LOOK: Mia le Roux off to Mexico for Miss Universe pageant
South Africa's current reigning Miss South Africa has left the country to compete in the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico.
On Saturday, August 10, Mia le Roux was crowned Miss South Africa 2024 during a star-studded final at SunBet Arena, Time Square.
Now, the reigning Miss South Africa is headed to Mexico to compete in the Miss Universe competition.
Le Roux, 28, left South Africa on Sunday from OR Tambo International Airport to compete in the 73rd Miss Universe pageant, which will be held in Mexico City, Mexico, on Saturday, November 16.
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The marketing manager, model, and part-time B Com Marketing student shared stunning photos and videos of her departure on social media, leaving South Africans in awe.
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The stunning red dress was designed by South African fashion designer Juan William Aria.
"And I am off to Mexico City for Miss Universe," she wrote on Instagram.
"I feel so honoured and excited for this once in a lifetime experience. I am so grateful to wear South Africa within my heart.
"I cannot wait to show them what it means to be a South African where we carry within us the spirit of ubuntu which means 'I am, because we are'. Let's go break barriers."
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Le Roux, who was born in Sasolburg, Free State, and raised in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, became the first-ever deaf contestant to be crowned Miss South Africa.
She was diagnosed with profound hearing loss at the age of one and says her community rallied behind her to give her the gift of hearing, inspiring her desire to make a positive impact and break barriers.
On Monday, August 19, the 28-year-old stopped by Jacaranda FM to speak to Breakfast with Martin Bester about her new title, her plans for her reign, and being the first deaf Miss SA.
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