Miss South Africa 2026: Not a single blonde among Top 12 finalists
Not a single blonde features among the 12 women competing for the Miss South Africa 2026 crown.
A look at the official shots of this year’s finalists reveals a striking common feature: All 12 have darker hair, with no blonde contestant in the running for the national title.
Which got us thinking: Who was the most recent blonde-haired Miss South Africa winner?
Correct us if we’re wrong, but we’re certain it was Melinda Bam back in 2011?
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The Top 12 Miss South African finalists will compete for the crown at the Sandton Convention Centre on Saturday, 14 November.
Tickets are available through Ticketpro, starting at R450.
The pageant will be broadcast live on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161) from 19:30.
Who are the Miss South Africa 2026 finalists?
The 12 finalists, listed alphabetically by first name, are:
Alia Khan Koumantarakis
Amogelang Bunu
Bonolo Marang Motau
Cwenga Koyana Kotu-Rammopo
Katlego Malebye
Lesego Khumo Nyathela
Makhosazana Azana Masango
Ndivanga Muravha
Palesa van Rooyen
Simoné Nonhlanhla Tshituka
Tiyani Makamu
Zoalize Jansen Van Rensburg
Which Top 12 finalist gets your vote as the next Miss South Africa?
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