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Mia Le Roux Makes History as First Deaf Miss South Africa
Mia Le Roux has emerged as the winner of Miss South Africa 2024 beauty pageant.
In a groundbreaking moment, Mia Le Roux was crowned Miss South Africa 2024 on Saturday, becoming the first deaf person to hold the title.
The 22-year-old undergraduate student from the Western Cape made history at the Sun Bet Arena in Tshwane, defeating nine other finalists in the highly contested pageant.
Le Roux’s win is a significant milestone for the deaf community in South Africa, paving the way for greater inclusivity and representation. Despite being diagnosed with profound deafness at the age of one, Le Roux has never let her disability hold her back. She is a passionate advocate for inclusion in rural areas and plans to use her platform to make a positive impact.
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The newly crowned Miss South Africa will receive a cash prize of $53,371 (R1 million), a Mercedes Benz car, and a luxury fully furnished apartment. Le Roux’s win follows the withdrawal of Nigerian-affiliated model, Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina, who faced scrutiny over her nationality.
Le Roux’s achievement is a testament to her determination and hard work, and she is set to inspire countless young people across South Africa and beyond. As she prepares to take on her new role, Le Roux said she is “honored and humbled” to be the first deaf Miss South Africa and promises to use her platform to make a difference.
In another development Burnaboy’s comment on social media about the winner has sparked reactions amongst Nigerian and South African Netizens..
