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Shannon Benting Set to Compete at Miss Supranational 2026 in Poland
Shannon Benting will represent South Africa at the Miss Supranational 2026 pageant after winning the South Africa edition. She will compete with 69 women from different countries. The event will take place on 31 July in Nowy SÄ…cz, Poland. Where she will aim to succeed reigning Miss Supranational Eduarda Braum.
Benting earned the opportunity to represent South Africa after winning the Miss Supranational South Africa title through the Miss African Beauty South Africa competition.
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The Gauteng-based model and content creator has built a career in modelling and digital media while also leading community initiatives..
Her project Beauty in Action supports youth and women in different skills. Benting knows the importance of creating opportunities for young women and supporting positive change.
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Benting said representing her country at Miss Supranational is an honour.
“Representing South Africa at Miss Supranational 2026 is a moment I will carry with me for the rest of my life” She said.
“I have worked hard, dreamed big and stayed grounded in my purpose, and this feels like confirmation that showing up with authenticity and intention truly matters.”
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South Africa has already tasted victory at Miss Supranational, with Lalela Mswane’s 2022 win becoming one of the country’s most memorable pageant achievements. Some segments that contestants will pass through include attitude, elegance evaluation, confidence and job interview. This pageant is part of the annual Festival of Beauty events.
As the July finale approaches, attention will turn to Benting’s preparation and performance on the international stage. Her participation adds another chapter to South Africa’s involvement in one of the world’s major pageant competitions.