Contestants from across Gauteng took to the stage at the Alberton Civic Centre on May 30 for the grand finale of the Miss Inter-Pageant SA 2026 competition.

The event celebrated confidence, personal growth, self-expression and community involvement, with participants competing across the Little Miss, Junior, Teen and Queen categories.

In the junior journey category (ages 3 to 6), Mechayley Williams was crowned Little Miss Inter-Pageant SA 2026 Queen, while Makanaka Mlambo was named first runner-up.

The Junior Non-Journey category (ages 3 to 6) saw Enzokuhle Ndlovu crowned queen, with Rosina Matlou taking the title of first runner-up.

Among the older junior contestants, Thiane Louw was crowned Little Miss Junior Journey Category Queen (ages 7 to 9), while Ozioma Mthombeni earned the title of Little Miss Junior Non-Journey Category Queen.

The Teen category showcased strong competition, with Courtney Rispel being crowned Miss Inter-Pageant SA 2026 Teen Queen.

Enelia Jacobs was named first runner-up and Lebohang Molefe second runner-up.

The Pre-Teen category also showcased exceptional talent and confidence.

In the Journey category, Zaylynne Jackson was crowned Miss Inter-Pageant SA 2026 Pre-Teen Queen, with Hlelo Khumalo named first runner-up and Tatum Williams second runner-up.

In the Pre-Teen Non-Journey category, Lisakhanya Madlalisa earned the title of Pre-Teen Queen, while Sebabatso Tshabalala was named first runner-up.

In the Senior Miss category, Malebo Dikgale claimed the title of Miss Inter-Pageant SA 2026 Overall Winner.

Latoya Scheepers was crowned Miss Inter-Pageant SA 2026 Queen, while Liam Casey Smith and Ntombi Jawuma were named first and second runners-up respectively.

Several contestants were also recognised with special awards.

Special award winners were:

Most influential award: Ntombi Jawuma

Social media champion: Caydon Gouws

Community champion: Hlelo Khumalo

Charity trailblazer: Zaylynne Jackson

Miss personality: Bohlokoa Tshabalala

Best dressed: Owethu Jessy Chirwa

Potential modelling award: Pelma Dlangamandla

Digital Creative Designs praised all contestants for their dedication, perseverance and confidence throughout the competition.

The pageant also acknowledged the support of parents, sponsors, judges and affiliate pageants, whose contributions helped make the event a success.

The grand finale concluded with the crowning of the winners and a celebration of the achievements of all participants who represented themselves, their families and their communities on stage.