Springbok WAG makes Miss SA Top 12

Sharks and soon-to-be Springbok WAG Simone Tshituka – the wife of Emmanuel “Manu” Tshituka – has made the Miss South Africa Top 12 finalists.

The pageant’s grand finale will take place on 14 November 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

Former title-winner Jo-Ann Strauss will host the competition for the first time ever.

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This week, Miss SA organisers announced their Top 12 finalists.

They are, in alphabetical order, Alia Khan Koumantarakis, Amogelang Bunu, Bonolo Marang Motau, Cwenga Koyana Kotu-Rammopo, Katlego Malebye, Lesego Khumo Nyathela, Makhosazana Azana Masango, Ndivanga Muravha, Palesa van Rooyen, Simone Nonhlanhla Tshituka, Tiyani Makamu and Zoalize Jansen Van Rensburg.

Making the cut was Sharks WAG Simone, who is married to Emmanuel “Manu” Tshituka, the brother of Springbok Vincent Tshituka.

Simone is an actuarial science associate who owns her own bakery. She recently turned 27 years old.

“Fly my love”, Manu posted on his IG Stories, congratulating his wife.

SPRINGBOK DEBUT

Meanwhile, Manu Tshituka will make his green and gold debut after he made the Springboks 37-man squad to play in the second of the Nations Championship, which continues in November.

South Africa will play back-to-back games on the 7, 13 and 21 November against Italy, France and Ireland, respectively.