Sharks WAG Simone Tshituka Makes Miss South Africa 2026 Top 12 Finalists

• Simoné Tshituka, wife of Hollywoodbets Sharks loose forward Manu Tshituka, broke into the Miss South Africa Top 12
• The actuarial science associate and bakery owner recently celebrated her 27th birthday ahead of the major announcement
• Manu reacted to his wife's achievement on social media while he himself prepares for a major milestone

Simoné Tshituka is having quite the season. The 27-year-old has broken into the Miss South Africa Top 12 finalists, with the grand finale set for 14 November 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

Simoné is the wife of Emmanuel "Manu" Tshituka, the Hollywoodbets Sharks loose forward and brother of Springbok Vincent Tshituka. Beyond her pageant ambitions, she is an actuarial science associate who runs her own venture, The Matriarch Bakery, making her one of the more multifaceted candidates in this year's competition.

Manu celebrates his wife's achievement

Manu wasted no time showing his support. On 28 October, he took to his Instagram Stories to post "Fly my love," a brief but heartfelt message to Simoné after the Top 12 announcement.

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Her supporters online were equally enthusiastic.

_sha.kiira_ wrote:

"My Miss SA!!!!!"

missuniverseza posted:

"A whole quiet storm. Congratulations, @siimone.n_."

ashleighcrewe put Simone's packed résumé into perspective:

"Business owner, education activist and Miss SA top 12 - is there anything you can't do? @siimone.n_"

whitneymoia kept it simple and sweet:

"Beautiful inside and out! So deserving."

Manu Tshituka eyes Springbok debut

The Tshituka household has plenty more to celebrate beyond the pageant. Manu is set to earn his first Springbok cap after coach Rassie Erasmus named him in a 37-man squad for South Africa's end-of-year tour. He is one of six uncapped players called up for the Nations Championship Test matches against Italy, France, and Ireland in November.

With Simoné chasing a Miss SA crown and Manu on the verge of pulling on a green-and-gold jersey for the first time, the Tshituka family is firmly in the spotlight heading into the final months of 2026.

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See the Miss SA announcement below.

Qhawekazi Mazaleni reflects on her reign

In an earlier report, Briefly News shared Qhawekazi Mazaleni's heartfelt message as she reflected on her year-long reign as Miss South Africa.

As she prepared to pack her apartment, the beauty queen and activist shared a message expressing gratitude to the organisation and her supporters for the opportunity.

Source: Briefly News