Ayanda G. Thabethe returns to the pageant stage as Miss Cosmo South Africa 2026, armed with a mission for women's empowerment and impactful change.
Ayanda G. Thabethe has officially been crowned Miss Cosmo South Africa 2026, marking her return to the pageantry world and setting the stage for her international journey to Vietnam later this year.
The television presenter, host, content creator and entrepreneur will represent South Africa at the international Miss Cosmo competition, which is expected to culminate in Vietnam in December.
Thabethe is no stranger to pageantry. She previously represented the country as Miss South Africa First Runner-Up in 2022 and Miss Supranational South Africa 2023.
However, her latest return comes after several years of building her career beyond the pageant circuit.
