Fashioning Modern Africanism

Designer Nobukhosi Mukwevho is the guest judge on episode 4 of the Miss South Africa television series Crown Chasers which airs on Sunday, July 30 at 16h00 on SABC 3. She joins the show’s regular judges Bonang Matheba and Leandie du Randt along with series’ host Zozibini Tunzi. E pisode 4, titled Honouring our Heritage , shows the importance of understanding the many cultures and backgrounds that exist in South Africa. The first challenge introduces the finalists to Banyana Banyana, ahead of their departure for the World Cup, and showcases the value of national pride. The finalists also create their favourite dish and explain what it means to them. For their main challenge, they will give a five-minute TED Talk about their heritage, how their community and family has become an integral part of who they are and why they should represent the Miss South Africa brand. The episode ends with a photo shoot that focuses on African cultures.   Mukwevho is the founder of the dynamic So

House of BNG, one of South Africa's leading MCC brands, is thrilled to announce its continued partnership with the prestigious Miss South Africa pageant. The collaboration coincides with the launch of the exciting reality series "Crown Chasers," where Bonang Matheba, the owner of The House of BNG, will serve as a resident judge. The five episode show is set to premiere on SABC 3 this Sunday, the 9th of July at 4 pm. Since its inception in 2019, The House of BNG has established itself as the go-to luxury beverage brand, synonymous with elegance, sophistication, and glamour. The brand's sparkling wines have become a staple at premium lifestyle and entertainment events nationwide. Expressing her enthusiasm, Bonang Matheba, the founder and owner of House of BNG, stated,  ' The Miss South Africa pageant is one of my favorite events on the South African calendar. Any platform that supports and uplifts women in this country will always have my backing. Partnering with Mi

It’s been 23 years since the Miss South Africa pageant was broadcast on SABC3 but now it’s back on the channel bigger and better than ever. In 1999, the grand finale was held at the Sun City Superbowl on Saturday, December 11 with 26 finalists taking part. At the end of the evening, SABC3 viewers watched Heather Hamilton from KwaZulu Natal crowned Miss South Africa. This year, the 2023 Miss South Africa winner will not only be crowned live on SABC3 but viewers will also get to see all the behind-the-scenes machinations that go into choosing a winner, with a five-part series – Crown Chasers   – being broadcast weekly in the lead up to the final event and the crowning of a new Miss South Africa, which will take place at Sun International ’s SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria on Sunday, August 13. Says Lala Tuku, Head of Local Productions at the SABC: “We are thrilled to have Miss South Africa back on our platform. The Miss South Africa title carries with it a lot of hope, asp

Former Miss Universe and Miss South Africa title holder Zozibini Tunzi makes her television series debut as the host of the very first Miss South Africa television show, Crown Chasers , which starts on SABC3 on Saturday, July 8, at 16h00. In the 5 x 60-minute series the Miss South Africa finalists are placed in real life scenarios that include challenges based on the four pillars of Miss South Africa – duty, championship, empowerment and beauty. A challenge winner will be chosen each week by a judging panel comprising of Bonang Matheba and Leandie du Randt as well as a weekly celebrity guest judge. In addition, at the end of each thrilling episode, the judges will vote off one of the contestants, with the seven remaining finalists going through to participate in the live grand finale on August 13. Speaking of her role in the series, Zozibini Tunzi, who made her big screen debut in last year’s The Woman King , says: “Hosting a TV series for the first time has been a beautiful expe