Stephanie Weil from the Miss SA organisation stated that they cannot wait to meet the 2021 entrants.
A transgender woman would have been designated male at birth but identifies as female.
Many transgender people undergo full transitions, turning their biology into the gender they identify as.
Read also
According toJacarandaFM, the 2021 Miss SA pageant will be held in October.
Reigning Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida will hand her crown over to the new Miss SA during the ceremony.
South Africans have had various responses to the news of transgender women being allowed to participate in the pageant.
Transgender women have been encouraged to enter the 2021 Miss South Africa pageant. Image: Ziyaad Douglas/Gallo ImagesSource: Getty Images
Being transgender is something Elliot is proud of.
Enjoyed reading our story?
Download BRIEFLY’s news app onGoogle Playnow and stay up-to-date with major South African news!
Read also
Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
