Miss Universe South Africa Withdraws from Miss Universe Pageant Abruptly
South Africa Withdraws from Miss Universe Competition
The Miss Universe South Africa organization has announced that it will not be sending a representative to the Miss Universe pageant this year. The decision was made due to the pageant's new ownership and its alleged lack of inclusivity.
Reasons for Withdrawal
In a statement, the Miss Universe South Africa organization said that it had "carefully considered" its decision to withdraw from the pageant. The organization cited several reasons for its decision, including:
- The pageant's new ownership: The Miss Universe pageant was recently acquired by Anne Jakrajutatip, a Thai transgender businesswoman. The Miss Universe South Africa organization said that it had concerns about the new ownership's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- The pageant's lack of inclusivity: The Miss Universe South Africa organization said that it had been "disappointed" by the Miss Universe pageant's lack of inclusivity in recent years. The organization said that it believed that the pageant should be open to all women, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
The Miss Universe South Africa organization said that it hoped that its decision to withdraw from the pageant would send a message to the Miss Universe organization that it needed to be more inclusive. The organization said that it would continue to work to promote diversity and inclusion in the pageant industry.
Reaction from the Miss Universe Organization
The Miss Universe Organization has not yet commented on the Miss Universe South Africa organization's decision to withdraw from the pageant. However, the organization has previously said that it is committed to diversity and inclusion.
In a statement, the Miss Universe Organization said that it "believes that every woman should have the opportunity to compete in the Miss Universe pageant, regardless of her race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation." The organization said that it would continue to work to make the pageant more inclusive.
