
Miss South Africa Mia le Roux withdraws from Miss Supranational 2025
Le Roux follows in the footsteps of her predecessor, Natasha Joubert, who also opted out of representing the country at international pageants.
Last year, Le Roux withdrew from the 73rd Miss Universe pageant due to health concerns.
As the countdown to this year's iteration of Miss Supranational got underway, the Miss South Africa organisation announced that its reigning titleholder Mia le Roux will not represent the country at the international pageant when it takes place next month in Poland.
Slated for Friday, 27 June, Miss Supranational 2025 will see Indonesia's Harashta Haifa Zahra crown her successor when the finale takes place in Poland.
'With heartfelt gratitude to our incredible fans, we share that Miss South Africa will not participate in the Miss Supranational 2025 competition, set for June in Poland,' the Miss South Africa organisation said.
'We deeply value the memories and connections of this event.'
'We wish the Supranational Organisation a spectacular event,' the Miss South Africa organisation continued.
Earlier in the year, Miss Suprational Organisation president Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski said they were delighted to return to Poland, where the pageant has been hosted for the past four years.
'We look forward to showcasing the beauty, culture and vibrant soul of Malopska as the candidates form new friendships during what we hope will be their most memorable summer ever.'
Previously, Miss South Africa runner-up Bryoni Govender represented the country at the pageant after former titleholder Natasha Joubert opted out of representing the country internationally.
Govender reached the top 12, winning the People's Choice Award and Miss Supranational Africa 2023 title.
Former Miss South Africa, Lalela Mswane, represented the country in 2021 and brought home the title in 2021.
In November last year Le Roux withdrew from the 73rd Miss Universe pageant due to health concerns.
Speaking about her decision to withdraw from the pageant, the 29-year-old told YOU Magazine at the time: 'I wanted to walk on that stage because I wanted to make my country and myself proud. But even though I experienced a disappointment, I also had peace in my heart. I truly gave my all.'
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