Miss South Africa 2018 finale will be held on 27th May 2018 at the Sun Arena at Time Square in Pretoria. The 67th edition will witness, for the first time, the selection of two delegates to represent South Africa at Miss World 2018 and Miss Universe 2018 but only one will be crowned Miss South Africa 2018.
Adè van Heerden of Western Cape will crown her successor at the end of the event finale where 12 delegates will compete for the national crown.
But before that, here are our top 6 favourite contestants who will be competing for the national title of Miss South Africa 2018 –
Anzelle von Staden
The 24-year-old Anzelle von Staden is a full-time model and the official delegate of Miss South Africa 2018. Earlier, Anzelle has also won Miss Million Dollar 2015; Eastgate Look of Fashion 2016 and Star of Europe 2017.
With her title, Anzelle wishes to bring a change in the lives of people who suffer from cancer and their families as well, as someone dear to her fought Breast Cancer for 10 years. With her beautiful face, Anzelle also has a beautiful heart. She is definitely a strong contender of this year’s title.
Tharina Botes
The 21-year-old Tharina Botes is a BComm marketing and business student at Damelin and also works as a part time model. She was also crowned Miss International South Africa 2016 (queen of SA) represented SA in Japan at Miss International, Miss Teen Gauteng 2014 winner, Miss Randshow 2016.
The half African half Thai diva wishes to focus on diversity and embracing which is different and empowering them. Having a deep passion for the fashion industry, Tharina is definitely one of the strongest picks at the competition this year.
Karishma Ramdev
The 23-year-old Karishma Ramdev is a fifth-year Medical Student at the University of Pretoria. She was also the winner of Miss Tuks Varsity Cup 2015. With her education and the platform that Miss South Africa provides, Karishma wishes to fulfill her lifelong dream of helping people.
Karishma has a quintessential pageant diva face which can definitely help her move ahead in the competition. With her undulating desire to do good for the society and her beauty and charm, she can definitely give a strong competition to all the delegates.
Tamarin Bensch
From Bedfordview, the 25-year-old Tamarin Bensch is the official representative of Gauteng at Miss South Africa 2018. Tamarin works in the Property management and interior renovations. Not new to the pageant world, she was Miss Teen Million Dollar (winner), IMTA in New York – TV Beauty (4th runner up).
As the crown holder Tamarin wishes to be able to connect with and inspire South African women and men in her own unique way. She wants to leave people feeling uplifted.
Thandokazi Mfundisi
The 24-year-old Thandokazi Mfundisi is currently a LLB student at the University of Fort Hare and the official contestant of Miss South Africa 2018. She has also been Miss Freshette University of Fort Hare 2012; Miss Fort Hare 2014; Miss Eastern Cape Beauty with A Purpose 2016/17; Face of Miss Signature 2017.
Thandokazi wishes to do something regarding the development of her country with the help of her crown. She also wishes to empower herself through the skills only this platform can provide and wants to be a beacon of hope for those who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Tamaryn Green
The 23-year-old Tamaryn Green is a 6th year Medicine student (MBChB) at the University of Cape Town. Her lists of winning pageants is huge; she was Miss Immanuel: Winner; Miss New Orleans: Winner; Miss Rochester: Winner; Miss Funky Buddha: Winner; Miss Drakenstein: 1st princess Miss Landbou: 1st princess and Figures National Top Model: 1st place.
Speaking for providing equal education for all the citizens of her country, Tamaryn wishes to be a voice to those who cannot be heard, a servant and role model to South Africans and to the people of the world at large.
