Liesel Laurie joins Miss SA 2018 Gauteng judging panel
JOHANNESBURG – The winner will take home more than R2-million in prizes.
The Miss South Africa 2018 regionals were held at Carnival City Casino Sun Park in Brakpan this week, with Miss SA 2015 Liesl Laurie joining the judging panel.
This is the fourth and last regional and, according to the organisers, the regional competition has attracted the most entries to date. Entrants will be vying for a spot as one of the Top 12 finalists for Miss South Africa 2018, one of whom will be crowned on May 27 on the pageant’s diamond jubilee.
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According to a statement issued by Sun International, who is hosting this prestigious event, the winner will take home more than R2-million in prizes.
Taking place from 13 April to 15 April, the Gauteng regional competition concludes a hugely successful roadshow with auditions held in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape, with 14 hopefuls named as regional qualifiers.
Laurie joins fellow judges, Bokang Montjane (Miss South Africa 2010), radio presenter and TV personality Anele Mdoda, Suzette van der Merwe (Miss South Africa 1990 and Cell C’s representative at the Miss South Africa Organisation) and Gareth Flusk (Sun International and the Miss SA Organisation).
“The public is encouraged to participate, as the regional competition forms part of the not-to-be-missed Women360 Expo, which helps women explore new avenues to enrich and enhance their lives,” read the statement.
“It offers a diverse experience with everything from fashion and fragrance, health and nutrition to the latest aesthetic treatments and self-defence.”
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The Women360 Expo opens at 4pm on 13 April with a fashion show at 7pm where up-and-coming Gauteng designers will show off their collections as they vie for the opportunity to become part of the select group who will dress Miss South Africa 2018 during her year of reign.
On the following day, doors will open at 10am for an action-packed day of activities with the stage programme commencing at midday.
The Miss SA Gauteng regional competition adjudication will take place on Sunday, 15 April and due to a number of entries received, it will now start at 8pm until judging is complete.
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