MISS CULTURE INTERNATIONAL POSTPONED

MBABANE - A significant shift in Miss Culture International has prompted the organisers of the pageant to announce a new date for the event.

Originally slated for April 2025, the pageant will now take place in October 2025. This change comes in response to serious allegations surrounding the pageant, necessitating a thorough investigation to uphold the integrity of the organisation and ensure the safety of participants. These allegations were by the Pageants Eswatini Director, Tony Dlamini, who had issued a warning to people who host modelling events to follow procedure. He highlighted that he had an encounter with international pageants where hosts allegedly take advantage of participants.   

Nerville Johnson, Director of Creativity Platforms, who was the local organiser of the event, bringing in the collaboration with the international pageant, stressed the importance of a comprehensive enquiry into the concerns raised by models and stakeholders involved in previous competitions. “We must ensure that we do not jeopardise the organisation or the country as a whole. “Following serious allegations, we opted to conduct consultations that would clarify any issues regarding the pageant,” he stated.

Discussions

These consultations reportedly included discussions with models who participated in past events, as well as partners who have previously collaborated with the organisation. Johnson noted that the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a strong desire for the event to proceed successfully in Eswatini, provided that past misconduct is adequately addressed. Reflecting on his visit to the competition in April 2024, where Noncedo Mamba represented Eswatini and earned the title of second princess, Johnson acknowledged the concerns raised by international attendees regarding the planning and execution of the event.

“We aim to rectify those errors. If we can unite as Eswatini citizens, we could host a highly successful event that attracts tourists,” he remarked. The organisers are appealing to the Eswatini National Council of Arts and Culture (ENCAC) to collaborate with them, emphasising the crucial role of government support in ensuring the event’s success. “This is an occasion that connects our nation and requires the government’s attention to thrive,” Johnson added. It is noteworthy that these allegations were highlighted by Eswatini Pageants Director, Tony Dlamini, who released a statement asserting that the ENCAC opposed hosting the pageant due to the committee’s alleged fraudulent activities.

Oversees

In the United States, there is no single governing body that oversees all beauty pageants. However, several prominent organisations, such as the Miss America Organisation and the Miss USA Organisation, set specific guidelines and standards for their respective pageants. These organisations require local and state pageants to be registered and comply with their regulations to qualify for national competitions. While it is not illegal to host a pageant without affiliation, those not registered with these established bodies may find it challenging to gain recognition and legitimacy within the competitive beauty pageant community.

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