On the list are Ané Oosthuysen (25) from Vanderbijlpark in the Vaal Triangle, Anke Rothmann (23) from the Northern Cape, Keaoleboga Nkashe (27) from Itsoseng in North West and Levern Donnatella José (23) from Kimberley, in the Northern Cape.

The current Miss South Africa is Ndavi Nokeri, who was crowned in 2022.

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José previously told OFM News that one of the biggest challenges women and young people in the country are facing is access to resources. "We live in a land of milk and honey, yet many of us still struggle with getting access to the resources that we truly need to progress in life."

Ané Oosthuysen (25) in the Miss SA Top 12 from Vanderbijlpark in the Vaal Triangle. Photo: Instagram

José, a BCom Law student, candidate property practitioner and entrepreneur, describes herself as "a woman of resolve, grace, and learning".

"I would love to collaborate with the Minister of Small Business Development and the Minister of Employment and Labour to explore the economic viability of women and youth in South Africa."

         Keaoleboga Nkashe (27) in the Miss SA top 12 from Itsoseng in North West. Photo: Instagram

Oosthuysen is a primary school teacher and four-time graduate with degrees in psychology and medical sociology. She describes herself as "a multifaceted woman with a big passion to bring about change in my community". Working with the youth has shown her that issues related to bullying and living up to expectations are so prevalent in our society today. "There is a real need to empower and educate the youth and I hope to be a vessel for change."

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Rothmann is a pharmacist intern who obtained her Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from the North West University in Potchefstroom. She loves being spontaneous and going on adventures, watching Friends and listening to Taylor Swift. "I aspire to be someone who can help others redefine what is important and meaningful in life and inspire them to attach worth to more than just what is external."

 Levern Donnatella José (23) in the Miss SA top 12 from Kimberley, Northern Cape. Photo: Instagram 

This is the second year Nkashe has made it to the finale of Miss SA. She was in the Top 10 of Miss SA in 2022. She is an educator, student and model. She describes herself as "a lifelong learner with a great sense of humour that connects people". She is an inclusion activist who is passionate about the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community and the rights of children. Her lifelong dream is to head up kindergartens across the African continent that focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) education.

                    Anke Rothmann (23) in the Miss SA top 12 from Northern Cape. Photo: Instagram 

Other Central SA ladies who were in the Top 30 include Barbara Moagi (22) from Mahikeng in the North West, a digital content creator; Karla Pienaar (23) from the Harties community in the North West, a teacher at Hartbeespoort High School; and Rozelle Bester (27) from the Free State, a sales representative, model, and make-up artist.

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