Johannesburg – Tiyani Makamu has been crowned Miss South Africa 2026.
The new Miss South Africa was crowned at the Sandton Convention Centre amid glitz and glamour on Saturday, 14 November 2026.
“Congratulations to Tiyani Makamu, our newly crowned Miss South Africa 2026,” Organisers of the Miss South Africa said in a post on X.
“Tonight, a new chapter begins. She steps into this role not simply to wear the crown, but to use her voice, influence, and platform to champion opportunity, empower young people, and create meaningful change.
“She carries the strength of those who came before her and the promise of what is still to come.”
Twenty-seven-year-old Tiyani is a communications professional, entrepreneur, and youth advocate from Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng.
A graduate of Pearson Institute of Higher Education, Tiyani is a Group Digital Lead and Client Success Executive.
Tiyani is the founder of Hubsela, a platform dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and helping small businesses grow sustainably.
