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- Twelve hopefuls have been selected to compete for the Miss World South Africa title when the pageant takes place later in December.
- Businesswoman and TV producer Carol Bouwer's production company, Carol Bouwer Productions, holds the license for the pageant.
- Miss World South Africa will represent the country at the 71st edition of the Miss World pageant.
After hundreds of contestants participated in the pre-qualification rounds of the upcoming Miss World South Africa pageant, 12 hopefuls have been selected to compete for the title. The winner will be crowned at the end of October before representing the country at Miss World in December.
The finalists vying for the national crown are Gauteng's Alyssa Joan Smith (26), Bonolo Motau (25), Dr Moratwe Masima (27), Mphoentle Plaatjie (26), Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg (17), Sasha-Lee Taylor (27); Mpumalanga's Claude Mmakgaka Mashego (24); the Eastern Cape's Asande Mchunu (25); KwaZulu-Natal's Luyanda Mbhamali (26) and Zoë Naidu (23); the North West's Motheo Mokoto (25) and Limpopo's Munei Tsanwani (26).
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"The finalists come from varied backgrounds and experiences, including two doctors and a lawyer. What unites them is a vision for national development through the empowerment of women," Miss World South Africa pageant license holder Carol Bouwer said.
Bouwer became the pageant's license holder earlier in the year when her production company, Carol Bouwer Productions, was granted the license to organise and host the Miss World South Africa pageant. The license was previously held by Sun International.
"From now until October, the 12 contestants will participate in a series of rigorous competitions, including talent showcases, sports challenges and charitable initiatives aimed at highlighting the qualities that make them exceptional ambassadors of change ahead of the national final competition and beyond," a press statement read.
At the Miss World pageant, Miss World South Africa will be joined by contestants from more than 130 countries to showcase her unique talents, intelligence and compassion in its 71st edition.
The Miss World pageant takes place on Saturday, 9 December, in India and will see the reigning titleholder Karolina Bielawska will crown her successor.
