Local resident Ndiwanga Muravha (22) has advanced to the top 12 of the Miss South Africa 2026 pageant.

Following her initial entry into the top 19, Muravha navigated a multi-stage evaluation process testing leadership, communication, and social impact. She now stands as the province’s sole representative heading into the national finale scheduled for November 14 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

A Master of Science in Agriculture candidate at Unisa and a project manager, Muravha combines academic rigour with social advocacy. Beyond her studies, she is the founder of Crimson Creative, an initiative focused on digital literacy, youth mentorship, and creating future-focused employment avenues.

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Under the Miss South Africa Organisation’s Empower Youth Africa (EYA) framework, Muravha’s platform centres on entrepreneurship and skills development. Her campaign targets youth unemployment across Mpumalanga and South Africa by equipping young people with practical digital skills, business mentorship, and educational pathways.

“From the workshops, adventures, glam days, and photoshoot moments to pitching at the Gordon Institute of Business Science Business School, this experience opened my heart and mind to how I can further strengthen the work I do, bring my vision to life, and scale my impact to serve more people and contribute meaningfully to our nation,” she said.

“I’ve learnt so much about myself and gained a deeper understanding of EYA and how beautifully our shared vision translates into action. What a privilege. And it’s not over yet.”