2021 Miss Soweto semi finalists

The annual Miss Soweto pageant returns with excitement and thrill where a bevy of beautiful finalists #reachforthestars to bag the 2021 Miss Soweto title.

After receiving a record-breaking number of entries, followed by a stringent process of preparation, the number of hopefuls in the Miss Soweto 2021 pageant has now been whittled down to the top 40.

Top 40 finalists need your support and votes to make it to that crucial top 20 stage where they will receive the very best assistance, and guidance from various experts to help them prepare for the finals in November. The panel includes health practitioners, life coaches, fashion and beauty gurus and entertainment personalities, who will all be hosting workshops for the ladies in October ahead of the finals. They will gain new skills that will empower them, not only for the duration of the competition, but for their future endeavours.

To vote for your favourite contestant simply go on the White Star's WhatsApp line. This can be done by sending 'Hi' on WhatsApp to 087 153 1007 or by clicking here: https://wa.me/27871531007?text=Hi

Here are the top 40 Finalists, who need your votes to make it to the top 20 and compete for the ultimate Miss Soweto 2021 Crown!

Buhle Dhlamini, Choviness Mphela, Dominique Cilliers, Gugulabandala Netshiheni, Gugulethu Mtshali, Hulisani Madulonga, Karabo Lesenya, Keneiloe Gomba, Khanyisile Dakile, Khumi Phoko, Kutlwano Msimango, Lebogang Chiloane, Lebogang Seoketsi, Lerato Guliwe, Lesedi Jikolo, Lesedi Kumbaca, Lesego Masote, Lesego Mbonambi, Lundina Ngwenya, Malebo Komape, Mbali Sitole, Mpho Mashigo, Nastacia Ndlovu, Nelly Nkosi, Noluthando Khumalo, Nqobile Mbatha, Ntokozo Tshabalala, Ntombizodwa Nyembe, Ona Leepile, Ontshiametse Tlhopane, Pallisa Kobuoe, Provia Moyo, Reneilwe Mosehla, Simamkele Mbambo, Tebogo Mkhwanazi, Thando Tshabalala, Tshegofasto Ratale, Zanele Phakathi, Zimkhitha Tshaka.

The Miss Soweto event will be co-hosted by the effervescent Thabiso Makhubela, presenter of the Expresso Show on SABC3 and Refiloe Motsei of Joz FM. Returning to judge the pageant are broadcaster, businesswoman and 2002 Miss South Africa runner-up, Bridget Masinga, and former fashion editor and blogger, Grace Mantjiu, amongst a host of other judges.

Be sure to catch the final showdown at the Soweto Theatre as we crown Miss Soweto 2021 on the 27^th of November from 2pm - 6pm.

And, as always, it will air live on Soweto TV for everyone’s enjoyment.

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