Miss South Africa 2015 is Liesl Laurie!
Liesl Laurie (23)
Eldorado Park, Johannesburg
Occupation: “I graduated with a BCom general degree from the University of Johannesburg (Soweto Campus) in April. After graduating, I decided to take the rest of the year off from university to pursue a full time career in modelling and also to embark on my journey of giving back to my community and my country.
“My motto is: I will never fit in because I was born to stand out!”
1st runner up goes to Refilwe Mthimunye (22)
Bronkhorstspruit, Tshwane
Occupation: “I’m currently doing my third year in LLB law at the University of South Africa.
“I’m doing my degree part time as I am pursuing my modelling career with the help of Alushi Models Management.
“As young women of today we have many opportunities to make our mark in the universe. I say we take advantage of these opportunities so we can raise future leaders.
“We need to stand together and should not allow society to dictate our roles. Everything we do we should put God first and the rest will follow.”
2nd runner up goes to Ntsiki Mkhize (23)
Kliprivier, Midvaal
Occupation: “I hold a BCom in marketing management and a BCom honours degree in logistics management from the University of Johannesburg. After obtaining my undergraduate degree I began working in sales as a client executive at 21st Century Pay Solutions Group. This was prior to my recent appointment as partnerships and events manager for Small Business Connect.
“Basetsana Kumalo is a previous Miss South Africa who has inspired me. I believe she embodies the essence of a Miss South Africa and is an example of beauty with substance.
“She is a philanthropist, a shrewd business woman and a proud South African. I am inspired by her resilience and staying power.”