Our Judges
Our Judges
REALEBOGA MALATJI
Rea is the head judge. A pharmacist, singer, actress and a former beauty queen, she was Master of Ceremonies at the recently held Netball World Cup 2023 in Cape Town.
The first black woman to be crowned Miss Pretoria in 1999, she has also competed in the Miss Pietersburg (now Polokwane), Miss South Africa Northern Province, and Miss Premier Soccer League beauty pageants. A Philanthropist and humanitarian at heart, she is passionate about alleviating poverty to empower the youth, and she has trained more than 200 youth and women in various communities.
DR NORMAN CAHI
Dr. Norman Cahi RSA: One of the pioneers of teeth bleaching in South Africa, Dr. Cahi is considered a leader in this special field of dentistry.
He and his daughter, Chelsea, together with his brother Emile, a specialist prosthodontist, run the well-known CAHIDENTAL and Prosthodontic Practices in Parktown North Johannesburg.
A very special branch of their professional practice is the charities they support annually. Every year Dr. Cahi and his team adopt a children’s care home or orphanage to offer the kids top-class dental care for free.
KRYSTYNA PYSZKOVÁ
Krystyna was born 19 January 1999 and is a Czech model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World 2023. She was previously crowned Miss Czech Republic 2022 and is the second Czech woman to win Miss World.
Pyszková was educated at Gymnázium Třinec. She grew up in the nearby village of Návsí, as a Silesian Goral member of the Polish minority located in Trans-Olza. Pyszková later relocated to Prague to further her education. Prior to winning Miss Czech Republic, Pyszková was studying law at Charles University in Prague, and management at MCI Management Center Innsbruck in Innsbruck
AVA LIZETTE
Ava Lizette Hall USA: Ava is the Head of Content and Brand of The Africa Channel in Los Angeles.
She has more than 20 years of TV network experience in content development, television production, artist/talent relations, programme planning and operations, creative services, brand management, and content distribution. Ava has spent most of her career in senior management roles at BET Networks and Viacom CBS.
TAIBO BACAR
TAIBO BACAR MOZ: Taibo Bacar is a renowned Mozambican designer whose brand is known for its fusion of high fashion and ready to wear.
He first launched it in 2008 in Maputo – Mozambique, and today Taibo Bacar is considered one of the leading brands in Africa. It is determined, delicate and classic. It’s an instantaneous burst of wholesome energy for all women who identify themselves with eclectic style where the silhouette plays a central role.
Taibo leads a brand that emphasizes the feminine body using only selected cutting techniques and the highest grade of materials, making every Taibo Bacar woman a unique being that is envied, respected and adored.
NTSOAKI LEDIMO
Ntsoaki Ledimo is a businesswoman and entrepreneur. She’s a property investor and part owner of CBNL as well as various businesses.
She’s been part of Miss World South Africa from inception and someone who believes in growing talent from grassroots level.
MICHAEL PETR
Michael Petr Internationally acclaimed dance choreographer and trainer Michael Petr comes highly recommended having been the trainer behind the current Miss World, Krystyna Pzeskova. Michael runs dance studios in his native Czech Republic as well as the US.
He has featured in many globally recognised dance shows and prides himself with producing winners.
Malaak Compton Rock, USA: Malaak Compton-Rock lives in New York City with her three daughters, including Ntombi adopted from South Africa. She holds a BFA in arts/production management from Howard University, sits on the board of directors for the Children’s Defense Fund, and is a member of New York Women in Communications and the Cause Marketing Forum. In 2008, she was a cojudge on the Harpo/ABC-TV reality show Oprah’s Big Give. She runs the Angelrock Project–an online e-village that promotes volunteerism, social responsibility, and sustainable change.
Our Hosts
Our Hosts
