Miss Supranational South Africa Shannon Benting storms into influencer challenge Top 20 ahead of Poland finale
Shannon Benting, South Africa's representative at Miss Supranational 2026, has advanced to the Top 20 of the pageant's Influencer Challenge. The competition, held in Poland, highlights her platform focused on empowering mothers and women.
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Shannon Benting, South Africa’s representative at Miss Supranational 2026, has secured her place in the pageant’s Influencer Challenge Top 20. Picture: Supplied, African Beauty International (ABI)
South Africa’s representative at Miss Supranational 2026, Shannon Benting, has qualified for the Top 20 in the pageant’s Influencer Challenge, adding another milestone to her run in Poland ahead of the grand finale on 31 July.
The 30-year-old model, content creator and mother from Northcliff, Gauteng, was named among the Influencer Challenge’s Top 20 in a Day 12 recap shared on 24 July, alongside contenders including Zimbabwe’s Nicole Nyawera and Nigeria’s Gift Eno Ndah. The winner of the challenge earns an automatic spot in the coveted Top 24 of the main competition.
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