Mia le Roux is concluding her groundbreaking tenure as Miss South Africa 2024 with immense gratitude and a powerful legacy of empowerment. The history-making titleholder shared a heartfelt reflection on her reign via Instagram, marking the end of a significant chapter....Click to Read More >>➤

She expressed deep thanks to her supporters for joining her on what she described as “an incredible journey fuelled by love, strength, and community spirit.” Her message radiated pride for the work accomplished during her time as Miss South Africa.

A Historic Reign for Miss South Africa

Crowned on August 10, 2024, Mia le Roux made national history by becoming the first deaf woman to win the prestigious Miss South Africa crown. She leveraged this unparalleled platform to champion inclusivity, primarily through her dedicated advocacy initiative, the Mia le Roux Movement. This campaign became the central pillar of her work, directly addressing the barriers faced by the deaf community.

The initiative’s focus is deeply personal, aiming to raise awareness and push for equal opportunities for all individuals. Her organization formed strategic partnerships with the Dis-Chem Foundation and the B4i Academy, leading to tangible, life-changing projects across the nation.

Tangible Impact and Lasting Change

One of the most significant outcomes is the Gift of Hearing initiative, launched in February 2025. This program provides free cochlear implants to individuals with hearing impairments who cannot afford the procedure. Specialists from Operation Healing Hands perform these surgeries pro bono. The initiative has already successfully restored hearing for several South Africans, including three young children this year alone.

Beyond medical intervention, Mia le Roux’s collaboration with the B4i Academy focused on economic empowerment. The partnership has empowered over 160 learners with disabilities through accredited learnerships in business and technology fields. She famously told participants, “Inclusion is not charity, it is economic intelligence,” underscoring the importance of dignity and access.

A New Chapter Begins

Mia le Roux views her departure not as an end, but as a transition into a new and purposeful season. She has expressed a firm hope to continue building on the movement she started. Her goals remain steadfast: to advocate for greater accessibility and to inspire others to embrace differences with courage and kindness.

Her compassionate leadership and the concrete initiatives launched under her watch have profoundly redefined the role of Miss South Africa. She demonstrated that the title is a powerful catalyst for social change and national inclusion. Her legacy ensures that the conversation about accessibility and equality will continue long after the crown is passed on. ...Click to Read More >>➤