The 19 finalists for Miss South Africa 2026 have been announced, with contestants from across the country set to champion youth and women’s empowerment through the Empower Youth Africa programme.
Miss South Africa has revealed their Top 19 finalists.
Unlike previous years, the Miss South Africa 2026 winner will not compete on an international stage. Instead, all 19 finalists will drive an Empower Youth Africa (EYA) campaign, the official social impact programme of Miss South Africa.
The organisation says EYA aims to turn influence into action by focusing on youth and women’s empowerment through employment pathways, entrepreneurship, skills development, health and wellness, education, scholarships, digital learning, civic engagement, leadership development and Pan-African collaboration.
Award-winning international television host, executive producer, actress and businesswoman Minnie Dlamini hosted the reveal, which was broadcast live on the Miss South Africa YouTube pages.
