In what has been a divisive and one-of-a-kind Miss South Africa, Mia le Roux walked away as the queen of this year's pageant. In its 66th year, the Free State-born model and student wowed judges on Crown Chasers and its final pageant at the SunBet Arena.
Not sure what made the young star a winner? Here are some fun facts to know about the new Miss SA.
1. MISS SA’S FIRST
Le Roux is the first Miss SA contestant who is hard of hearing. Relying on a cochlear implant, her participation broke expectations of the competition, similar to the plus-sized entrances, queens ages 30 and mothers who have been included in the competition since 2021.
One of the main focuses of her run has been raising awareness for the deaf community.
2. TITLE QUEEN
Le Roux is not new to winning crowns. Her previous titles before chasing the Miss SA crown include Ultimate Wildcat, Miss Gardens Route and Miss Struise. She also made it into the top 5 of Miss Deaf SA.
3. A TASTE FOR HEALTH
While the trailblazing queen is known for her work in marketing, she also pursued her studies in nutrition, earning a certificate from the Sports Science Institute of South Africa. Le Roux also earned a diploma from the ETA college.
4. SURF’S UP
While Le Roux has many inspirations, she looks up to American surfer Bethany Hamilton. Le Roux shared with Smile FM that the differently-abled sportswoman has been a motivator for her perseverance following a shark attack.
5. ONLY GIRL FROM THE CAPE
Mia also stood out from her competition as the only contestant from the Western Cape, although the province has often had dominant entrants in the past.
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