By: Natasha Archary

It’s official! Miss SA 2023 runner-up, Bryoni Govender will represent South Africa at the Miss Supranational 2024 pageant.
The 27-year old LLB law graduate who had her dreams of being crowned Miss SA dashed, will be representing SA at her second international pageant, having graced the stage as Miss Universe SA on 18 November 2023.
Bryoni’s views about beauty standards within the Indian community are valid, as the misconception is that the lighter the skin, the more beautiful and attractive a woman is.
This can be noted with the Bollywood movie industry, where all female leads flawless, “milky white” skin.
The Miss Universe South Africa contestant said her narrative about her beauty started to change after she watched Bridgerton, Season 2, and noticed the female lead, Simone Ashley looked like her.
Ashley, an Indian-born actress, also has a darker skin tone, but after her role in the hit series, she became a sought-after actress, whose beauty caught the attention of the world.
Bryoni hopes to be an inspiration to women who are under-represented, not just in South Africa, but anywhere in the world.
Bryoni will be jetting off to Poland for the Miss Supranational 2024 pageant which takes place on 6 July.
In preparation, the beauty princess has been working out daily, treating her hair, skin and nails as well as sharing her journey to the Miss Supranational stage.
To vote for Bryoni go to the Miss Supranational app and vote for South Africa.
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