During Crown Chasers in 2023 we showcased the new competition format for Miss South Africa. This year will once again be a televised reality contest along with a live finale crowning event. The contestants will be placed in real life Miss South Africa scenarios that comprise a series of challenges. The challenges and execution of the competition will be based on the four pillars of Miss South Africa – duty, championship, empowerment and beauty. The process of the reality competition will ensure that an ambassador for South Africa is chosen based on her ability to showcase why she should be Miss South Africa 2024 and what she will accomplish with the title. The Crown Chasers competition will culminate in the Miss South Africa 2024 finale – the glamorous live event we all know and love, where Miss South Africa 2024 will be crowned.

Yes, an applicant may enter again if they have previously placed as a finalist, however, finalists in the preceding year may not enter the following year. This means that finalists in 2023 may only enter again in 2025. Further, the applicant may not have previously held the title of Miss South Africa nor placed as a runner-up within the two preceding pageant years.

Crown Chasers is presented by the Miss South Africa Organisation. Crown Chasers is a reality competition series that will showcase the journey of the finalists depicting what it takes to win the crown. The Miss South Africa 2024 finale is the final stage of the competition and is a live show where the public is invited to join as the audience. The Miss South Africa 2024 crowning will take place at the finale event. Applicants to Miss South Africa 2024 are required to participate in Miss South Africa’s reality competition TV series Crown Chasers, as part of the competition process leading up to the finale and crowning of Miss South Africa 2024.

Applicants can enter via our online application process. All applicants are required to complete the online application form under the ENTER NOW page that can be found on the Miss South Africa app or www.misssa.co.za, as well as posting the compulsory entry video on their personal social media account(s). Make sure to watch the “How to Enter” video that will be shared on all Miss South Africa digital platforms, that will take you on a step-by-step guide on how to successfully enter Miss South Africa 2024.

After ticking all boxes and completing all required information fields, the app will give you the option to press Submit. After which you will see a pop-up that will read:

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENTRY. YOUR ENTRY WAS SUCCESSFUL AND HAS BEEN SAVED.

***You will NOT receive a confirmation email that your entry has been received. The app notification is your only confirmation.

You need to submit a minimum of two photographs with your entry form – a portrait shot and a full body image. Both MUST be in colour (no black and white images will be accepted) and photographs must have been taken within the last six months.

You will be able to submit more images. However, you will not be advantaged in any way should you submit more than the two compulsory pictures.

Submit a clear head and shoulders picture. Try to be as natural as possible with natural make-up. Stay away from heavy or dramatic make-up.

Full body image of you standing – this image can be in a beautiful outfit; it is not compulsory to submit a bikini or swimsuit image.

It is not compulsory to submit professional entry images. The Miss South Africa Organisation is aware of the costs to have professional images taken and wants to encourage potential entrants not to be deterred from submitting images taken using a cellular phone. However, should you have professional images, you are welcome to submit them. Note – AUTHENTICITY is key! It is essential that you refrain from using filters or over-editing your entry images. We want to get to know YOU, as you are.

Yes. You need to submit an entry video on your social media as part of the application process. Your entry video needs to be filmed in landscape mode. See below reference. All entry videos need to be submitted in colour. You need to cover the following in your entry video: Name, surname, age, province you are representing and why you should be Miss South Africa 2024.

Your entry video must not exceed 60-seconds in length. You must use the hashtag #MissSA2024 and tag Official Miss SA (IG, TikTok & Twitter: @official_MissSA, and FB: Miss South Africa) as well as Crown Chasers (IG: official_crown_chasers, Tiktok & Twitter: Official_crownchasers and FB: Crown Chasers) in your posts.

You will be required to copy the link of your social media post of your entry video and paste it into the designated space in your entry form.

Your entry will not be considered if you have not included your entry video link in your entry form.

Please note – in the entry form you are required to submit additional video footage. These videos are NOT to be uploaded on social media as per your main entry video, as you can upload them directly from your device as per the entry form by following the prompts.

