At just 12 years old, Esihle Mangwana is already shining on the pageantry stage. Originally from Newcastle and now based in Boksburg, the Brenthurst Primary School learner is set to represent South Africa at the Universal Queen International pageant in Colombia. With multiple titles to her name—including Pre-Teen Universal Queen South Africa 2026—Esihle continues to inspire young girls to dream big, lead with confidence, and proudly showcase South Africa on the global stage. ✨🌍

At just 12 years old, Esihle Mangwana is already shining on the pageantry stage. Originally from Newcastle and now based in Boksburg, the Brenthurst Primary School learner is set to represent South Africa at the Universal Queen International pageant in Colombia. With multiple titles to her name&mdash;including Pre-Teen Universal Queen South Africa 2026&mdash;Esihle continues to inspire young girls to dream big, lead with confidence, and proudly showcase South Africa on the global stage. ✨🌍

5 Nights with Karabo Ntshweng gives your weeknight an energy punch, where youth lifestyle, art, fashion, cool research findings and unbeatable music meets. 

5 Nights with Karabo Ntshweng gives your weeknight an energy punch, where youth lifestyle, art, fashion, cool research findings and unbeatable music meets.

Have a laugh and let loose with Smash Afrika on 5 Nights! Catch Up on all the madness and interviews on the show, here

5 Nights

Your weeknight energy punch - where youth lifestyle, art, fashion, the talk of the town, advice, cool research findings and unbeatable music meet!

Your weeknight energy punch - where youth lifestyle, art, fashion, the talk of the town, advice, cool research findings and unbeatable music meet!