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Deaf Woman Emerges as Miss South Africa

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Ms Mia Le Roux, a 28-year-old model and marketing manager has now been crowned as the Miss South Africa 2024.



Le Roux, the first deaf woman to win the title, emerged victorious in a competition marked by controversy, including the withdrawal of Nigerian-South African contestant Chidimma Adetshina due to online harassment over her heritage. In her acceptance speech, Le Roux expressed hope that her victory would inspire those who feel excluded from society. Meanwhile, Adetshina's withdrawal sparked discussions about xenophobia and "afrophobia" in South Africa.


Who is Mia Le Roux - the new Miss South Africa?

Mia Le Roux is a 28-year-old from the Western Cape province.

She was born in Sasolburg, Free State, and grew up in Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape.


The new Miss South Africa is a marketing manager, model, and part-time B Com Marketing student.

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