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Miss South Africa, Mia Le Roux, has released a statement confirming her withdrawal from the anticipated Miss Universe pageant, stating health concerns.

South Africans were disappointed on Friday when news broke that Mia Le Roux, the reigning Miss SA, had officially withdrawn from the ongoing Miss Universe pageant. The Miss Universe finale will take place on Saturday in Mexico.

Miss South Africa 2024 Mia le Roux has withdrawn from the Miss Universe pageant amid health concerns. The official Miss SA pageant released a statement on Friday, November 15, to inform the public of Le Roux's regrettable decision to withdraw from the pageant.

Mia le Roux, South Africa’s trailblazing beauty queen, has withdrawn from the Miss Universe finals in Mexico due to health concerns. The 28-year-old, who made history in August as the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa, was set to compete among 120 contestants at the prestigious 73rd Miss Universe pageant this weekend.