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Faith Mangope joins Miss SA 2026 as ‘The Mandate’ host

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Media personality Faith Mangope is joining the Miss South Africa 2026 journey as host of Episodes 4 and 5 of The Mandate, where she will guide the Top 19 contestants through conversations about business, leadership and the importance of listening before leading.

Also see: Miss SA Top 19: Minnie Dlamini to host live YouTube announcement

The announcement was shared on the Miss South Africa platform, introducing Faith as the latest host set to bring fresh perspectives to the competition.

“The wait is over! Meet your host!” the announcement read.

 

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Faith Mangope to explore business and leadership

Faith will take the contestants into the world of business and leadership, encouraging them to explore what it means to lead effectively and understand the value of listening before taking charge.

The focus on leadership comes as the Top 19 continue their journey through the competition, with upcoming episodes expected to challenge them to think beyond the traditional expectations associated with the Miss South Africa title.

The theme also highlights the importance of communication, understanding and decision-making — qualities that are valuable in business and leadership.

Episode 4 drops on 17 October

Fans can look forward to seeing Faith take on hosting duties in Episodes 4 and 5 of Miss South Africa 2026.

Episode 4 is scheduled to drop on Saturday, 17 October 2026, with viewers encouraged to stay tuned for the next instalment of the competition.

The announcement has also encouraged audiences to look forward to what is coming next as the contestants continue their journey.

With Faith bringing her perspective on business and leadership to the show, the upcoming episodes promise to offer viewers a closer look at the skills and qualities the Top 19 are developing throughout the competition.

Featured image: Instagram/@faithmangope

Also see: Ntsiki Mazwai applauds Miss SA 1993 Jacqui Mofokeng’s eloquence in throwback video

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