{"id":949,"date":"2025-10-18T07:18:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T07:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unplugmagazine.co.nz\/?p=949"},"modified":"2025-10-18T08:50:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T08:50:42","slug":"marnus-botha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unplugmagazine.co.nz\/index.php\/2025\/10\/18\/marnus-botha\/","title":{"rendered":"Marnus Botha"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Model | Pageant Competitor | Brand Ambassador<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 5 Mr South Africa 2024 | Mister Global SA 2025 1st Runner-Up<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About \/ Bio Section<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A dedicated model and pageant competitor recognized on South Africa’s most prominent stages, including Top 5 at Mr South Africa 2024 and First Runner-Up at Mister Global South Africa 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I have been privileged to make my mark in both the pageant and modelling industries through achievements on some of South Africa\u2019s most prestigious platforms. My accolades in Mr South Africa 2024 and Mister Global South Africa 2025 (where I also won the Public Choice and Charity Awards) opened doors to collaborations with distinguished brands and media appearances, including the Expresso Show and “Gesels” on VIA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I have established a reputation for professionalism, adaptability, and creativity, contributing to projects that combine artistry with purpose. Beyond modelling, I am deeply committed to community work, volunteering and fundraising for the Somerset West Night Shelter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Leaving behind a meaningful legacy is paramount to me. I strive to be remembered as a professional who motivated others to pursue their dreams and overcome challenges, all while upholding the highest standards of ethics and integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mission: To leverage his platform for positive community impact and professional excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pageantry & Achievements Section<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pageantry & Accolades<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*   Mister Global South Africa 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Title: First Runner-Up<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Awards: Public Choice Award | Charity Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*   Mr South Africa 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        *   Achievement: Placed in the Top 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Portfolio & Collaborations Section<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Areas of Expertise:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *   Modelling (Fashion, Commercial, Runway)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *   Pageantry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *   Brand Ambassadorship<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *   TV & Media Appearances<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*\u00a0\u00a0 Client Collaborations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *   Braaibroodjies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *   Franklees Underwear<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *   Luxeyes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *   Hannon Beauty<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *   Perform Fitness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *   Eurosuit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media & Press Section<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Television: Expresso Show (SABC3), Gesels (VIA, DStv)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *   Print & Digital Magazines: PPMC Magazine, Unplug Magazine, BCR Magazine, My Afrika Magazine, Contact Magazine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *   Newspapers: Die Hoorn, Oudtshoorn Courant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *   Radio: Radio Eerste River, Eden FM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *   Blogs: Franklees, The Something Guy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *  Award Nomination: Bold Excellence Award (BEA) for Best Community Impact 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Charity & Community Section<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marnus is actively involved in community work, volunteering his time and efforts to support the homeless. His commitment was showcased during the shelter’s annual fundraiser in July 2025, which successfully raised R 250,000 to provide hope and dignity to those in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Contact & Representation Section<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email: marnusbotha8@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 WhatsApp: +27 72 410 2481<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online Presence<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 *\u00a0\u00a0 Linktree: www.linktr.ee\/marnusbotha<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *   Instagram: @marnusbotha_8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *   Facebook: Marnus Botha<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *   TikTok: @marnusbotha8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *   X (Twitter): @MarnusBotha8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    *   LinkedIn: Marnus Botha<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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