Miss South Africa 2024: Meet the top 13 contestants
The Miss South Africa competition narrows down to top 13 after elimination on Crown Chasers
Nolene Spinks was the most recent contestant eliminated from Crown Chasers on Saturday, July 20, leaving 13 contestants competing for the Miss South Africa 2024 crown in August.
MISS SOUTH AFRICA DOWN TO TOP 13
Crown Chasers is the Miss SA reality show which documents the journey of the Miss SA finalists. Each week one contestant gets voted off the reality series and we are now down to the Top 13. Nolene Spinks, who hails from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape was the latest contestant to be voted off.
This week the contestants’ business acumen and potential to be brand ambassadors were put to the test when they had to prove their ability to style a versatile wardrobe for a day in the life of a Miss South Africa. Resident judges Leandie du Randt and Lerato Kganyago were joined by celebrity judge Londeka Buthelezi-Ndaba.
Londeka is an entrepreneur, budding property mogul and creative designer and owner of Dream Fashion. At the end of the episode Sprinks was eliminated.
“The Miss South Africa journey was tough, but so worth it! It placed me into positions where I quickly had to adapt and grow as a person. I am leaving a stronger version of myself, having learned how to navigate hard situations and the skills to reach my full potential in life,” said Sprinks in a statement.
Crown Chasers airs on S3 (formerly SABC 3) on Saturdays at 20:30. Natasha Joubert will crown her successor Miss SA 2024 at the finale held at SunBet Arena at Time Square, Pretoria on Saturday, 10 August.
MEET THE TOP 13
Chidimma Adetshina hails from Soweto, Gauteng. The 23-year-old is a model, netball player and a Bachelor of Law student at Varsity College. She is passionate about sports and advocating for change on violence against woman and children and gender-based violence.
Kebalepile Ramafoko is from Emalahleni, Mpumalanga. The 25-year-old has a BA in Psychology and Languages and is currently pursuing her Honours Degree. She is also a skills development facilitator and is passionate about sports and youth empowerment.
Kirsten Khan hails from Johannesburg, Gauteng. The 28-year-old is a model and has completed her studies for a diploma in architectural draughting from Damelin College. She describes herself as a compassionate, open minded and resilient person who handles herself and others with grace.
Layla Zoubair is from Kempton Park in Gauteng. The 29-year-old is an outgoing and outspoken individual who thrives on challenges and exploring.
Lebohang Khoza hails from Maritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The 27-year-old and is an educator of the performing arts. She is a choreographer and actor and has a BA degree in Performing Arts from the University of KwaZulu Natal.
Lethaukuthula Maseko aka the “Diamond From Daveyton” describes herself as a beacon of hope and resilience. The 24-yearold was raised in Daveyton, Gauteng. She says she has transformed the pressures of her surroundings into a brilliant strength and that her story is a testament to the power of self-authorship; proving that one’s circumstances do not dictate their destiny.
Mia le Roux was born in Sasolburg, Free State. The 28-year-old was raised in Oudtshoorn and currently lives in Cape Town. She is a marketing manager, model and part-time B Com Marketing student. She was diagnosed with profound hearing loss at the age of one and says her community rallied behind her to give her the gift of hearing; inspiring her desire to make a positive impact and break barriers.
Nobuhle Langa hails from Emalahleni in Mpumalanga. She is an audit trainee aiming to register as a Chartered Accountant. She is the founder of the Langelihle Youth Foundation, has a Bachelor of Accounting Science from Wits University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy from IAS (International Accounting Standards).
Nompumelelo Maduna from Rockville in Soweto. She is a marketer by profession, pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Johannesburg. She is also a saxophonist in the making. Maduna was in the Miss South Africa Top 3 in 2019.
Onalenna Constantin hails from Potchefstroom in North West, has many talents. The 26-year-old is a model, a law student, entrepreneur and content creator. She wants to inspire through her story that epitomises resilience and grace. She describes herself as an unwavering woman.
Ontshiametse Tlhopane is a 23 year old aspiring model from Protea Glen, Soweto. She has qualifications in criminology inspired by her curiosity about why crime is committed. She is also the founder of #SafeHere, an organisation she plans to use to positively impact the lives of children. Friendly, kind and empathetic are words used to describe her character.
Palesa Lombard is from Waverley in Johannesburg and says that she has always been a dynamic, high-achieving individual. The 25-year-old is a final year medical student interested in neurological pathologies. She speaks fluent English and French, while having a comprehensive understanding of Afrikaans, isiZulu and Sesotho.
Taahira Katz is from Nancefield in Johannesburg and has a degree in Social Science. The 25-year-old travelled the world as an international model and has a passion for learning and engaging in new experiences.