Shivani Williams (12) of the Welkom Preparatory Primary School recently achieved a significant milestone by hosting her first beauty pageant, Mr & Miss Sassy Queen 2026.
The ambitious young pageant queen held the event on 31 January at the Goldfields Casino conference centre to raise funds for her upcoming trip to represent South Africa in Turkey as Little Miss World.
Shivani’s pageant journey began at the tender age of six, and since then she has accumulated an impressive collection of 36 titles, establishing herself as a formidable competitor in the beauty pageant world. Her local achievements span multiple years, with particularly notable success from 2021 to 2025 when she was crowned Miss Welkom overall category winner. Her early victories include Little Miss Lejweleputswa 1st Princess 2019 and Miss Sandrivier 2019, which laid the foundation for her continued success.
The year 2023 proved particularly fruitful for her when she was crowned Junior Queen during Mr & Miss Matjhabeng and subsequently earned the title of Queen Tween of the Free State.
Her recent accomplishments include Miss Spring Fete 2025 and Devine Dreams 2026, demonstrating her continued dedication to pageantry.
Shivani’s talents have also earned her recognition on national and international platforms.
Her impressive collection of national and international titles includes Tiny Miss Teen SA 2023, Tiny Miss Teen Universe South Africa 2023, Miss Pre-Teen World South Africa for both 2023 and 2024, and Miss Pre-Teen South Africa 1st Princess for 2023 and 2024. She has also claimed Miss Pre-Teen Free State titles for 2023 and 2024, Miss Pre-Teen Best Model 2nd Princess 2025, and Miss Rainbow Nations 2nd Princess 2025.
Her All Star pageant achievements further showcase her versatility and appeal, with victories including Miss Bling Fashion overall winner 2025, Miss Casual Kindness Category Winner 2025, Miss Darling Diva 3rd Princess 2025, and Miss Pure Hearts 3rd Princess 2025.
By hosting her own pageant, Shivani has demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and community leadership whilst pursuing her dream of international representation. The fundraising event not only supports her Turkey trip, but also provides a platform for other aspiring young pageant contestants to showcase their talents.
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