2025 Entry FAQ's
Contestant Frequently asked questions (FAQS)
1. What can I expect as a Contestant?
Mrs South Africa Pty Ltd is not an non-profit organisation. We are a company and run as such. As such, fundraising, sponsorship and certain event attendance & involvement will be part of your journey as a semi-finalist and finalist journey, for Mrs South Africa, some of which is used towards company operating costs. We are open and transparent about the journey and are there to support you throughout.
The journey will be discussed in detail with all entrants, should they be chosen as a semi-finalist and/or finalist. Contestants are then given the time to decide if they want to pursue the journey. During the semi-finalist stages of the competition, accommodation, meals and travel will be to the contestant’s account. Mrs South Africa covers some of these costs during Finalist stage of the competition, subject to sponsorship.
Any potential entrant watches our video below which will give them a good idea of what to expect on the journey:
Potential entrants should:
- Read Mrs SA Terms and Conditions
- Read 2025 Entry Terms and Conditions
- Visit MrsSA TVon YouTube in order to get a sense of the journey
- Follow Mrs South Africa on social media, as well as the current titleholders
- Check out the upcoming 2025 calendar
2. I work full time. Can I still enter Mrs South Africa?
Yes. Mrs South Africa has had many titleholders and contestants who have full time jobs. The Management Team does take this into account, when planning the calendar and always try to plan around school holidays, long weekends etc. Mrs South Africa suggests all entrants consult the 2025 calendar, for the year ahead, and understand the compulsory dates that they will be required to present themselves for any events, judging etc. Contestants should discuss these dates with their families, employers etc., in advance of entering Mrs South Africa.
3. I am traditionally married. Can I enter Mrs South Africa?
According to South African law, customary or traditional marriages are recognised. Mrs South Africa recognises these as well. However, contestants need to apply for and obtain their valid marriage certificate from the South African Department of Home Affairs, prior to entry. This must be uploaded when completing the online entry form.
4. I am engaged. Can I enter Mrs South Africa?
Unfortunately not. Entrants need to be legally married already, with a valid SA marriage certificate, when they enter.
5. I am married to a foreigner. Can I enter Mrs South Africa?
Yes. Entrants can enter if they are themselves are a South African citizen or permanent resident of South Africa.
6. I am married to a female. Can I enter Mrs South Africa?
Yes. Entrants may enter if they are married to same sex partner. Mrs South Africa recognises all marriages, including same sex marriages.
7. Do I have to be born female to enter Mrs South Africa?
No. Entrants do not need be born biologically female to enter Mrs South Africa. However, their current status, at Home Affairs, must reflect their indicated gender as female.
8. Do I need to have children to enter Mrs South Africa?
No. Contestants do not need to have children to enter Mrs South Africa.
9. What if I am pregnant? Can I enter?
Mrs South Africa promotes and encourages family values. Mrs South Africa does not discriminate against pregnancy, it will be physically strenuous for both the contestant (and foetus) to compete in Mrs South Africa and at an international level, if she wins Mrs South Africa, while maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Therefore, entrants or contestants should therefore not be or fall pregnant during the journey. Mrs. South Africa would not want to jeopardise the contestant’s (or foetus’) health.
10. What are the minimum educational qualifications to enter?
Mrs South Africa embrace contestants from all backgrounds. Therefore, there are no minimum educational qualifications to enter.
11. Do I need modelling training or prior pageant experience to enter?
No. Contestants do not need prior modelling or pageant experience in order to enter Mrs South Africa.
12. Do you have any weight or height restrictions?
No. We embrace women of all heights, sizes, body shapes etc. Therefore, we not have any weight or height restrictions for entering Mrs South Africa.
13. Are tattoos allowed?
Yes. Tattoos are allowed.
14. Do I need to have a valid Passport to enter?
No. Entrants do not need a valid passport to enter Mrs South Africa but they must apply for it and obtain it as soon as possible in 2025. This is because a contestant may need to travel overseas to compete, should they win Mrs South Africa.
