The recently announced Miss Earth South Africa 2024, Jessica Nel heads to Manilla, Philippines this week to participate in one of the top 4 international beauty pageants.
The Miss Earth South Africa is a leadership and empowerment programme that boasts 21 Years of Impact in serving people and planet.
Jessica Nel is a passionate advocate for sustainable fashion, a Graphic Designer and Social Media Manager by day, Nel also has her national colours for choir, she is a drum majorette star and has her advanced diving licence.
She is a thrill seeker at heart with horse-riding, sky-diving and deep sea-diving amongst her favourite hobbies. She is a soft-spoken individual with a Proudly South African Heritage that she believes we all need to fight for and protect.
The Miss Earth South Africa leadership programme proudly celebrates its different partnerships that have contributed to their 21year success. Longtime partner Southern Sun, Samsonite and Cathay Pacific have assisted in making things happen and have contributed to preparing Jessica for her international trip.
Samsonite have given this Green Queen an exquisite three piece, upcycled luggage set. Her ticket has been provided by Cathay Pacific and they will be wishing her a safe flight to represent our beautiful country on an international platform.
“On the back of the announcement, I would like to congratulate the Miss Earth South Africa Programme, now in its 21st year of Impact. Southern Sun is consciously committed to integrating best environmental practices into our core business strategy, and we try to ensure that our conduct meets the needs of the present, while minimising the cost to future generations,” said Candy Tothill Kruger, Southern Sun’s Corporate Affairs Management Consultant.
“On behalf of Southern Sun we extend our warmest Congratulations to Jessica Nel, our new Miss Earth South Africa and we wish her the best of luck as she represents the nation at the International Miss Earth in the Philippines.” More than an ordinary beauty pageant, Miss Earth South Africa has been at the forefront of promoting environmental sustainability and empowering young women to be environmental advocates.
“We are trying to plant seeds in the minds of young children and regular citizen who want to do more for the environment, they are just not sure how. We say, “Start with putting on your Green Glasses” look around you for ways to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink and Respect Mother Nature.” Says co-director Ella Bella Leite.
“For over two decades, Miss Earth has been a global platform that showcases not only the graceful elegance of its’ finalists but also their dedication to making their country a greener, more sustainable place. This unique programme encourages participants to actively engage in community activities that address critical environmental issues, thereby fostering a sense of responsibility and sustainability”, explains co-director, Catherine Constantinides.
The international event will be staged in Manila, Philippines on November 9, 2024.
Catch Jessica’s overseas journey on the Miss Earth’s profile page on Instagram @missearth_sa #MissEarth2024
Make-Up was done by, ‘Beauty by Rica’; hair was done by ‘Hair In Stoffels Chair’ and L’ANZA Healing Hair SA. For more information on the Miss Earth South Africa, be sure to follow us on the platforms below. Instagram: @missearth_sa // Twitter: @missearth_sa // Facebook: Miss Earth South Africa // TikTok: @missearth_sa.
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