Shudufhadzo Musida reflects on being part of the Miss SA 2026 judging panel.

Former Miss South Africa Shudufhadzo Musida has returned to South Africa to help select the country’s next beauty queen after being appointed as one of the judges for the Miss South Africa 2026 competition.

Musida, who was crowned Miss South Africa in 2020, recently joined the judging panel responsible for selecting the competition’s Top 24 contestants.

The finalists were announced in late June, with the winner set to be crowned during the Miss South Africa 2026 finale in mid-October.

Taking to social media, Musida shared her excitement about being part of the selection process and praised the calibre of this year’s contestants.