About
Us
Founded in 1979, the White Star Miss Soweto Pageant is a transformative platform that celebrates, uplifts, and empowers young women across Soweto.
Founded in 1979 by Ralph Zikalala and Leonard Sithole, the White Star Miss Soweto Pageant was born from a desire to challenge the limitations placed on young Black women during apartheid. Today, managed by Collin Sithole, it remains Soweto's most iconic platform for empowering the next generation of leaders, changemakers, and queens.
What We
Stand For
- Empowerment
- Leadership Development
- Community Upliftment
- Confidence Building
- Mentorship
- Life Skills Training
- Professional Etiquette
- Public Speaking
- Media Interaction
LUNGILE SIYAPHI
BOITUMELO MOLOTSANA
KUTLWANO ZINGITWA
MBALI KHUMALO
FINALISTS CLASS OF 2025
SOWETO TV & MEDIA
Pageant
Milestones
EDITIONS HELD
YEARS OF IMPACT
WOMEN EMPOWERED
YEAR FOUNDED
Our Partners
We believe in partnerships built on shared values and mutual commitment to uplifting communities. White Star Super Maize Meal has been our proud title sponsor, standing with us as we empower the next generation.
Proudly supported by White Star
Annual Edition — Grand Finale at Soweto Theatre
Record-breaking entries and community engagement
Expanded empowerment workshops programme
Milestone anniversary celebration
Silver jubilee — Quarter century of empowerment
Inaugural Miss Soweto Pageant founded