Applications for 2027 are officially open

Your audition starts here.

Two titles, one stage. Apply online and, if you're shortlisted, we'll invite you to audition live in Johannesburg. Ten minutes to apply. One night that could take you to Cameroon.

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Officially endorsed by Miss Cameroon Official (COMICA)

Contestants backstage in traditional attire and headpieces
Backstage, cultural round
Contestants in sashes on the red carpet
The contestants, in sashes

Every woman in these photos started with an application.

How selection works

Your application is your first audition.

Every application is read by the selection panel. Shortlisted women are invited to audition live, and only those selected walk the stage on 29 May. That is what gives the crown its meaning.

  1. Open now01

    Apply online

    A short form, two recent photos and a one-minute video introducing yourself, in English or French.

  2. 02

    Screening

    The panel reviews every application against the criteria for your title, and reads your story.

  3. 03

    Live auditions

    Shortlisted applicants are invited to audition in Johannesburg: walk, speak, and show us who you are.

  4. 04

    Selection

    The panel names the official 2027 finalists for both titles.

  5. 05

    Preparation

    Finalists train together, meet mentors and serve in the community during Africa Week.

  6. 06

    Coronation

    Saturday 29 May 2027, Johannesburg. Two women crowned.

Audition dates and venue are sent directly to shortlisted applicants by email and WhatsApp.

The two tracks

Choose the crown you'll compete for.

Cameroonian women in South Africa

Miss Cameroon South Africa 2027

  • Nationality: must be of Cameroonian nationality
  • Age: between 18 and 35 years old
  • Good character and reputation: an excellent reputation and good moral standing, never subject to any criminal prosecution or conviction
  • Marital status: not married and never been married
  • Language: must speak English or French; both is an additional advantage
  • Education: enrolled in school, or attained at least the equivalent of Lower Sixth (Grade 11 in South Africa)
  • Communication: good diction, clear articulation and excellent verbal communication skills
  • Presentation: a well-groomed physical appearance, including hair, nails and skin

If you win: you go on to compete for the national Miss Cameroon crown, on a fully paid trip to Cameroon.

The eligibility check below tells you where you stand, and we confirm your position during screening.

South African women

Miss South Africa Cameroon Cultural Ambassador 2027

  • Aged 18 to 35 on the eligibility date
  • South African citizen
  • Mothers, married and divorced women all welcome
  • No height or fixed education requirement
  • Commitment to leadership and community service
  • Open to learning about Cameroonian culture

If you win: you travel to Cameroon alongside Miss Cameroon South Africa, on a fully paid trip.

Further prizes for both titles will be announced.

Eligibility check · 30 seconds

Before you invest your time, know where winning leads.

Which title would you compete for?

How old will you be on 29 May 2027?

Do you currently live legally in South Africa?

Are you a mother?

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What is your marital status?

Start my application

Application · 2027

Request your audition.

This is not a casting call for a look. It is a chance to tell us who you are. Answer honestly, in English or French. The panel reads every word.

  • Two recent photos: one portrait, one full length. No filters, no professional shoot needed.
  • A one-minute video, filmed on your phone, telling us why you.
  • Ten minutes, and the courage to press send.

Your application is in.

Thank you for being brave enough to send it. The selection panel reviews every application. If you're shortlisted, your audition invitation will arrive by email and WhatsApp.

Applicant questions

Does applying mean I'm a contestant?

Not yet. Your application is a request to audition. The panel reviews every application, invites a shortlist to live auditions in Johannesburg, and then selects the official finalists for each title.

I've never done a pageant. Should I still apply?

Yes. Most of the women we hope to meet have never walked a stage. Finalists receive coaching and mentorship before coronation night.

Can I enter if I have a child?

Yes. Both titles welcome mothers. For the Miss Cameroon South Africa winner to progress nationally, the current published national policy requires the contestant's child to be older than two. We confirm each finalist's position with COMICA during selection.

Do I need to speak both English and French?

No. You can enter in English or French. The programme itself is a chance to build confidence in both languages, which is part of what this competition stands for.

Is there a height requirement?

There is no height requirement for the Miss South Africa Cameroon Cultural Ambassador title. The national Miss Cameroon competition has published a minimum height in the past; we will confirm whether it applies in 2027.

What does the journey to Cameroon include?

Both winners travel to Cameroon on a fully paid trip, where Miss Cameroon South Africa competes for the national Miss Cameroon crown. Further prizes will be announced, together with full details of the programme in Cameroon.