Miss South Africa 2024, Mia Le Roux will not participate in Miss Universe on Saturday, 16 November 2024. Photo by Kgalalelo Tlhoaele
MISS South Africa 2024 Mia Le Roux withdraws from pageant.
The Miss South Africa Organisation announced Mia will no longer compete at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant, which will be held in Mexico City, Mexico, on Saturday, 16 November.
The team said she had to withdraw from the pageant due to health concerns.
Mia said: “I am profoundly thankful for the unwavering support from South Africa during my time at Miss Universe. Making this decision has been incredibly challenging, knowing the dreams and hopes that have been placed upon me. However, I am deeply gratetul to have the opportunity to focus on my health and recovery so that I may continue to serve my country with full strength.”
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The Miss South Africa Organisation said Mia has shown incredible courage and grace throughout this difficult period.
“Her health and wellbeing are our utmost priority and we stand by her side, dedicated to ensuring she regains her strength and returns to full health. Our hearts are with her as she takes the necessary steps toward recovery,” they said.
The 29-year-old from the Western Cape was crowned Miss South Africa at the SunBet Arena in Tshwane on 10 August.
She made history as the first deaf Miss South Africa. She depended on cochlear implants to compete in the pageant.
Mia has been vocal about inclusivity from the day she started to participate in the Miss South Africa pageant.
“I truly know what it’s like to feel frustrated when you know how intelligent and incredible you are. You keep banging on doors and they won’t open. Eventually, I realised that I need to be my own saviour and have a way forward for myself,” she previously said.
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