Mia Le Roux wins Miss South Africa

Twenty-eight year-old Mia Le Roux has won the Miss South Africa title at glitzy event held at the Sun Bet Arena in Pretoria. According to the Miss South Africa website, Le Roux she was born in Sasolburg, Free State and raised in Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape. '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 her community rallied behind her to give her the gift of hearing; inspiring her desire to make a positive impact and break barriers. She describes herself as resilient, dedicated, graceful and kind,' the website said. In a post on Saturday night on the social media platform X, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie said: 'Congratulations to our South African Queen Mia le Roux. I know you will represent us well at Miss Universe.' The Miss South Africa pageant describes itself as a leadership platform for ambitious young South African women. 'Through a pageantry process, contestants receive world- renowned coaching in addition to advanced networking, business and life skills. Shaped into brand ambassadors for our country, they become champions of women's rights, thought leaders and savvy career women who inspire other young South Africans to fulfil their potential, recognise their self-worth and find their place in the world,' the website said. Source : South African Government News Agency