The pageant says it looked for kind and good-hearted men instead of focusing on their physical appearance.
Responding to a Twitter user who said the list was tragic, MR SA said: “What is? That some guys showed more courage than most other guys, worked themselves to the bone to get here to make a difference for their country? Yes, we agree. Tragic.”
Though the men have been criticised by most on social media, Mr SA said these were good-hearted men who had good intentions for our country. “We are not a stereotype competition. Our contestants are real people, not photoshopped to perfection models. We look at our contestants’ integrity before we judge them on appearance.
“When judgment is passed as constructive criticism, we listen, our contestants and finalists listen, but when it is pure judgment based on somebody’s perception of what Mr SA must be? Would you want to be treated like that? Legit question there. Not fighting.”Hang on, we never said you need to be Sexy to be Mr SA. All we ask is dedication to a better SA and a good heart. If that’s not good enough for our country then we don’t know what else to give you.
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