, Sibabalwe Gcilitshana, Miss SA's first openly queer participant explains the importance of having a pageant which is a true reflection of the women of South African. "Our country has women from different walks of life whose stories all matter and need to be captured. While many women share the same struggles, each women's experience has nuance to it, and we all deserve to see ourselves represented in all industries.
Part of her story is advocating for the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. She tells us about the significance of being open about her sexuality in the competition."My queer identity forms an important part of my experience as a South African woman, and so being open about my orientation was so that women who previously have been left out or have not been visible in spaces such as this, could see themselves represented on the platform.
Taking a look at her past, Sibabalwe says that if she could go back in time, she would be a lot easier on herself."I would tell her to be kinder to herself, to trust the process and to know that she is exactly where she is supposed to be."
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