The newly crowned Miss Earth South Africa 2024, Jessica Nel, is heading to Manila, Philippines, this week to represent South Africa, among 100 delegates.
The international event will be staged in Manila, Philippines on November 9, 2024.
Jessica, who hails from Centurion, is a passionate advocate for sustainable fashion, a Graphic Designer and Social Media Manager by profession.
She has the drive and charisma to be an Ambassador for pressing global issues such as climate change, pollution, water scarcity and more.
In fact, Catherine Constantinides, co-director of Miss Earth South Africa, said Ms Earth SA, is a Programme, more than a pageant, “for over two decades, Miss Earth has been a global platform that showcases not only the graceful elegance of finalists, but also their dedication to making their country a greener, more sustainable place. This unique programme encourages participants to actively engage in community activities that address critical environmental issues, thereby fostering a sense of responsibility and sustainability.”
Nel’s Proudly South African heritage is expected to shine through in Manila, so is her resilience and confidence.
She is backed by Ms Earth long time partners, such as Southern Sun, Samsonite and Cathay Pacific.
Candy Tothill Kruger, Southern Sun’s Corporate AffairsManagement Consultant, said “Southern Sun is consciously committed to integrating best environmental practices into our core business strategy, and we try to ensure that our conduct meets the needs of the present, while minimizing the cost to future generations. On behalf of Southern Sun, we extend our warmest congratulations to Jessica Nel, our new Miss Earth South Africa and we wish her the best of luck as she represents the nation at the International Miss Earth in the Philippines.”
Co-director of Miss Earth South Africa, Ella Bella Leiter, said “Miss Earth SA has been at the forefront of promoting environmental sustainability and empowering young women to be environmental advocates. We are trying to plant seeds in the minds of young children and regular citizens who want to do more for the environment,they are just not sure how. We say, start with putting on your green glasses, look around you for ways toReduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink and Respect Mother Nature.”
Catch up with Jessica overseas via the Miss Earth’s page on Instagram @missearth_sa
MissEarth2024 Make-Up was done by,‘Beauty by Rica’ while hair was done by ‘Hair In Stoffels Chair’ and L’ANZA Healing Hair SA.
Picture: The Satar Sisters