Bonang and SA’s most beautiful women

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A list of the top 16 contestants for this year’s Miss South Africa beauty pageant has been released. The 16 finalists would be battling for the crown next month, and for the first time, you will have a say in who takes the crown.

At this year’s event, the Miss South Africa Organisation has made it a top priority to select finalists from various backgrounds who are apparently a reflection of the country’s demographics. The 2019 Miss South Africa pageant would be held at the Sun Arena at time Square in Pretoria. TV personality Bonang Matheba will once again be the host of the Miss South Africa pageant.

Queen B was also the host of the beauty pageant in 2018 and has long been associated with the Miss SA organisation as she was part of the judging panel in 2014 which officially crowned Rolene Strauss.

Check the full list of the finalist here

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Chuma Matsaluka is a 21-year-old from Nyanga, Cape Town who is in her third year of a BA Degree at UCT. Majoring in anthropology, industrial sociology, and political studies. Chuma enjoys hiking, “going on coffee dates with myself”, reading and spending time with family and friends. Her guilty pleasure is watching the Crime and Investigation channel while tucking into ice cream. What ice-cream flavour would you tell Chuma to try? #ChumaForMissSA #DreamWalker #MissSA2019

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Kgothatso Dithebe is a 24-year-old Centurion LLB student with a unique facial birthmark that has taught her resilience. Growing up, Kgothatso's birthmark made her feel insecure and often being ridiculed by her peers, she wants to bring hope to those who “feel mistreated, misplaced or misunderstood”. She wants to show others that being different can be a blessing. How have you turned your differences into a blessing? #KgothatsoForMissSA #DreamWalker #MissSA2019

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Xia Narain has walked runways in South Africa and Turkey and the 23-year-old from Chatsworth, Durban also teaches ramp walking. Passionate about inspiring self-esteem at a modeling school. She also has a Bachelor Degree in Social Science and plans to do her honours in clinical psychology next year. Xia’s ideal dinner table would include Madiba, Princess Diana, Oprah, Ellen DeGeneres, and Miss Universe 1994 Sushmita Senn. Who would you invite to dinner with Xia? #XiaForMissSA #DreamWalker #MissSA2019

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Sound engineer, Noluthando Bennett is a 24-year-old multi-media and web design freelancer from Kagiso in Krugersdorp. Inspired by Jacqui Mofokeng (Miss SA 1993) and US filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Noluthando loves to read and watch documentaries when she isn't in front of the camera. What documentary would you recommend for Noluthando? #NoluthandoForMissSA #DreamWalker#MissSA2019

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Zanele Phakathi is a 20-year-old UJ student from Soweto. Affectionately known as Zaza, she has more than 70 pageant titles to her name. Zanele was involved in a car accident last year and lost the hearing in her left ear but hasn’t let it interfere with how she lives her life. In her spare time, you’ll find her curled up with a book – and a slab of chocolate. What book should Zanele read next? #ZaneleForMissSA #DreamWalker #MissSA2019

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Loren Leigh Jenneker is a 24-year-old aspiring forensic accountant from Centurion in Pretoria. Loren is working towards a BCom in finance at UJ while tutoring kids who struggle to read. Her guilty treat is a milk-tart cronut, is an avid book collector and loves traveling and hiking. Where are the most beautiful hiking spots in South Africa? #LorenForMissSA #DreamWalker #MissSA2019

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Keabetswe Kanyane is a 25-year-old mala mogodu loving analyst from Pretoria. Currently working on her BCom honours at the University of Johannesburg, Kea loves the gym and also enjoys entertaining, cooking and planning game nights. She loves gospel music and binge watching The Walking Dead. What is your binge-worthy series? #KeaForMissSA #DreamWalker #MissSA2019

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Sasha-Lee Olivier is a 26-year-old, model from Alberton, Johannesburg. Sasha-Lee is pursuing a double major in marketing and psychology at Wits. She enjoys fishing and is an art lover and can often be found in a gallery or museum. She's a proud Bey Hive member and loves cheesecake while binging on her favourite TV show, Big Bang Theory. What is your favourite Beyoncé song to get you inspired? #SashaForMissSA #DreamWalker #MissSA2019

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Zozibini Tunzi is a 25-year-old completing her BTech in PR from Cape Town. Her role models are her parents and Caster Semenya, whom she’d love to meet. Zozibini is a hard-core Marvel fan, was a Game of Thrones addict and enjoys eating out. Who is your favourite Marvel superhero? #ZoziForMissSA #DreamWalker #MissSA2019

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Eloïse van der Westhuizen is a 24-year-old merchandise planner from Panorama in Cape Town. She has a BCom honours degree from the University of Stellenbosch. Eloïse lists outgoing Miss SA Tamaryn Green as her role model – Tamaryn’s #MissSA2018campaign, Break the Stigma, and opening up about her journey with TB helped Eloïse open up about her own TB battle. How has your role model impacted your life? #EloiseForMissSA #DreamWalker #MissSA2019

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Sibabalwe Gcilitshana is a 24-year-old parliamentary officer from Bellville in Cape Town. A researcher for Equal Education (EE), Siba is inspired by Cynthia Shange, who won the Miss Black SA title in 1972 and became the first black South African to enter Miss Universe. Siba loves singing, finds her zen with meditation and hiking and has downtime binging on Breaking Bad and Killing Eve. Do you find your zen with meditation too? #SibaForMissSA #DreamWalker #MissSA2019

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Errin Brits is a 22-year-old LLB student from Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg. Her role models include former public protector Thuli Madonsela and Peggy-Sue Khumalo, who was crowned Miss SA in 1996 and is now a successful businesswoman. Errin loves hip-hop and Ed Sheeran, eating chocolate and spending time in the library. Who is your favourite hip-hop artist? #ErrinForMissSA2019 #DreamWalker#MissSA2019

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Lisa Stoffela is a 26-year-old BCom Financial Management graduate and Pizza Takeaway Owner from Margate. Lisa loves to travel and discover new places even if it’s just a short drive out of the city. She also loves to keep healthy through exercise and goes to the gym often with her trusty inspirational podcasts that help her power through a workout. #LisaForMissSA #MissSA2019 #DreamWalker

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Beulah Baduza is a 23-year-old aspiring lawyer completing her LLB degree at the University of Pretoria. Beulah loves working out, singing, traveling, cycling, watching Netflix and reading. If she could invite six people to dinner they would be her mom, Naomi Campbell, Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and Serena Williams. Who would you invite to your dinner party? #BeulzForMissSA #MissSA2019 #DreamWalker

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Danielle Wallace is a 26-year-old avid hiker and holder of a BSc degree from Cape Town. She worked in marketing as a brand manager before leaving to further her modeling career. Danielle believes in balance and loves spending times outdoors, but never says no to staying in her pajamas all day and binging Netflix. What series would you suggest for Danielle? #DanForMissSA #MissSA2019 #DreamWalker

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Nompumelelo Maduna is a 24-year-old private banker from Rockville in Soweto. Her goal is to be the Miss SA to inspire and empower others by showing anything is possible if you work hard. This University of Johannesburg graduate keeps fit by playing netball and golf and teaches confidence building and etiquette at a modeling school. Would you attend a confidence building session with Nompumelelo? #MpumeForMissSA #MissSA2019 #DreamWalker

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