Miss Universe South Africa 2026

Miss Universe South Africa is the title held by South Africa's representative at the Miss Universe International competition. In many years, the Miss South Africa titleholder automatically represents the country at Miss Universe, though separate franchise structures have also been used at various points. South Africa has an outstanding record at Miss Universe, with three wins and multiple top-5 placements. The country's delegates are consistently regarded as among the best-prepared and most articulate on the international stage. Whoever carries the Miss Universe South Africa title in 2026 will represent one of the pageant world's most celebrated nations.

The selection process for Miss Universe South Africa is typically tied to the Miss South Africa national competition. Visit misssa.co.za for the current structure and application information for 2026.

South Africa first competed at Miss Universe in 1952 and has maintained a record of excellence that few countries can match. Three Miss Universe wins, delivered across different decades, cement South Africa's status as one of the premier nations in international pageant competition.