South Africa’s Tshego Gaelae crowned 40th Mrs World

Abdullateef Fowewe

South African Model, Tshego Gaelae, makes history as the First Black Mrs World at 40th Mrs. World Pageant in Las Vegas

Tshego Gaelae has written her name in history as the first Black woman to win the prestigious Mrs. World title, triumphing at the 40th Mrs. World pageant held in Las Vegas, USA.

Crowned Mrs. South Africa 2024, Gaelae took to Instagram to express her heartfelt gratitude, thanking God and her supporters for their unwavering love and encouragement throughout her journey.

She wrote, “To God Be The Glory. Thank you so much for the love and support, I am beyond grateful and elated! My beautiful South Africa, the crown is coming Home.”

The Mrs. South Africa organisation, which proudly supported Gaelae throughout her journey, took to social media to celebrate her remarkable achievement, praising her as a brilliant and well-deserving queen.

It reads, “The Crowning of Tshego Gaelae, our 40th Mrs World.

“From Soweto to Vegas and now the World, #mrsworldpageant The Crown is Coming Home! Thank you to everyone who supported our Queen on her incredible Journey.

“Thank you to the #mrsworldpageant organisation and judges for everything you do, and for seeing our queen and her brilliance. What an honour to have a South African queen as the 40th Anniversary Mrs World, and first ever Black Mrs World.”