What can I expect during the application process?

Phase 1 – the application process for all entrants:

1. An online application form to be completed on the Miss South Africa app or misssa.co.za
2. Your application video must be posted on your social media account/s. The link to your video must be inserted in your online application form accordingly. Post the video and tag Official Miss South Africa and Crown Chasers, as well as #MissSA2024

** Your application is only valid when your entry video is posted on your social media and a link thereto is included in your completed application form.

Phase 2 – shortlisted contestants will be required to do the following further steps:

1. Submit further information, images and videos as required by the Miss South Africa Organisation.
2. Be available for the necessary background checks, vetting, psychological screening and resilience testing as part of the selection process.
3. Be available for further telephonic/video interviews as required by the Miss South Africa Organisation and production team.
4. Be available to travel to Johannesburg for in-person judging on dates specified by the Miss South Africa Organisation.
5. Be available on the dates set out in the eligibility requirements for Miss South Africa 2024.

Phase 3 – selected Miss South Africa finalists will further have to:

1. Submit further information, images and videos as required by the Miss South Africa Organisation and production team.
2. Be available on the dates set out in the eligibility requirements for Miss South Africa 2024.

Phase 1 – the application process for all entrants:

1. An online application form to be completed on the Miss SA app or misssa.co.za
2. Your application video must be posted on your social media account/s. The link to your video must to be inserted in your online application form accordingly. Post the video – and ensure to tag and mention Official Miss South Africa and Crown Chaseras, as well as #MissSA2023

** Your application is only valid when your entry video is posted on your social media and a link thereto is included in your completed application form.

Phase 2 – shortlisted contestants will be required to do the following further steps:

1. Submit further information, images and videos as required by the Miss South Africa Organisation
2. Be available for the necessary background checks, vetting, psychological screening and resilience testing as part of the selection process
3. Be available for further telephonic/video interviews as required by the Miss South Africa Organisation and production team
4. Be available to travel to Johannesburg for in person judging on dates specified by the Miss South Africa Organisation
5. Be available on the dates set out in the eligibility requirements for Miss SA 2023

Phase 3 – selected Miss SA finalists will further have to:

1. Submit further information, images and videos as required by the Miss South Africa Organisation and production team
2. Be available on the the dates set out in the eligibility requirements for Miss SA 2023

An applicant must be at least 20 years old and must be under 30 years of age as of 10 August 2024. This means that an applicant can turn 30 within their year of reign (starting August 2024).

No, there are no minimum qualifications required to enter.

No, it is not compulsory to have done charity work. We do, however, promote active citizenship and for every South African to play their part to promote change and make impact in their communities to build a better South Africa – together.

Yes, an applicant may enter again if they have previously placed as a finalist, however, finalists in the preceding year may not enter the following year. This means that finalists in 2023 may only enter again in 2025. Further, the applicant may not have previously held the title of Miss South Africa nor placed as a runner-up within the two preceding pageant years.

The applicant is not required to be in possession of a valid driver’s license. However, in the event that the applicant makes it through as a finalist, they may be expected to take steps to attain their driver’s license by the time of the final pageant event (August 2024) due to sponsor requirements.

You do not have to have been born a female to enter the Miss South Africa pageant. However, in order to be eligible to compete internationally the contestant must be in possession of a valid South African ID document reflecting that their amended sex is female.

Miss South Africa entrants must be South African citizens and in possession of a valid South African ID document or passport. If an applicant holds dual citizenship, they must provide details of both on the entry form.

There are no restrictions in respect of the applicant’s marital status.

There are no restrictions in respect of the applicant’s parental status or appointment as a legal guardian of a child.

There are no restrictions in terms of tattoos or piercings.

No, there are no height or weight specifications or requirements.  

Official Miss South Africa will be hosting online empowerment sessions via social media with key individuals and organisations where helpful information will be shared in terms of preparation. All of the live sessions will be saved and posted on the Miss South Africa digital platforms.

