Nande Mabala
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Nande Mabala | |
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| Born | Nande Mabala 16 July 1998 Zwelethemba, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Alma mater | University of Western Cape |
| Occupation(s) | Model, influencer |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
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Nande Mabala (born 16 July 1998) is a South African model and influencer.[1][2] She was crowned the second runner-up of Miss South Africa 2023 and the first runner-up of Miss World SA 2024.[3]
Early life
Mabala was born on 16 July 1998 and raised in Zwelethemba, Western Cape, South Africa.[4][5][6] Mabala holds a bachelor's degree in Industrial Psychology, Political Science, and Sociology from the University of Western Cape.[7][8] In 2021, she co-founded the non-profit organization called Uyathandwa Foundation, whose mission is to empower and advocate for all historically disadvantaged groups in South Africa. She lives in Worcester.[7][5]
Pageantry
Miss South Africa 2023
Mabala was the 2nd Runner-up Miss South Africa 2023, held at the SunBet Arena in Menlyn, Pretoria, on 13 August 2023, competing against seven other contestants.[6][7][8] She had been previously announced as one of the 30 semifinalists in May 2024.[9]
Miss World SA 2024
In October 2024, Mabala was named the 1st Runner-up of Miss World SA 2024,[7] held at Sun City on SABC 3. Following this placement, she visited Buffalo City to speak with young people to inspire them to pursue their goals.[10]
References
- ^ "Local Miss SA finalist". News24. Worcester Standard. 5 June 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ Mashamba, Ronewa Jessica (8 October 2024). "No sour grapes from Nande Mabala despite missing out on Miss World SA crown again". www.iol.co.za. Independent Online. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ Ndlela, Akhona (9 October 2024). "Miss World SA 1st Princess Nande Mabala ends her pageantry journey and embraces new beginnings". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ Naidoo, Alicia (19 August 2023). "Who's Miss SA second runner up? Meet Nande Mabala". The South African. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ a b Jantjies, Tamsyn (14 August 2023). "Worcester's Nande crowned third at Miss SA competition". News24. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ a b Daniel, Zukile (16 August 2023). "Superstar welcome for Miss SA second runner-up Nande Mabala on her return home". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 28 December 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ a b c d Adams, Nathan (4 July 2024). "UWC Alumna Vying for The Miss World Crown". University of Western Cape. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Nande Mabala from Worcester aims for Miss World SA 2024 title". CapeTown ETC. 6 July 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ "Finalists 2023". Miss SA 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ Gusha, Anelisa (4 November 2024). "Miss SA runner-up Mabala brings hope to Buffalo City youngsters". Daily Dispatch. p. 2. ProQuest 3123701993.