Entertainment personalities Kuhle Adams and Kat Sinivasan will host the official Miss South Africa 2026 red carpet, welcoming guests ahead of the finale. The red carpet opens at 16:00, with doors to the finale arena opening at 19:00. Admission is restricted to guests aged 18 and over. The first set of confirmed performers are the Ndlovu Youth Choir and JAZZWRLD, formerly known as Jazzworx, featuring Thukuthela. Their performances will bring together South African choral music and contemporary African sounds as twelve finalists take to the stage for the crowning of Miss South Africa 2026. This year’s production will unfold under the creative theme “From Imbokodo to Diamond”, celebrating South African women’s strength, resilience and leadership. It draws inspiration from Imbokodo as a symbol of women’s strength, service and contribution to society, and from the brilliance of the diamond. The show will combine African heritage, contemporary fashion, music, stage design and storytelling. Beyond the crowning, the finale will highlight Miss South Africa’s role as a national platform for leadership and social transformation, with all twelve finalists carrying a mandate to lead, inspire and create meaningful impact. Through Empower Youth Africa (EYA), the platform’s purpose extends to empowering young people and creating pathways to opportunity. The finale will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 14 November. Tickets are available on Ticketpro. Image: Instagram