Shudufhadzo Musida Author

Shudufhadzo Musida, crowned Miss South Africa 2020, holds a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Pretoria. She also earned her Honours in International Relations from the University of the Witwatersrand. During her reign, she focused on mental health and launched the successful online series, Mindful Mondays, with millions of viewers worldwide. Shudufhadzo published a children’s book called Shudu Finds Her Magic, addressing bullying in schools, which became a bestseller in South Africa. She advocates for mental health and works with global initiatives like Global Citizen and the United Nations Women’s Forum. As a Goodwill Ambassador for the Global Surgery Foundation, she promotes life-saving surgeries for women and children. Shudufhadzo was appointed Champion for Southern and Eastern Africa for the UNFPA, advocating for universal access to sexual and reproductive health and mental health for women and girls in the region. She received the Glamour Women of the Year Mental Health Game Changer Award in 2022. Additionally, she is a Nivea Brand Ambassador, TV host on Afrimaxx, and has been featured on the covers of Glamour Magazine South Africa, Vogue Italia and British Vogue, among others.