Entries for Miss South Africa 2020 opened at 9am today and organisers believe they may have the best year ever and are hoping for a record number of applications.
Lockdown certainly isn’t the death-knell for the beloved competition, now in its 62nd year, says the CEO of the Miss South Africa Organisation, Stephanie Weil.
“Last year’s pageant was hugely successful, with a record number of entries and the most diverse line-up of contestants in the history of the contest,” says Weil.
“The crowning glory was the eventual winner Zozibini Tunzi going on to take the Miss Universe crown and capturing the imagination of people.
“This week we launched our new logo with the tagline ‘Face Your Power. Embrace Your Future’.”
And does Weil think that not being able to meet and greet people in person will hinder Miss South Africa 2020’s duties?
“No, in fact I think by doing a lot of meet and greets online she will be able to reach - and inspire - even more young women,” she says.
Weil also reveals that Zozibini is the face of the Miss South Africa 2020 media campaign.
“Zozi filmed the commercial in early February during her triumphant homecoming visit. What’s ironic is that we used a mask as part of our reveal! It had nothing to do with Covid-19 ,” says Weil.
Entries close on 31 May at midnight and the new Miss SA will be crowned in August.
To enter, go to www.misssa.co.za.