The SunBet Arena at Times Square was ablaze with glitz and glamour on August 10th as Mia le Roux was crowned Miss South Africa 2024.
Here are six things you absolutely need to know about our new queen:
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- Hometown Heroine: Mia hails from the charming town of Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape. Known for its ostrich farms, Oudtshoorn can now boast of producing a beauty queen!
- Marketing Maven: When she’s not dazzling on stage, Mia is a marketing manager and a part-time BCom marketing student. Talk about brains and beauty!
- Advocate for the Deaf Community: Diagnosed with profound hearing loss at the age of one, Mia has been a beacon of hope and inspiration. She’s lived with a cochlear implant for most of her life and is passionate about advocating for accessibility and inclusivity.
- Pageant Pro: This isn’t Mia’s first rodeo. She’s previously won titles like Miss Struisie, Miss Garden Route, and Ultimate Wildcat. She even made it to the Top 5 in Miss Deaf South Africa.
- Prize Package: As Miss SA, Mia walks away with a R1 million cash prize, a luxury apartment, a Mercedes vehicle, and a plethora of sponsorships. Not too shabby, right?
- Culinary Quirks: When it comes to food, Mia has a soft spot for truffle and mushroom pasta. And her guilty pleasure? Sour jelly tots!
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Mia le Roux’s journey to the crown is a testament to her resilience, intelligence, and charm. From her humble beginnings in Oudtshoorn to becoming an advocate for the deaf community, Mia embodies the spirit of Miss South Africa.
With her new title, she’s set to inspire and make a significant impact. We can’t wait to see what she accomplishes during her reign!