Musida, who took over the reins from Sasha-Lee Olivier at a glittery event back in October, expressed excitement at representing SA at the Miss World pageant “particularly as it celebrates a milestone anniversary, and following in the footsteps of those who have gone before me”.

“It is an amazing opportunity and I can’t wait to represent this country and have the words ‘Miss SA’ blazoned across my chest. I want to do SA proud!” she said.

Mosehle, meanwhile, spoke of her historic entry to Miss Supranational, saying, “SA will be part of this pageant for the first time ever under the Miss SA umbrella. I feel like I’m being given the privilege of holding the pen that will write the history for SA women in this competition.

‘The values that the Miss Supranational Organisation have include being aspirational and inspirational while still being true to oneself which is the essence of who I am. I’m so excited to represent my country in Poland next year and I’m going to do my best to become the first person from this country to take the title.”