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Miss South Africa 2020 Eligibility Requirements

A Miss South Africa 2020 applicant must be at least 20 years old and be under 28 years of age as of 1 August 2020. This means that an applicant can turn 28 within the year of her reign (starting August 2020).

 

She must be a South African citizen and in possession of a valid south African ID document or passport. If an applicant holds dual citizenship, she must provide full details of both.

 

The applicant is not required to currently be in possession of a valid driver’s license. However, in the event that the applicant makes it through as a finalist, she may be expected to have taken steps to attain her driver’s license by the time of the final pageant event (August 2020) due to sponsor requirements.

 

The applicant must be in possession of a matric certificate or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification. (In the event that the applicant makes it through as a semi-finalist she will be required to provide proof of this qualification). The applicant is encouraged to provide the organisation with details of any further tertiary qualifications, proof of which will be required should the applicant make it through as a semi-finalist.

 

The applicant shall not ever have been married (civil nor customary), nor had a marriage annulled.

 

Miss South Africa titleholders are also required to remain unmarried throughout their reign. It is accepted that while an applicant may be in a committed relationship or engaged, they must adhere to the rule of not getting married during the Miss South Africa pre-competition process or during year of reign.

 

The applicant cannot be pregnant, have given birth to or parented a child and not be the legal guardian of any minor.

 

No Miss South Africa title holders can re-enter. However, an applicant can enter again if she has been a semi-finalist or finalist.

 

The applicant should have no criminal record and be truthful in respect of all matters in relation to the run-up to the competition, the competition itself and the period after the competition.There is no restriction in terms of tattoos or piercings that the applicant may have.

 

In the event that any false or misleading information of whatsoever kind is submitted by the applicant, the Miss South Africa Organisation may, in its sole discretion, take any action that it deems appropriate, including without limitation, disqualification from participating in the Miss South Africa pageant, and/or termination of reign as a titleholder or as Miss South Africa 2020, as applicable.

 

Finalists may be required to attend events and workshops and/or endorse certain products as required by the Miss South Africa Organisation. Finalists will also not be permitted to enter another competition that may coincide with the time-line of the Miss South Africa pre-competition and pageant.

 

Should you be selected as a Miss South Africa 2020 semi-finalist you will be required to ensure your availability for judging at the beginning of June 2020 (first two weeks in June). Format and details will be shared by the Miss South Africa Organisation.

 

Should you be selected as a Miss South Africa 2020 finalist you will be required to ensure your availability to the Miss South Africa Organisation for June, July and August 2020. Format and details will be shared by the Miss South Africa Organisation.

 

The Miss South Africa 2020 pageant finale will take place in August 2020. Final date to be confirmed.

 

The winner of the Miss South Africa 2020 pageant will be contracted to the Miss South Africa Organisation as an employee thereof for her full year reign. Following the completion of her reign, she will be required to assist with up to 12 appearances.

 

Applicants placing in the Top 3 of the competition hereby agree to be contracted to the Miss South Africa Organisation for the year following the pageant event.

 

No direct family member of the Miss South Africa Organisation or related companies, sponsors, production companies, advertising agencies and suppliers who are associated with the Miss South Africa 2020 competition will be permitted to enter.

Miss South Africa 2020 FAQs

How old must I be to be eligible to enter?

An applicant must be at least 20 years old and must be under 28 years of age as of 1st August 2020. This means that an applicant can turn 28 within the year of her reign (starting August 2020).

Do I need a matric qualification and/or a degree?

The applicant should be in possession of a matric certificate or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification. (In the event that the applicant makes it through as a semi-finalist she will be required to provide proof of this qualification). The applicant is encouraged to provide the organisation with details of any further tertiary qualifications, proof of which will be required should the applicant make it through as a semi-finalist. However, it is not compulsory to have a degree or qualification higher than a matric certificate or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.

Should I have done previous charity work?

No, it is not compulsory to have done charity work.

Can I enter in 2020 if I have already placed as a finalist in previous Miss South Africa competitions?

Yes. An applicant may enter again if she has been a finalist in a preceding year. However, the applicant may not have previously held the title of Miss South Africa.

Do I need a driver’s license to enter?

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, she may be expected to take steps to attain her driver’s license by the time of the final pageant event (August 2020) due to sponsor requirements.

Do I have to have been born a female to enter?

The Miss South Africa pageant accepts contestants who are transgender. However, they have to be in possession of a South African ID document reflecting that their amended sex is now female.

Can I enter if I have dual citizenship or if I am only a permanent resident of South Africa?

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.

Can I enter if I am in a committed relationship and/or engaged?

The applicant cannot have ever been married (civil nor customary), nor had a marriage annulled. Miss South Africa is also required to remain unmarried throughout her reign. An entrant may be in a committed relationship or engaged. However, she must adhere to the rule of not getting married during the Miss South Africa pre-competition process or during the year of her reign if she wins the title.

Can I be a guardian of a child or have given birth to a child?

The applicant cannot be pregnant, have given birth to or parented a child and not be the legal guardian of any minor.

Can I have visible tattoos or piercings?

There is no restriction in terms of tattoos or piercings.

Do I need any pageant training before entering?

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 are well prepared for any of the international pageants that Miss South Africa Organisation holds the license for.

If I have a professional career should I quit my job to enter?

No. You will have to make special arrangements with your employer should you be selected as a semi-finalist or finalist as you will need to be available to the Miss South Africa Organisation for the entire pre-pageant programme. However, the Miss South Africa Organisation will help facilitate the approval process with your employer. Should you be crowned Miss South Africa 2020, you will be required to resign and become an official employee of the Miss South Africa Organisation.

Should I suspend my studies if I want to enter?

No. You will have to make special arrangements with your college or university should you be selected as a semi-finalist or finalist as you will need to be available to the Miss South Africa Organisation for the entire pre-pageant programme. However, the Miss South Africa Organisation can help facilitate the approval process with your learning institution. Should you be crowned Miss South Africa 2020, you will be required to put your studies on hold and become an official employee of the Miss South Africa Organisation.

How big of a financial investment do I need to make in order to enter?

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!

For how long should I make myself available should I make I through as a semi-finalist/finalist?

Should you be selected as a Miss South Africa 2020 semi-finalist you will be required to ensure your availability for judging in June 2020. All details will be shared by the Miss South Africa Organisation should you make the semi-finals.

If you are selected as a Miss South Africa 2020 finalist you need to be available to the Miss South Africa Organisation until the pageant finale date. Date to be confirmed soonest. All details will be shared by the Miss South Africa Organisation should you make the finals.

Important information regarding vetting and background checks

Our rules state that any semi-finalist or finalist may not have been involved in any unsavoury or unethical incidents or conduct that may bring the organisers or the Miss South Africa pageant into disrepute.

Unsavoury or unethical conduct includes, but is not limited to, bribery, racism, sexism, slander or libel.”