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IOL News
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Miss South Africa organisation announces CEO Stephanie Weil's departure
The Miss SA organisation has confirmed that Stephanie Weil is no longer a part of the team as she resigns as CEO. Image: Instagram/ Stephanie Weil The Miss SA organisation has announced that Stephanie Weil has stepped down from her role as the CEO of the organisation. Weil, who took over the reigns from her late mother, Suzanne Weil in 2019, has been the driving force behind the prestigious national beauty pageant. In a statement, Miss South Africa said: 'The organisers of Miss South Africa wish Stephanie Weil everything of the best with her new endeavours as an agreement has been reached that Ms Weil will be leaving the organisation after many years as CEO of Miss South Africa. 'Ms Weil will be staying on for as long as is required to ensure a smooth transition to new leadership and ensure that the best interest of the Miss South Africa organisation are served,' they added. Under Weils leadership, there has been many inspiring changes at Miss SA, which has become a a space that champions women inclusivity and advocates for women's rights. This announcement comes after fans have expressed concern online as many noticed that there aren't any updates on the Top 30 contestants, which is usually revealed around this time of the year. 'We would love a professional communication regarding Miss SA 2025 top 30,' @folafakathi wrote. 'Soo Miss SA is usually in a month, apparently the pageant plans are underway?? How though? Like please @official_misssa can you give us something? Anything? Smoke signals? Beacons? Just something to feel hopeful about,' @leane_vanessen said. While @dantedefreita added: 'When will the top 30 be announced?' The Miss SA organisation added in their statement that in terms of this year's contest, the organisers are making progress with the preparations. 'The organisers of the Miss SA contest are making good progress with the preparations for the Miss SA contest, which will be a huge success,' they shared. Weil's resignation comes after the organisation announced early this year that they will not be participating in the Miss Supranational international competition because they did not renew their license. Meanwhile Werner Wessels also announced earlier this year that he is resigning from his position as the creative director of Miss SA.
IOL News
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Miss South Africa organisation announces CEO Stephanie Weil's departure
The Miss SA organisation has confirmed that Stephanie Weil is no longer a part of the team as she resigns as CEO. Image: Instagram/ Stephanie Weil The Miss SA organisation has announced that Stephanie Weil has stepped down from her role as the CEO of the organisation. Weil, who took over the reigns from her late mother, Suzanne Weil in 2019, has been the driving force behind the prestigious national beauty pageant. In a statement, Miss South Africa said: 'The organisers of Miss South Africa wish Stephanie Weil everything of the best with her new endeavours as an agreement has been reached that Ms Weil will be leaving the organisation after many years as CEO of Miss South Africa. 'Ms Weil will be staying on for as long as is required to ensure a smooth transition to new leadership and ensure that the best interest of the Miss South Africa organisation are served,' they added. Under Weils leadership, there has been many inspiring changes at Miss SA, which has become a a space that champions women inclusivity and advocates for women's rights. This announcement comes after fans have expressed concern online as many noticed that there aren't any updates on the Top 30 contestants, which is usually revealed around this time of the year. 'We would love a professional communication regarding Miss SA 2025 top 30,' @folafakathi wrote. 'Soo Miss SA is usually in a month, apparently the pageant plans are underway?? How though? Like please @official_misssa can you give us something? Anything? Smoke signals? Beacons? Just something to feel hopeful about,' @leane_vanessen said. While @dantedefreita added: 'When will the top 30 be announced?' The Miss SA organisation added in their statement that in terms of this year's contest, the organisers are making progress with the preparations. 'The organisers of the Miss SA contest are making good progress with the preparations for the Miss SA contest, which will be a huge success,' they shared. Weil's resignation comes after the organisation announced early this year that they will not be participating in the Miss Supranational international competition because they did not renew their license. Meanwhile Werner Wessels also announced earlier this year that he is resigning from his position as the creative director of Miss SA.
The Citizen
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Carving Miss SA history one stride at a time
In the bustling university town of Potchefstroom, nestled in South Africa's North West province, Jade Sateria, a 25-year-old trans woman, is gearing up to make waves. She entered Miss SA 2025, not merely to compete, but to redefine what the title can mean. The Miss South Africa Organisation has opened its doors wider, stating on its official site that entrants don't need to have been born female to compete— just meet the criteria by the pageant date and be under 30. For Jade, this isn't just an opportunity; it's a call to action, and she's answering it with the full force of her Potchefstroom-honed spirit. Originally from George, Jade planted her roots in Potch while earning a BA in Communication Science at NorthWest University (NWU). She didn't stop there—she added a Master's Certificate in Journalism from Agence France-Presse and now delivers news as an anchor at the SABC's radio service RSG. But it's her connection to Potchefstroom's community that drives her. 'This place shaped me,' she expressed with a voice ringing with conviction. 'I was a queer student here, finding my way. Now I'm showing this town we can claim any stage—including Miss SA.' The Miss SA 2025 rules ditch old restrictions: no height or weight limits, no rigid age cutoff below 30, and a clear nod to inclusivity for trans women. It's a progressive leap, though not without its skeptics. Jade brushes off the noise. 'I'm not here to plead my case,' she stated plainly. 'The rules let me in. That's all the permission I need.' Her resolve comes from a life of pushing back against a childhood in George, where being gay meant being sidelined, to transitioning in a world that's only now catching up. Potchefstroom has seen Jade's mettle. At NWU, she directed two bold productions with the DIVACO arts society, weaving narratives that demanded attention. Her decade in theatre sharpened her presence, while her work with Pascap Trust since 2012 has built after-school refuges for Cape Town's kids. She also spearheaded the B:630 Education and Discipline Improvement programme at New Dawn Park Primary School in George. 'I've watched kids bloom when someone fights for them,' she said. 'That's why I'm here—for Potchefstroom's youth, especially the ones who feel they don't fit.' Jade's Miss SA run isn't about glamour—it's about purpose. 'Getting to the top 30 is my megaphone,' she declared. 'It's for every trans kid in Potchefstroom, every girl who's been told she's not enough. This town's got its traditional edges, but I'm not backing down—I'm breaking through.' Jade dreams of a South Africa where differences unite rather than divide. 'The crown? That's not it,' she insists. 'I want a future where no one here—or anywhere—can dictate your limits.' When detractors argue a trans woman doesn't belong in Miss SA, Jade's reply is sharp: 'The rules say otherwise. Check them. I'm in.' Her journey reverberates through Potchefstroom—from the Mooi River's banks to NWU's classrooms, into homes where ambition simmers. 'They said I'd never measure up,' she declared, unflinching. 'Now I'm proving this town, and the nation, that standing out beats blending in every time.' Jade Sateria isn't after a title—she's forging a legacy. For Potchefstroom, she's a homegrown force, showing beauty has no blueprint, strength speaks loud, and belonging is nonnegotiable. 'Miss SA 2025 isn't just a contest for me,' she asserted. 'It's a chance to rewrite who gets to rise. I'm doing it for every kid here who's felt locked out.' With the rules in her corner and a community watching, Jade's set to carve history—one fearless stride at a time. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
