Miss Universe SA 2026, Bajabulise Thela shared that her journey to winning the coveted title was not an easy one.
Just a few days after being crowned Miss Universe SA 2026, Bajabulise Thela shared a poignant open letter to her younger self, reflecting on her journey that led to her being crowned, describing her victory as proof that dreams really do come true.
Taking to Instagram, the 23-year-old beauty queen who hails from KaNyamazane in Mpumalanga shared that this moment means so much more than just the title.
“You have come such a long way, and this is only the beginning. There is still so much waiting for you. The universe is calling your name, and I know this journey is bigger than a crown.
“It’s about purpose. It’s about impact. It’s about proving that no dream is too big for someone willing to work for it,” she wrote.
