Miss South Africa 2021 was the 63rd edition of the pageant. It was held on 16 October 2021 at the Grand West Arena, Cape Town. Shudufhadzo Musida crowned Lalela Mswane as her successor at the end of the event. She will represent South Africa at Miss Universe 2021, while her runners-up will represent South Africa at either Miss World 2022.

The Kwa Zulu Natal Premier Sihle Zikala said ” on behalf of the provincial government , congragulates Ms Lalela Mswane on her achievement after being crowned Miss South Africa 2021.Premier Zikalala said Mswane who hails from Kwa Sokhulu area outside Kwa Mbonambi,Northern Kwa Zulu Natal, is an inspiration to many young women” said Premier Sihle Zikalala.

“Halala Ntombi kaMswane on your magnificent achievement which fills all of us in Kwa Zulu Natal with pride.We will support Ms Mswane and we are proud to have her as our ambassador and a leading force in the betterment of the livesof our people.She has not put only Kwa Zulu Natal on the map , but she is an exemplary role-model who wants to be part of the solutions to eradicate unemployment’ said Premier Sihle Zikalala.

Speaking during the final leg of the coveted competition Mswane said “Mine is to focus on the unemployment and economic empowerment of youth at school level.Let us empower our youth to secure their own economic future ” said Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane.

Miss South Africa is a qualified Law Graduate, she is only 24 years old.Mswane was born in Richards Bay, in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.Her father, Muntu Mswane, was an Eswatini-born former diplomat and minister who died in 2010, while her mother Hleliselwe worked as an accounts clerk and homemaker. She is the youngest of three children, having an elder brother and sister. After completing her secondary education at Pro Arte Alphen Park in 2015, Mswane enrolled in the University of Pretoria, later graduating with a Bachelor of Laws degree.

Prior to becoming Miss South Africa, Mswane worked as a professional model signed to the South African modeling agency Alushi Model.