Miss Joburg South 2026 crowns young queens at Alrode South grand finale
Contestants from across Johannesburg South took to the stage at Warra Lounge to showcase their confidence, talent and individuality during a celebration that also recognised community involvement and charity work.
The Miss Joburg South 2026 grand finale brought beauty, confidence and community spirit to Warra Lounge in Alrode South on October 31.
According to pageant director Gilbert Lawrence, contestants from different parts of Johannesburg South competed for the pageant’s crowns after a two-month journey that included self-promotion campaigns, personal development, rehearsals, charity initiatives and an official sash ceremony.
The competition featured five age categories: Little Miss and Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen, and Senior.
Contestants showcased their individuality in three fashion segments: career wear, traditional wear and evening wear.
Gilbert said this year’s pageant also introduced a non-journey one-day contestant tier, giving aspiring contestants who could not commit to the full two-month programme an opportunity to participate and experience the event.
Family members, friends and supporters filled the venue, cheering on the contestants as they took to the stage.
Teen contestant takes overall title
Pelma Ndlangamandla, representing the Teen category, was named the overall winner of Miss Joburg South 2026.
The Teen category results were:
Queen: Lola-Hope Myburgh
First Princess: Lebohang Molefe
Second Princess: Caydon Gouws
In the Junior category, Gabriella Washer was crowned Junior Queen, with Amile Mabaso named first princess and Enzokuhle Ndlovu second princess.
The non-journey one-day tier also recognised its winners, with Matshego Gamndana crowned queen and Karabo Babili named first princess.
Roisa Mukendi took the Little Miss non-journey crown.
Contestants recognised for more than their stage performances
The pageant also presented special awards to recognise contestants’ community involvement, charity work, personality, style, public support and leadership.
The special award recipients were:
Charity Trailblazer: Lola-Hope Myburgh
Community Champion: Lebohang Molefe
Miss Public Choice: Gabriella Washer
Best Dressed: Lebohang Molefe
Miss Personality: Lebohang Molefe
Senior Pageant Ambassador: Tamia Toeffie
Teen Pageant Ambassador: Tazney Dian
Best Parent Supporter: Nonhlanhla Molefe
Celebrating every contestant
The organisers thanked the sponsors, special guests, judges, fellow pageant directors, parents, families, friends and supporters who contributed to the event.
They also congratulated all the contestants, highlighting that taking part in the pageant was an achievement in itself, regardless of whether they received a crown, princess title or special award.
Digital Creative Designs Photography and Video organised the pageant under the theme: Your Journey. Your Platform. Your Crown.
