Mia le Roux has been crowned the 2024 Miss South Africa at the SunBet Arena, Times Square, Pretoria.
Story Summary:
- Mia le Roux has been crowned Miss South Africa 2024 at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria.
- Le Roux, a 28-year-old from Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, was among the top three finalists alongside Nompumelelo Maduna and Onalenna Constantin.
- Le Roux is a passionate advocate for the deaf community and has a strong background in beauty pageants and marketing.
- As the new Miss SA, she wins a R1 million cash prize, a luxury apartment, a Mercedes vehicle, and various sponsorships.
Mia le Roux crowned 2024 Miss South Africa
Le Roux, a 28-year-old from Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, was crowned Miss South Africa during a glittering ceremony on Saturday, 10 August 2024.
The reigning Miss SA, Natasha Joubert, passed the crown to Le Roux, who emerged victorious among the top three finalists, which included Nompumelelo Maduna and Onalenna Constantin.
Five things to know about Mia le Roux
- Advocate for the Deaf Community: Mia le Roux was diagnosed with profound hearing loss at an early age and has lived with a cochlear implant for most of her life. She is passionate about advocating for accessibility and inclusivity for the deaf community.
- Educational Background: Le Roux holds a nutrition certificate from the Sport Science Institute of South Africa and an exercise specialist diploma from ETA College. She is also pursuing further studies in marketing at the University of South Africa.
- Beauty Pageant Experience: Le Roux has a history of success in beauty pageants, having won titles such as Miss Struisie, Miss Garden Route, and Ultimate Wildcat. She also made it to the Top 5 in Miss Deaf South Africa.
- Career: In addition to her pageant achievements, Le Roux works full-time as a marketing manager and models part-time.
- Personal Interests: Le Roux enjoys truffle and mushroom pasta and occasionally indulges in her guilty pleasure, sour jelly tots.
2024 Miss South Africa prize: Here’s what Mia wins
As the newly crowned Miss South Africa, Mia le Roux will receive a range of impressive prizes, including:
- Cash Prize: Le Roux will receive a R1 million cash prize.
- Luxury Apartment: She will be sponsored with a lavish apartment for the duration of her reign.
- Luxury Vehicle: Le Roux will drive a Mercedes vehicle as part of her winning package.
- Sponsorships: The new Miss SA will benefit from numerous sponsorships, including beauty products from L’Oréal and other luxury brands, as well as opportunities for international travel.
