Nande Mabala

Nande Mabala (born 16 July 1998) is a South African model and influencer. She was the second Runner-up of Miss South Africa 2023. After the Miss South Africa 2023 competition, she was named the first Runner-up of Miss World SA 2024. She is the face of Bella Collection and also appeared on magazine covers like Bona Magazine, Glow and Sowetan etc.

Mabala was born and bred in Zwelethemba, Western Cape, South Africa. Mabala holds a bachelor's degree in Industrial Psychology, Political Science, and Sociology from the University of Western Cape. In 2021, she co-founded the non-profit Uyathandwa Foundation whose mission is to empower and advocate for all historically disadvantaged groups in South Africa.

Mabala was the 2nd Runner-up Miss South Africa 2023, held at the SunBet Arena in Menlyn, Pretoria, on 13 August 2023, competing against seven other contestants. She had been previously announced as one of the 30 semifinalists in May 2024.

In October 2024, Mabala was named the 1st Runner-up of Miss World SA 2024, held at Sun City on SABC 3. Following this placement, she visited Buffalo City to speak with young people to inspire them to pursue their goals.

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