15. Do I need to have my Driver’s license to enter?
No. Entrants do not need a valid South African drivers licence to enter. However, they should apply for obtain this as soon as possible in 2025. This is because the prize package, should they win, may include a car.
16. Do I have to wear a swimsuit?
Contestants will be required to model in swimwear, as per International Pageantry regulations during Semis Judging, Finals Judging and on stage during the Prelims & Finale Crowning event. Mrs South Africa embraces women of all shapes and sizes, and promotes confidence and being comfortable in your own skin.
17. Who oversees the Judging?
Mrs South Africa is run according to international standards, following a strictly audited process and winners are chosen by an independent Selection Committee. The Judging process, for each stage of the competition, is discussed with the contestants, in advance. Contestants will be required to model in swimwear, as per International Pageantry regulations during Semis Judging, Finals Judging and on-stage during Prelims & the Finale Crowning event. We embrace women of all shapes and sizes, and our program promotes confidence and being comfortable in your own skin.
Contestants understand that the Judges’ decisions are Final and other than the results announced on stage, no other results will be made available, at any other stage. Contestants understand that no correspondence will be entered into with the Selection Committee, Auditors, Mrs. SA Management Team, or any other associates/affiliates therewith, at any stage, even in future, with regards to the Mrs SA Judging processes. Accordingly, there is no right of appeal against the results of Mrs SA Judging processes, at any stage.
18. What is my involvement with the official charities?
Mrs South Africa has partnered with great official charities, who make a significant contribution nationally. Semi-finalists are invited to create awareness for them and attend official charities’ events. A Finalist will host a fundraiser for one of the official charities. We prepare and brief our finalists fully on this task. More information is available here https://mrssouthafrica.co.za/charities/
2. I work full time. Can I still enter Mrs South Africa?
Yes. Mrs South Africa has had many titleholders and contestants who have full time jobs. The Management Team does take this into account, when planning the calendar and always try to plan around school holidays, long weekends etc. Mrs South Africa suggests all entrants consult the 2025 calendar, for the year ahead, and understand the compulsory dates that they will be required to present themselves for any events, judging etc. Contestants should discuss these dates with their families, employers etc., in advance of entering Mrs South Africa.
FAQs on the 2025 Entry Process:
19. What happens if I mess up my 1st answer on the video question?
Do not stress! You have the option of retakes, simply select retake before the answer time runs out.
20. What happens if I messed up my answer and I could not do a retake?
Do not stress! Complete the rest of the application and profile. The video answer is a nice to have but not compulsory.
21. What happens if I do not have the relevant information at hand but started the application process?
Do not stress! You may return to your application at any point to continue from where you left off. Just remember to complete the application before the closing date Friday 31st January 2024 17h00.
22. Can I update my personal information later?
Yes, you may. Remember your application will not be considered completed if your applicant profile is not fully completed as per the checklist. All information must be completed before the closing date of Friday 31st January 2025 17h00.
23. What happens if I have not met the minimum requirements?
Unfortunately, you will not be able to continue with your application. The minimum requirements are a prerequisite to continue with the application.
24. I have completed my online entry form. What happens next?
Once all the steps above are completed, entrants will be emailed by the Mrs South Africa office and will receive further information in due course. A valid operational email address must be completed on the entry form by the entrant, to allow for Mrs South Africa to communicate with all entrants. Should an entrant not provide a valid working email address, Mrs South Africa Pty Ltd will not be held responsible for any comms they do not receive. All entry forms will be screened in January 2025. Eligible entrants will be invited to a compulsory National Casting at the beginning of February 2025. More information on this will be provided closer to the time.
25. What dates should I be aware of?
Entrants should consult the draft 2025 Calendar which will be up on the website in December 2024.
26. I have a few other questions. Who can I contact?
Due to the high volume of queries, queries must be directed to Marlene Reddy-Ribeiro, Chief Operating Officer, on email only at marlene@mrssouthafrica.co.za. Given the high volume of entries and queries, Whatsapp will not be used as means of communication.
