Mia le Roux
Le Roux was born in Sasolburg, Free State on 28 June 1995 and later relocated to Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape, where she was raised.[4] Her educational background includes attending Oudtshoorn High School and earning a nutrition certificate from the Sport Science Institute of South Africa and an exercise specialist diploma from Eta College.[5] Le Roux won Miss South Africa 2024, held at the SunBet Arena in Menlyn, Pretoria, on 10 August 2024, competing against nine other contestants.[9] Le Roux represented South Africa at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico, but withdrew due to "health concerns" on 14 November 2024.[10] The statement by the Miss South Africa Organisation regarding le Roux's withdrawal did not disclose the nature of her health concern.