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THE Miss South Africa 2018 regional competition is in Cape Town this weekend as part of the Women360 Expo – a tribute to the latest trends in various aspects of women’s lives.
Local icon and Miss World 2014 Rolene Strauss will make a special appearance, as one of the judges responsible for the intricate task of determining the regional finalists.
The Women360 Expo kicks off at 4pm today, leading to a spectacular night of fashion where up-and- coming Western Cape designers will showcase their collections as they vie for the opportunity to become part of a select group of designers that will dress Miss South Africa 2018 during the year of her reign.
Tomorrow the doors open at 10am for a host of informative and empowering talks and discussions.
There are also two Miss South Africa 2018 workshops, with panellists including acclaimed pageant coach and Miss SA creative director Werner Wessels, catwalk expert Andiswa Manxiwa, Gareth Flusk (Sun International and the Miss SA Organisation), and Suzette van der Merwe (Miss SA Organisation and Miss South Africa, 1990).
Speakers focusing on health and wellness include biokineticist Letshego Zulu, who will be discussing fitness and healthy living, and celebrity chef Siba Mtongana, who will give tips in making everyday, healthy food choices.
Cindy Nell-Roberts will share her journey and provide valuable insights into how she leveraged the opportunity of becoming Miss South Africa in 2002, while make-up expert Gina Myers will reveal the innermost secrets and tricks of the trade.
Other speakers to look forward to include leading social media law expert Emma Sadleir, who will point out the pitfalls of being online, and Mark Grobbelaar, a 6th dan karate expert.