The Miss South Africa 2026 Top 19 have been announced, and the ladies are dedicated to making a difference in South Africa.
South Africa (24 August 2026) – The Miss South Africa Top 19 ladies have been announced, and we get the chance to meet them and learn a little bit about them. These ladies will go forward to compete for the title of Miss South Africa 2026.
Miss South Africa is a brand ambassador for South Africa and will represent us on the world stage, whether in larger international pageants or at global events. These nineteen ladies are the epitome of elegance, and each will fly the South African flag high on the global stage.
Many of the incredible finalists have already graced international stages in their various fields, so each is poised to do well as a representative of our country.
However, what excites us most is how they are making our country better. From advocating for literacy, championing childhood development and affordable housing, to wellness through movement and healthcare access; and that is just naming a few of the causes being championed by this year’s cohort.
This year’s selection has strong representation from Gauteng, with 12 of the 19 finalists calling the province home.
The top 19 is as follows:
- Alia Khan Koumantarakis, 21, from Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Amogelang Bunu, 27, from Mabopane, Gauteng
- Bonolo Marang Motau, 25, from Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Cwenga Koyana Kotu-Rammopo, 27, from Gauteng
- Ipeleng Pearl Madiba, 23, from Rustenburg in the North West
- Katlego Malebye, 31, from Pretoria, Gauteng
- Kaylan Matthews, 30, from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape
- Kendra Norah Horne, 29, from Hermanus in the Western Cape
- Lesego Khumo Nyathela, 30, from Springs, Gauteng
- Makhosazana Azana Masango, 25, from Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal
- Modiegi Mashamaite, 27, from Gauteng
- Ndiwanga Muravha, 22, from Mbombela, Mpumalanga
- Palesa van Rooyen, 27, from Hobhouse in the Free State
- Sanelisiwe Diko, 26, from the Eastern Cape
- Simoné Nonhlanhla Tshituka, 26, originally from Johannesburg in Gauteng
- Sunshine Dlangamandla, 29, from Springs, Gauteng
- Tebogo Palesa Molatlhegi, 29, from Gauteng
- Tiyani Makamu, 27, from Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng
- Zoalize Jansen Van Rensburg, 20, from Gauteng
We are looking forward to seeing these ladies take to the stage in a few months’ time. But until then, follow them along the way, via Miss South Africa’s social media.
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