Kerishnie Naicker is a prominent Indian-South African pharmacist and beauty queen, known as the first Miss South Africa of Indian descent. Born in Durban, she gained fame by competing in Miss Universe and Miss World. Beyond her beauty pageant achievements, she has held various roles in media and charitable initiatives.
Margaret Gardiner biography: 13 things about Miss Universe 1978
Margaret Gardiner is a South African entertainment journalist, fashion editor, and beauty queen, born in Cape Town. She made history as South Africa's first Miss Universe in 1978. Currently residing in Los Angeles, she is involved in various fashion and media events, including the Golden Globes and Miss Universe competitions.
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10 things about Miss South Africa 2003 Joan Ramagoshi
Joan Kwena Ramagoshi Madibeng is a South African businesswoman, beauty queen, and author from Mamelodi. Married to Jeff Boikie Madibeng, she co-founded RBJ Marketing Solutions. A Miss South Africa 2003 winner, she also represented the country in Miss Universe and Miss World. In 2011, she started the Women Awards and co-authored a book in 2023.
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Ntando Lurwengu biography: 13 things about Mister Universe South Africa 2024
Ntando Lurwengu is a South African entrepreneur and model originally from Durban, holding a bachelor's degree in commerce. He won Mister South Africa 2021 and subsequently became Mister Universe South Africa 2024. Lurwengu has worked in various management roles and actively promotes financial wellbeing. He notably represented South Africa in international pageants.
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Bryoni Govender biography: 20 things about Miss Supranational South Africa 2024
Bryoni Govender is a South African model and beauty queen with a law degree, originally from Kempton Park. She has won several pageants, including Miss Centurion Schools and Miss Jnr South Africa. Govender has held various legal positions and was a runner-up in Miss South Africa 2023, representing South Africa at Miss Universe 2023 and Miss Supranational 2024.
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Mia le Roux biography: 20 things about Miss Universe South Africa 2024
Mia le Roux, a South African model and the first deaf Miss South Africa, was born in Sasolburg and raised in Oudtshoorn. Working while pursuing her marketing degree, Mia received a cochlear implant at age nine and advocates for the differently abled. She faced health issues that prevented her from participating in Miss Universe 2024.
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13 things about Miss World South Africa 2003 Cindy Nell Roberts
Cindy Nell Roberts, a South African beauty queen and entrepreneur, represented her country in both Miss Universe and Miss World. She won Miss South Africa 2002 and became Miss Universe 2003's second runner-up. With a successful career spanning various roles, she currently resides in Australia with her family, showcasing a rich personal and professional life.
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Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters biography: 22 things about Miss Universe 2017
Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Tebow, a South African model and beauty queen, gained fame after winning Miss Universe 2017. Born in Sedgefield, she studied business management and has been active in women's empowerment through her initiative Unbreakable. She married former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow in 2020, and her debut book was released in 2024.
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Chris van Heerden biography: 13 things about boxer born in Johannesburg, South Africa
Chris van Heerden is a South African professional boxer based in Los Angeles, California, United States. Here are 13 more things about him: He was born in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa but raised in Meyerton, Gauteng. He held African Boxing Union, International Boxing Organization, International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Association titles. Among his siblings … Continue reading Chris van Heerden biography: 13 things about boxer born in Johannesburg, South Africa
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Hatfield, Pretoria’s Dricus du Plessis is UFC’s 1st champion from South Africa
Dricus du Plessis, 30, of Hatfield, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa is the reigning middleweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. He is the mixed martial arts promotion's first ever champion from South Africa. On October 10, 2020, du Plessis made his UFC debut at “UFC Fight Island … Continue reading Hatfield, Pretoria’s Dricus du Plessis is UFC’s 1st champion from South Africa
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