Tshego Gaelae, a South African lawyer from Soweto, made history by becoming the first Black woman to win the Mrs World title, a major international pageant.
Tshego Gaelae is a very special woman from Soweto, South Africa. She works as a lawyer and helps others through her work and ideas.
In January 2025, Tshego took part in a big beauty contest called Mrs World in Las Vegas, USA, and she won! She made history as the first Black woman to win the title in the 40‑year history of the pageant.
Her victory is about more than beauty. Tshego wants to use her title to inspire girls and boys around the world to believe in their dreams. After winning, she shared how proud she was to represent her country and all of Africa on the global stage.
Tshego shows kids that you can be smart, brave and kind while chasing big dreams. With strength and determination, amazing things can happen!
