By Tamlyn Canham
Dineo Ranaka has been named as one of the judges for Miss South Africa 2021.
“I literally never saw this one coming and that’s why I am SUPER excited to announce that I am on the official selection panel of the Miss South Africa 2021 finale,” she wrote on Instagram.
Miss SA officials reveal what boxes Dineo will be ticking when she selects her favourite.
“She will be looking for authenticity, compassion and a young woman who stands for something greater than herself; someone who has wholesome insights and opinions in regard to social issues.”
Former Miss South Africa winners, Basetsana Kumalo and Tamryn Green, are also on the judging panel.
They join Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and reigning Miss Universe Andrea Meza on the all-female panel.
UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgheti Phakeng and actress Shannon Esra will all be part of this year’s selection panel.
Former Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi are serving as backstage hosts.
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Top 10 ready to shine
The Miss SA Top 10 are all currently in the Mother City ahead of the final ceremony. Officials shared a video of their first day in the Mother City.
Here’s a look at Gauteng’s Miss SA 2021 representatives.
Kgothatso Dithebe
Cheneil Hartzenberg
Moratwe Masima
Tiffany Francis
The Miss SA pageant is taking place on Saturday, October 16. The ceremony will be recorded live from the Grand Arena, GrandWest, in Cape Town.
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