Two Southern stunners in Miss SA Top 30

Two beauties from the South will be vying for the crown of Miss South Africa 2021.

Roedolf Walker - July 14, 2021

Cheneil Hartzenberg is a pilot from Meredale and one of the 30 hopefuls in the Miss SA pageant. Photograph: Supplied.
Cheneil Hartzenberg and Tiffany Francis are among the top 30 finalists who will be competing for the attention of the judges and the love of South Africans to reach the top 10 finalists.

Unlocked potential

Tiffany Frances, an entrepreneur from Mulbarton, is one of the 30 Miss SA finalists. Photograph: Supplied.

Twenty-two-year-old entrepreneur Tiffany Francis from Mulbarton entered the Miss SA pageant because of what Miss SA as a symbol stands for.

“She stands as a representation for all South Africans, making those around her knowledgeable about the realities of our country while actively pursuing paths of change,” said Tiffany. “I aim to be representation for our young women and men facing adversity. In an environment that requires conformity, I want to urge South Africans to transform.”

Tiffany opened her business, Tiffany K Models, at the age of 19, her proudest achievement.

“Owning a company focused on a purpose I am so passionate about has not only served me in my personal and professional life but has done so for every individual I’ve had the pleasure of encountering throughout this journey,” said Tiffany.

“It has allowed me to re-introduce me to myself. Entrepreneurship is a rollercoaster ride filled with self-exploration. I’ve unlocked several parts of my potential through the experience and have a deeper sense of self and independence.”

Being a mentor

Cheneil Hartzenberg is a pilot from Meredale and one of the 30 hopefuls in the Miss SA pageant. Photograph: Supplied.

Cheneil Hartzenberg is a 24-year-old commercial pilot and senior flight instructor from Meredale.

She decided to enter the Miss SA pageant because the platform would help her to pay forward the opportunities she received to the disadvantaged youth of South Africa.

“Being someone who has benefited from youth development programmes and sponsorships, I want to let the youth know their background does not determine their future,” said Cheniel.

“I want to tell my story and spread a message of hope to those who need it, and I want to use this platform to create a positive change for the future leaders of South Africa.”

Cheneil considers becoming a commercial pilot her biggest achievement to date, as it gave her the opportunity to work in the industry she has always admired.

This carries through into her free time.

“I enjoy having one-on-one time with aspiring pilots by showing them aeroplanes, giving more information about pilot training, assisting with passing some of the more challenging exams or sharing my past experiences and being the mentor I wish I had,” she said.

Your vote counts

For the next few weeks, the pair from the South, with their competitors, will be out to impress this year’s Top 30 and Top 10 judges who are all former Miss SA titleholders, with Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala (2010) and Liesl Laurie (2015), who judged last year, being joined by first-time judges Melinda Bam (2011) and Tamaryn Green (2018).

The public will be the pageant’s fifth judge in selecting the Top 10 finalists and will have from now until midnight on July 21 to vote for their favourite contestants.

Each entrant has a number that members of the public can use to vote for on the Miss SA website. Cheneil’s number is five and Tiffany’s number is 27.

The public can also vote using cash at a Money Market counter at any Shoprite, Checkers Hyper, Checkers, selected Usave and House & Home stores or vote online at Computicket using a credit card.

Cost is R5 for one vote with a selection of bundles. Voting bundles include free votes and cannot be split between different contestants.

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