All About
Universal Queen South Africa
Community & Responsibility
Community service is central to the Universal Queen South Africa journey. Contestants are required to participate in meaningful community initiatives that reflect leadership, compassion, and social responsibility.
For contestants under 18, parental consent and legal documentation are required.
Our Motto
“Where beauty is matched with purpose and impact.”
Event Categories
Baby
For all participants, ages 4 to 6
Mini
For all participants, ages 7 to 10
Pre Teen
For all participants, ages 11 to 14.
Miss Teen
For all participants, ages 15 to 19.
Miss
For all participants, ages 18 to 29.
Universal Queen South Africa operates in alignment with Universal Queen International, following international pageant standards and ethical values.
Our platform emphasizes:
- Professionalism and elegance.
- Cultural representation.
- Leadership and ambassadorial conduct.
- Community impact and social responsibility.
- International competition standards.
All national titleholders are prepared to represent South Africa with excellence on the global stage.
Faith Gounder
Faith Gounder, CEO
Faith Gounder is the visionary CEO of Universal Queen International South Africa (UQISA). A successful businesswoman, qualified flight attendant, and qualified & trained business administrator, Faith combines professionalism with passion.
As an award-winning pageant director, she has extensive experience at local, national, and international levels, consistently producing high-calibre competitions. Beyond pageantry, Faith is a skilled events coordinator, model coach, and industry expert, dedicated to mentoring young talent and shaping the next generation of confident, empowered leaders.
Her commitment to excellence and empowerment has made her a respected figure in the pageant and modeling industries, inspiring countless young women to achieve their dreams.