Who is Miss SA 2026 Tiyani Makamu?

Tiyani Makamu is Miss South Africa 2026! The 27-year-old was crowned at a glittering pageant finale at the Sandton Convention Centre on Saturday evening.

WHO IS MISS SOUTH AFRICA TIYANI MAKAMU?

Tiyani Makamu succeeds Qhawekazi Mazaleni as the new Miss South Africa.

Her first and second princesses are Cwenga Koyana Kotu-Rammopo and Lesego Khumo Nyathela, respectively.

Here is what we know about South Africa’s pageant queen…

Tiyani is a 27-year-old communications professional, entrepreneur and youth advocate from Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng.

She is a PR and Corporate Communications graduate of the Pearson Institute of Higher Education.

She currently works as a Group Digital Lead and Client Success Executive.

Tiyani is the founder of Hubsela, a platform dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and helping small businesses grow sustainably.

Her advocacy programme focuses on entrepreneurship and skills development, youth unemployment, and access to education and knowledge. 

As mentioned in her Top 3 Q&A, Tiyani Makamu is passionate about equipping entrepreneurs with the tools, systems and support needed to build sustainable businesses, and is hoping to use her platform to drive economic empowerment, job creation and community development.

R1 MILLION RICHER…

Tiyani Makamu not only receives the Miss South Africa crown and title, but also a R1 million cash prize and R500 000 in dedicated funding for her social-impact projects.

The first princess receives a R250 000 cash award and a dedicated R150 000 impact fund, whilst the second princess gets a R150 000 cash award and a dedicated R100 000 Impact Fund.

The top three contestants will also receive executive development opportunities, mentorship, wellness support, access to regional and international leadership networks, and the opportunity to lead initiatives focused on education, entrepreneurship, health, and youth development.