Meet your Miss South Africa Top 7 finalists
Seven women will compete for the title of Miss South Africa on Sunday, August 13.
From an initial top 12 finalists, the top seven were revealed on the reality show, 'Crown Chasers', after finalist Keaoleboga Nkashe was eliminated during the last episode.
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'Crown Chasers' is a reality show where those competing for the Miss South Africa crown are placed in real-life Miss South Africa scenarios that include a series of challenges.
Here are the top seven:
Anke Rothmann (23) – Northern Cape
Anke Rothmann is a pharmacist intern who is representing the Northern Cape. She obtained her Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from the North West University in Potchefstroom. She loves being spontaneous and going on adventures, watching Friends and listening to Taylor Swift. Anke aspires to be someone who can help others redefine what is important and meaningful in life and inspire them to attach worth to more than just what is external.
Homba Mazaleni (23) – Eastern Cape
Homba Mazaleni , from Gonubie, East London in the Eastern Cape, is a qualified sport scientist and student intern at the University of the Western Cape. She pursued Biokinetics to help people recover from injuries and sickness, and it gives her great satisfaction to help them gain the tools they need to pursue their own goals and passions. She also loves to binge-watch a good series.
Natasha Joubert (25) – Gauteng
Natasha Joubert, from Tshwane in Gauteng, is a BCom Marketing Management graduate and is the owner and fashion designer of Natalia Jefferys, a company she started when she was 19. She has never let her circumstances define her future and wants to enable others to also learn independence and creating their own narrative. She enjoys spending time in nature, hiking and being with loved ones.
Nande Mabala (26) – Western Cape
Nande Mabala, from Zwelethemba, Worcester in Cape Town, is a model, micro-influencer, philanthropist and a triple major BA Arts graduate. She believes her courage, tenacity and drive have moulded her into the woman she is today. She values having pride in her story and where she comes from because it is what helps build community with people from all walks of life.
Bryoni Govender (26) – Gauteng
Bryoni Govender is from Kempton Park in Gauteng and is a qualified lawyer working as a trainee associate, whilst awaiting admission to become an attorney. She describes herself as graceful, ambitious and courageous, and loves a good mutton curry on the weekend. She adores animals but dogs are her favourite. She also loves travelling and would like to have a conversation with Angelina Jolie because of the way she uses her platform as an actress for women empowerment by shining light on women and girls’ rights around the world.
Melissa Nayimuli (27) – Eastern Cape
Melissa Nayimuli from Butterworth in the Eastern Cape, was born in a multi-cultural home to a Xhosa mother and Ugandan father. She is a passionate storyteller and currently works as a television and film creative producer in Johannesburg. Melissa is passionate about finding solutions to unify Africans, break the stereotypes and celebrate diversity, as she believes there is more power and strength in unity.
Jordan van der Vyver (27) – Western Cape
Jordan van der Vyver, from Durbanville, Western Cape, is a model and businesswoman who recently embarked on an entrepreneurial journey as the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of an online pioneering platform. She aims to provide aspiring individuals with invaluable insights, expert advice and comprehensive resources. Her prime concern is cultivating an inclusive society.
The Miss South Africa 2023 final will air live on Sunday, August 13, from SunBet Arena, Time Square, in Pretoria.
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