Mia Le Roux reigns as Miss South Africa

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Mia Le Roux (28) was recently crowned the new Miss South Africa at a glitzy event held recently at the Sun Bet Arena in Pretoria.

In her acceptance speech Le Roux said : “With a humble and grateful heart, I accept the incredible responsibility of being your Miss South Africa 2024. It is an honour that fills me with immense pride and gratitude, and I am deeply touched by the trust and confidence that South Africa has placed in me.

“As a little girl, I never would have thought that someone like me could become Miss South Africa. It is extremely powerful what this could mean to other little girls – that even if you have something that makes you different, you still can achieve your dreams with determination and hard work."

At the age of one, Le Roux was diagnosed with profound hearing loss.

“At the tender age of two, I was blessed by my community with the gift of a cochlear implant. Family, friends and strangers rallied to raise funds for this operation – a life-changing opportunity that allowed me to hear.”