Dr Musa Mthombeni Joins Miss South Africa 2026 Judging Panel
Media personality and medical doctor Dr Musa Mthombeni has been named one of the judges for the Miss South Africa 2026 grand finale.
The judging panel, announced on 26 October, includes former Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela, Miss South Africa 2023 Natasha Vermaak (née Joubert) and African Women Chartered Accountants president Pumla Molope.
Mthombeni, a former YoTV presenter and Trending SA personality, is a qualified diagnostic radiologist and neurointerventionalist. He is married to former Miss South Africa Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni and is known for affectionately referring to himself as “Mr South Africa”.
The 2026 finale will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on 14 November, where 12 finalists will compete for the coveted title. Lawrence Maleka and former Miss South Africa Jo-Ann Strauss will host the event.