Dr Musa Mthombeni Named Miss SA 2027 Judge Instead of His Wife, Liesl Laurie, Peeps are Stunned
- Miss SA announced Dr Musa Mthombeni as one of the judges for the 2027 pageant on 26 October 2026
- Netizens questioned the decision, pointing out that his wife, Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni, is a former Miss SA
- X users named several other former titleholders they felt were better qualified for the judging panel
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The Miss SA organisation has landed in hot water after announcing Dr Musa Mthombeni as one of the judges for its 2026 competition. The announcement, which dropped on 26 October 2026, drew swift backlash from South Africans who couldn't wrap their heads around why the medical doctor got the nod over his wife, former Miss SA Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni, who won in 2025.
The competition also recently received attention online when it revealed that Jo-Ann Strauss will be co-hosting the event alongside Lawrence Maleka.
Entertainment commentator Jabu McDonald confirmed Mthombeni's latest gig on his X account on 26 October 2026.
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Peeps React
@BaneleNgema said he'd already checked out:
"Why though? Ay but I'm not bothered I don't watch it anymore anyway."
@NokubongaK59142 rattled off a list of alternatives:
"Wehh! Basetsana Kumalo, Ntandoyenkosi Kunene, Demi-Leigh, Melinda Bam or Bokang Montjane… I guess none of them were available? 🥱"
@BaneleNgema said he'd already checked out:
"Why though? Ay but I'm not bothered I don't watch it anymore anyway."
@CharmPAINNN suggested even more former queens were overlooked:
"Guess Kerishnie Naiker & Joan Ramagoshi's phones were on voicemail."
@Jay_Mokoboro raised a broader point about eligibility:
"Ganthe what qualifies someone to be a judge on such competitions?"
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Former Miss SA Mia Le Roux Marries Fiancé Luke Ten Oever in Stunning Wedding
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that former Miss South Africa Mia Le Roux announced her marriage to Luke Ten Oever on Instagram on 22 October 2026.
Le Roux shared wedding photos with fans, giving them a glimpse into the couple's special day.
Fellow beauty queens and close friends flooded the post with heartfelt congratulatory messages.
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