“This Is Epic”: Khayelitsha-Born Hlombe Ndzube Crowned Miss Earth South Africa 2026

• Khayelitsha native Hlombe Ndzube took home the prestigious Miss Earth South Africa 2026 title
• The 24-year-old eco-warrior will represent South Africa at the global Miss Earth contest in the Philippines
• Runner-ups Ronewa Mafunza, Alicia Duminy, and Karla J van Rensburg will join her in advocating for environmental initiatives nationwide

Khayelitsha-born Hlombe Ndzube has stepped into the national spotlight after being officially crowned Miss Earth South Africa 2026. The 24-year-old was announced as the winner during an elegant ceremony hosted at the Thaba Eco Hotel, marking a major milestone for the grassroots leader who has dedicated her platform to community building and green initiatives. First runner-up Ronewa Mafunza from Limpopo, alongside Johannesburg's Alicia Duminy and Karla J van Rensburg, secured the top four spots to complete the court of eco-ambassadors.

Cape Town Eco-Warrior Prepares to Represent Mzansi Globally

According to a report by Good Things Guy, Ndzube is now gearing up to carry the South African flag to the international Miss Earth stage in the Philippines. Celebrating its 23rd year, the Miss Earth South Africa Leadership and Empowerment Programme equips young women with practical environmental solutions—ranging from tree planting and community food gardens to waste reduction and sustainable fashion advocacy. As the new reign begins, Ndzube and her fellow ambassadors will spend the year expanding environmental education and practical sustainability projects across Mzansi communities.

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Watch Hlombe with the runner-up in the Instagram reel below:

Mzansi celebrates new Miss Earth SA winners

Social media users flooded the official announcement post with heartfelt congratulations and warm celebratory messages for the newly crowned winners.

@zizotshwete commented:

"Well done, ladies! 💚 Welcome to the Miss Earth SA family🔥."

@robyn.abr posted:

"Stunning ladies!💖😍 Congratulations 💚."

@hannah.elsje.polley wrote:

"Well done! This is epic 🔥."

@wildwithkarla shared:

"The queen herself ❤️. So proud of you and so excited for the year ahead ❤️✨️."

@misstiara_official shared:

"Congratulations, queens! Welcome to the Miss Earth family 😍."

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• The crowning of 20-year-old Italian-Congolese model Marta Bunda as Miss Bologna 2026 sparked a heated international debate over diversity, heritage, and national identity.
• Briefly News reported that a Johannesburg woman shared her inspirational journey of perseverance in competing for the Miss South Africa title after entering the competition three times, earning respect from many viewers.

Source: Briefly News