Cape Town – Mia le Roux, a 28-year-old marketing manager from Cape Town, was crowned Miss South Africa 2024 during the pageant finale at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria.
As the first differently-abled finalist in the pageant’s history, she was awarded R1 million, a serviced apartment, homeware, a Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé, and more.
In her acceptance speech, le Roux expressed deep gratitude and highlighted her journey of overcoming challenges, including a cochlear implant she received as a child.
A new Miss South Africa has been crowned. Mia Le Roux becomes the first impaired finalist in the history of the Miss SA pageant to win the crown. #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/Omw3JmywkI
— eNCA (@eNCA) August 11, 2024
She emphasised her commitment to representing and advocating for those who feel different or excluded.
Soweto’s Nompumelelo Maduna was the runner-up.
#MissSA2024 | Congratulations to Mia Le Roux, Miss South Africa 2024! 👏👏 🥳🥳🥳🥳
📸 : @Official_MissSA pic.twitter.com/9qQPl4WL8v
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) August 10, 2024
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
