Tshego Gaelae from South Africa has been crowned Mrs. World 2025, marking a historic moment as the first black woman to win the title in the competition's 40-year history. Gaelae's victory celebrates her personal achievements and serves as an inspiration to women in South Africa and globally.
The 2025 Mrs World competition was held in Las Vegas, United States, this week.South African beauty queen and newly crowned Mrs World 2025, Tshego Gaelae, has made history by becoming the first black woman to win the title since its inception 40 years ago.
Gaelae is the second South African to win Mrs World, following Candice Abrahams, who claimed the title in 2016.Levern José fights for a new crown after 2023 Miss SA ‘bullying’ withdrawal “This moment is beyond my wildest imagination. I’m just a girl from Soweto, so to every woman in South Africa, this can only be for you. I’m deeply honoured to have been given this opportunity to represent our country on the global stage,” Gaelae said after the crowning.“To my sisters in the Mrs South Africa pageant, I say: Hold on to hope. Your dreams are right within your grasp – all you need to do is reach out and believe in your own strength,” she added.
“We’re incredibly proud of her and know that she will use this global platform to inspire and uplift women around the world.”
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