Last week, another beauty queen, Rainette Pottier, was eliminated from the show.
Beauty queen Naledi Matlakala has become the second Miss SA contestant to be eliminated from this year's season of the pageant. Crown Chaserspremiered with its third season on June 29th.
The 24-year-old law student said her Miss South Africa journey was a turning point for her.
She added, “It hasn't always been comfortable or easy, but the growth has been immense. It's been a challenging experience, but I'm so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it.”
Speaking about the show, Matlakala said: Crown Chasers As a unique aspect of the Miss SA Search.
“I often joke with the other contestants that winning the crown is really a chase. Just like a real chase or marathon, it requires stamina, breath control and energy.”
“I loved Crown Chasers HQ. I fell in love with everyone there, from the Glamour Squad in the Glamour Room to all the creative staff who worked on the show.”
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The model said the best part of her journey on the show was the Top 30 and Top 25 judging rounds.
She added, “It was liberating when I met the judges and shared my feelings with them. I was also happy that I was able to demonstrate my leadership skills by leading my team to victory as team captain in the cooking competition, which boosted morale at the competition exactly when it was needed.”
The worst experience, she said, was Crown Chasers.
“The days after that experience were really tough, working in a high-pressure environment,” she added.
Despite the challenges, Naledi said she would try again.
“There's something about being bold enough to chase your dreams that makes you realize qualities in yourself that you never knew existed. This gave me the courage to be bold and embrace all of my wildest ambitions.”
The official crowning of Miss South Africa 2024 will take place on 10 August 2024 at the Sunbet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria.
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