The lucky recipient stands to receive R1-million in cash from sponsors making it one of the richest pageants in the world.
And it also makes its return to the heritage site- Sun City end of March, 2017, that has gone under the knife for renovations purposes to the value of R800m.
The winner, who will be taking over from the current Miss South Africa, Mpumalanga born Ntandoyenkosi Kunene will receive the cash, a car, an international holiday and other prizes in a package that exceeds R2-million.
The finalists for 2017 will each receive a R25 000 cash prize.
Miss South Africa 2017 will have the opportunity to represent her country and compete in both the Miss World and Miss Universe pageants.
For the first time members of the public will be able to watch a part of the auditions when they take place at the various Sun International properties around the country.
Claudia Henkel, PR Manager-Sun International says: “We are delighted that, for the first time in the history of the pageant, R1-million in cash will be given to the young woman who takes the title. This will change the winner’s life forever and enable her to accomplish whatever she wants to in life. We want to attract the best person for this most important role as a new ambassador for the country and this enables us to do so.”
Kunene will attend all the auditions.
“The Miss South Africa brand aligns well with Cell C’s ongoing strategy to empower women,” commented Suzette van der Merwe, Executive: Commercial Communications for Cell C.
All entrants, once registered, must attend a regional judging session at one of the following Sun International venues:
* July 16: Durban, Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom
* July 23: Brakpan, Carnival City Casino and Hotel
* July 30: Cape Town, Grand West Casino and Entertainment World
* August 6: Port Elizabeth, The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World
* August 13: Polokwane, Meropa Casino and Entertainment World
* August 20: Bloemfontein, Windmill Casino
* August 27: Johannesburg, The Maslow Hotel
Register online on the Miss South Africa website:http://www.misssa.co.za/entryform/
