First Black Mrs World:
Soweto-born Tshego Gaelae has made history by becoming the first Black woman to win the Mrs World 2025 title at the grand finale in Las Vegas. The 34-year-old attorney and 2024 Mrs South Africa Queen follows in the footsteps of Candice Abrahams, the only other South African to hold the title (2016). Gaelae’s victory is a milestone in the pageant’s 40-year history, and she plans to use this platform to champion women’s empowerment while representing South Africa on a global stage.
