The First Miss South Africa Disability, Mathilda Mamatseane

Pic: Miss SA Disability, Mathilda Mamatseane

Miss South Africa Disability organisation is proud to announce that Miss South Africa Disability has made history by introducing and crowning the very first Miss South Africa Disability!

In a special moment of recognition and empowerment, Mathilda Mamatseane was crowned and honored as the first Miss South Africa Disability. She received a timeless crown and sash — without a year — symbolizing her ongoing legacy and leadership.

To mark this historic achievement, Mathilda was also presented with the South African national flag, a powerful symbol of pride, unity, and representation for people with disabilities across the nation.

“We are thrilled to share that Mathilda has also been officially appointed as the Miss South Africa Disability Manager. Congratulations, Mathilda Mamatseane, on this groundbreaking achievement! Your journey continues to inspire and uplift people across South Africa and beyond” Miss South Africa Disability founder and CEO Mr T Tshilande added.

The First Miss South Africa Disability Mathilda Mamatseane is also a Manager of Miss South Africa Disability organisation.

“I feel deeply honoured to represent millions of South Africans with disabilities, knowing that this title is bigger than me - it’s about visibility, inclusion, and breaking barriers. As I step onto the stage, crowned with my permanent title and holding the South African flag, I am feeling overwhelming mix of pride, gratitude, humility, and responsibility. This is not just my victory. This is our victory — for every person who has ever been told that their disability limits their dreams. Today, South Africa sees us, celebrates us, and stands with us. I feel ready to use my new managerial role to influence policy, expand accessibility, and create platforms for empowerment, especially for young people with disabilities who aspire to lead, create, and shine”, she said.

A gorgeous lady is also grateful to all people who have been there in this journey. She added that her mission is to open more doors, create opportunities and amplify voices that have too long gone unheard.

“I wear this crown not for a year, but for a lifetime — because representation should never expire. Thank you for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to be the first black female in South Africa to be crowned and not just a title holder but a National Title holder the first Miss South Africa disability. To my country, I say: thank you for believing in me, for believing in us. To The Miss South Africa Disability Organisation and the founder and CEO Mr T Tshilande, thank you for believing in me. I would love to thank my family, my brothers Pedro Mamatseane , Lufuno Mamatseane and my Queen Mother Mrs ML Mamatseane for being there during my journey even before. To Sis Vule Musetsho who was like a sister during my reign. Thank you to Villas Styles creation for dressing me throughout the journey, if it wasn’t for her I don’t know where I will be. Thank you Meeky Perfumes and Body care for their support and make me feel so good with their body care range for many months.

Let’s continue to write a story of hope, equality, and empowerment — for all South Africans. May you continue to support this initiative and work towards the empowerment and improvement of people with disabilities. Thank you, Ndi a livhuwa ,Ke a leboha,  Ngiyabonga, Enkosi, Dankie, Enkosi, Ke a leboga, Ndza nkhensa” she concluded.