss South Africa 2026 finale takes place at Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Saturday, 14 November. Here’s when the red carpet and live broadcast start, and where to watch.
The Miss South Africa 2026 finale will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event starts at 4pm and the live television broadcast will begin at 7:30pm. Viewers can watch the event on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161). The red carpet hosting will commence at 4pm and will be led by Kuhle Adams and Kat Sinivasan.
The event is hosted by Lawrence Maleka and former Miss SA Jo-Ann Strauss. Performances will be provided by Ndlovu Youth Choir and JAZZWRLD, among others. The finale will see the crowning of the new Miss SA, Qhawekazi Mazaleni, who has been reigning for a full year since October 25, 2026. The new Miss SA will not compete in major international pageants and will focus on leadership, entrepreneurship, and social impact through the pageant's flagship program, Empower Youth Africa.
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