Meet SA's new beauty queen: Lebohang Raputsoe ready for Miss Supranational 2025 in Poland
Former Miss South Africa top 12 finalist Lebohang Raputsoe will represent the country at the upcoming Miss Supranational competition, which is set to take place in Poland next month.
According to the Miss Supranational organisation, Raputsoe, from Sharpeville, has officially stepped into the role of Miss Supranational South Africa 2025. The announcement follows the withdrawal of the Miss South Africa organisation from the international pageant, with no plans to renew its licence.
In a statement shared on the organisation's official Instagram account, Miss Supranational South Africa director Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala said:
'We are extremely proud to have chosen a young woman who is kind, who has exceptional leadership qualities, and one who has an inspirational story to share with our nation and is ready to make a difference and change lives.'
According to the statement, Raputsoe, a 26-year-old HR professional currently pursuing her PhD and holding degrees in Industrial Psychology and Labour Relations Management, describes herself as an inclusion, progression, and transformation activist. She is passionate about youth and child development, with a focus on quality education and sustainability.
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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 the title of Miss Supranational Africa 2023.
Former Miss South Africa, Lalela Mswane, represented the country in 2021 and brought home the Miss Supranational title that same year.
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