South Africa’s Tshego Gaelae Crowned Winner of the 40th Mrs. World Title.

Awards | Dated: 05 Feb 2025

On 31 January 2025, Tshego Gaelae from South Africa (SA), a 33-year-old model, created history by becoming the first Black South African woman to win the 40th edition of the Mrs. World title.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The grand finale was held in Las Vegas, United States of America (USA), where Gaelae was crowned by Viktoria Horshkova, the reigning Mrs. World 2024.
  • - Sri Lanka's (SL) Ishadi Amanda secured the first runner-up position, while Thailand's Ploy Panperm was named second runner-up.
  • - The Mrs. World Competition, established in 1984, is the first beauty pageant exclusively for married women.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Born in Soweto, South Africa (SA), Tshego Gaelae is a model, lawyer, and labor relations manager, actively advocating for women and children affected by domestic violence through her organization, We Are Our Children's Keepers.
  • (ii) Tshego Gaelae is the second South African to win the Mrs. World title, following Candice Abrahams, who won in 2016.
  • (iii) She also holds the title of Mrs. South Africa 2024.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who was recently crowned the winner of the 40th Mrs. World title in 2025?

Correct Answer: Tshego Gaelae

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About South Africa (SA)

  • President: Cyril Ramaphosa
  • Capitals: Cape Town, Pretoria, Bloemfontein