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The crown of the most beautiful of Africa is snatched away, the most disabled miss is crowned

2024-08-11 22:20:00, Lifestyle CNA

The crown of the most beautiful of Africa is snatched away, the most disabled

Mia le Roux has become the first hearing impaired woman to be crowned Miss South Africa after a controversial pageant.

In her speech, Le Roux said she hoped her win would help those who felt left out of society to achieve their biggest dreams, just like her.

She said she wanted to help those who were financially excluded or differently abled.

Last week, 23-year-old law student Chidimma Adetshina withdrew from the competition following allegations that her mother may have stolen the identity of a South African woman.

Le Roux, 28, was diagnosed with profound hearing loss at the age of one and has a cochlear implant to help him perceive sound.

She said it took two years of speech therapy before she was able to say her first words.

After the win, the model and marketing manager said: "I'm a proud deaf woman from South Africa and I know what it's like to be excluded. I know now that I was put on this planet to break taboos and I did tonight"./ CNA





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