22 years old Marciel is a psychology honours student from Stellenbosch. She wants to involve herself in education, focussing on skills development, and want to use her Miss South Africa title to pursue this dream. She feels inspired by strong women like Angelina Jolie and Caster Semenya. She likes running and reading in her spare time. Her message to young women, “Never let people talk you out of your dreams. You had a purpose before anyone had an opinion. If you want something, make it happen. Never limit yourself by the belief system of others.”