The reason Miss South Africa is sending Lalela Mswane to Miss Supranational
The announcement surprised many, who expected one of the Miss South Africa 2021 runners-up to compete at the international pageant. following the coronation night, Miss South Africa CEO Stepanie Weil said that the top three would represent South Africa at the world's three most prestigious pageants - Miss World, Miss Universe and Miss Supranational.
Stephanie said:"The organisation in the last few years has really focused on changing things up. For me, it's not really about placements. Ten are incredibly empowered young women. Three get to represent us internationally. And one wears the crown. But the other two deserve the same journey without placement - making them higher or lower than the other.
"...for now, I really like the idea that everybody is on equal footing. And we try to give every single young woman, regardless of their position, such an incredible journey." Now, in a press statement on Tuesday, Stephanie cleared up confusion about the sudden change, saying:"Covid has forced many events to be postponed, and this has caused confusion around the different competitions and when they are set to be held. It is also not uncommon for the same representative to attend more than one international competition during their year of reign should the international pageant's dates and timeline allow for it.
Other former Miss South Africas who represented South Africa at more than one international pageant include Joanne Strauss, Megan Coleman, Tansey Coetzee, Bokang Montjane, Marilyn Ramos most recently Ntandoyenkosi Kunene. due to Covid-19 infections and restrictions. to the top 40 at the 70th Miss World competition set to be held on 16 March, 2022 at the Coca Cola Music Hall in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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