South Africa is celebrating a new international star! Pearl Mathebula, a 17-year-old from Limpopo’s Makotopong village, has been crowned Miss Teen Model International 2025 at a glittering pageant in Lima, Peru. As she navigates the whirlwind of shock and excitement, Pearl hopes her win will inspire youth from remote villages to push forward beyond their backgrounds.
Lima, Peru, (17 June 2025) – South Africa, we have a WINNER! From the heart of Limpopo to the world stage, Pearl Mathebula not only graced the Miss Teen Model International 2025 stage but she was also crowned the ultimate winner at the glittering pageant in Peru.
Held in Lima, the capital of Peru, the event attracted models from different countries across the globe to compete for the title, which was Pearl’s for the taking.
This win is a continuation of her victory as Miss Teenager South Africa 2024: the 17-year-old’s first official crown after beginning her modelling journey at 14.
According to Miss Teenager South Africa, Pearl carried our flag with grace, beauty, and power, proving that African excellence knows no bounds.
The Limpopo beauty queen’s career is fast taking flight and is a dream come true for the Makotopong village girl, who hopes to inspire the youth from the remote village that anything is attainable if you work towards it.
“For me, winning the 2025 Miss Teen International here in Peru is just a way to show my peers, the youth, that age and the background of where you come from are not a barrier, but a motivation to achieve our dreams,” Pearl tells Sunday World.
Miss Teenager South Africa team further congratulated the young star in words that eloquently capture their pride and ours:
“Pearl, your light shines far beyond our borders. You are a beacon of hope for every young girl with a dream. We are proud. We are inspired. We are celebrating YOU,” the organisation said.
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Sources: Miss Teenager South Africa | Sunday World
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