No, it is certainly not a requirement to already be signed to a modelling agency! No training is required for an applicant to be eligible to enter. The Miss South Africa Organisation offers professional training to all finalists and the eventual winner. Miss South Africa title holders will be well prepared for any of the international pageants that Miss South Africa Organisation holds the license for.

When entering Miss South Africa, we require that ALL of your social media accounts are public accounts (not private accounts). It is important to indicate on your entry form whether you have more than one personal social media account/s on any social media platform, and list them all. Most importantly, it is not a requirement that an applicant have a large social media following to be eligible to enter Miss South Africa 2024.

Should you be crowned Miss South Africa 2024, you may be required to put your studies on hold and/or resign and become the official brand ambassador of the Miss South Africa Organisation. Being Miss South Africa is a full time job! Your prize money is provided to see you through your year as Miss South Africa.

You don’t need to make any financial investment to enter the Miss South Africa pageant – the Miss South Africa Organisation doesn’t want anyone to put themselves into a precarious financial situation. What we want in terms of investment is your commitment and passion!

The runner-up will only be required to participate in an international pageant if so determined by the organisers. Factors that will be taken into consideration include, but are not limited to, the dates and timing of the international competitions, the availability of the reigning Miss South Africa 2024 to fulfil her duties and the rules and regulations of the specific international competition.

Our rules state that any shortlisted entrant or finalist may not have been involved in any unsavoury or unethical incidents or conduct that may bring the Miss South Africa Organisation into disrepute. Unsavoury or unethical conduct includes, but is not limited to, bribery, racism, sexism, slander or defamation. Accordingly, by entering to compete for the title of Miss South Africa 2024, you will be required to consent to, and authorise the Miss South Africa Organisation, doing a psychological wellbeing assessment including resilience testing, background checks to verify information provided in your entry form, and confirmation you are an upstanding citizen worthy of representing the country.

We know that you care about how information about you is gathered and shared and we appreciate your trust in us to do this carefully and responsibly. We respect your privacy and accordingly ensure that the way we process your personal information complies fully with POPIA and have implemented reasonable organisational and technical controls as a result.

As a matter of principle, the Miss South Africa Organisation only processes personal data that you have submitted to us or consented to. Typically this data is limited to your contact information, identity information and the information that you have supplied on the entry form. Should the Miss South Africa Organisation be required to process any additional personal data it will engage directly with you in respect of getting the requisite informed consent. We process the personal information we collect and receive in order to identify you; verify your identity; for operational, audit, legal, marketing and other legitimate business purposes; for the purpose of promotions and/or competitions that you have elected to participate in; and/or to enter into a contract with you. In compliance with its obligations under the POPI Act, the Miss South Africa Organisation will take appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure that your personal information is kept secure and is protected against unauthorised or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction or damage, alteration, disclosure or access.

For more information about how the Miss South Africa Organisation complies with The POPI Act, refer to the official Miss South Africa website or relevant tab on the Miss South Africa app.

Should you be selected as a shortlisted entrant to progress to the next round of Miss South Africa 2024, you will be required to ensure your availability for vetting andfurther assessment/s from 10 May 2024. Format and details will be shared by the Miss South Africa Organisation. Post further vetting and assessments – selected entrants will progress to the interview round of Miss South Africa 2024. You will be required to ensure your availability for further content requests and the in person selection process from mid-May to end-May 2024. Format and details will be shared by the Miss South Africa Organisation. You may be required to provide additional footage and details about yourself during this period.

If you are selected as a Miss South Africa 2024 finalist you will be required to ensure your exclusive availability to the Miss South Africa Organisation from end-May 2024through to mid-July 2024 and from 1 August 2024 to mid-August 2024. The finalist will be required to participate in the competition and/or the production of the competition and shall present herself and remain at such locations full time (which may include, for the avoidance of doubt, a location outside Gauteng) as may be required by the organisation. Further details will be shared by the Miss South Africa Organisation should you progress to this stage. You will also be required to intermittently avail yourself to the Miss South Africa Organisation during July 2024.