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The Citizen
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
SA's Pearl Mathebula makes history at Miss Teen Model International
From Limpopo, reigning Miss Teenager South Africa Pearl Mathebula was crowned Miss Teen Model International 2025 at an event in Peru, South America, on June 15. Mathebula impressed an international panel of judges with her poise, confidence and eloquence during a highly competitive pageant featuring young ambassadors from around the world. Her journey began with her win as Miss Teenager South Africa last December, where she stood out for her modelling potential, intelligence and commitment to youth empowerment. ALSO READ: Miss Arising Stars crowned in Emdeni Her latest title marks a historic first for SA in the Miss Teen Model International competition. 'I am deeply honoured and grateful,' said Mathebula. 'Representing SA and Limpopo on this stage has been a dream come true. 'I hope to use this platform to inspire other young women to pursue their goals with courage and kindness.' The Miss Teenager South Africa organisation congratulated Mathebula, celebrating her as a symbol of empowerment and cultural pride on the global stage. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
17-year-old Pearl Mathebula wins Miss Teen International in Peru
Mathebula participated in the international teen pageant after winning Miss Teenager South Africa in late 2024. Most South Africans were still mesmerised by the Protea Fire on Sunday, but 17-year-old Pearl Mathebula hoisted the flag as she was crowned Miss Teen International in Peru on the same day. Mathebula, who hails from Makotopong, in Limpopo, took the coveted crown ahead of Perú's Luciana Henriquez, who was the first runner-up, and Ángela García from Venezuela, who was the second runner-up. Miss Teen International is the brainchild of Marina Mora, its international director and organiser. Mathebula participated in the international teen pageant after winning the South African version of the teen crown in late 2024. ALSO READ: Miss World to crown new queen this weekend: Here's where and how to watch Mathebula's perseverance Mathebula won Miss Teenager South Africa in 2024 after being unsuccessful in the previous year, where she reached the top 10 of the 2023 edition. 'I'm very proud; it shows that my hard work has actually paid off at the end of the day,' said Mathebula in 2024 during an interview with Newzroom Afrika. The pageant-winning teen only started competing in pageantry competitions in 2022. 'Last year [2023] was my second pageant. I wasn't disappointed when I ended up [in the] top 10.' She got into pageantry from following her interest in her appearance from a young age. 'I loved modelling when I was very small. I always wore my mom's heals, I love dressing up, doing makeup, so I think that's how I knew modelling was meant for me. My mom said 'focus on school, and then when you're in high school, you can focus more on modelling',' she said. Mathebula is an advocate for body positivity. NOW READ: Miss World 2025 – Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg wins World Designer Award for Africa
