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Former Miss Africa South Cynthia Schange Dies

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Former beauty queen Cynthia Schange passed away at age 76 early Sunday morning. She died at a hospital in Guasalnatal following an illness. Schange rose to prominence in the 1970s as the first Black Miss Africa South. She represented South Africa at the Miss World competition in London. She leaves a legacy in South Africa's arts and entertainment industry. She was a recipient of lifetime achievement awards from the Saftes and the Simon Mabonu Sabela Awards. The announcement was made on behalf of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her death was announced by her family. Details regarding memorial services have not yet been confirmed.

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SAfm

“former beauty queen Cynthia Schange has passed away at the age of 76. She died early this morning at a hospital in Guasalnatal after an illness.”

SAfm

“What great sadness to inform everybody of the passing of our beloved mother, passed away early hours of this morning on behalf of the children, grandkids, great grandkids.”

SAfm

“The voice there of Bong-Yu Ezwani reporting on the passing of Mum Cynthia Shanghye, a legendary actress and former Beauty Queen contributing heavily to the movement.”

SAfm

“The voice there of Bong-Yu Ezwani reporting on the passing of Mum Cynthia Shanghye, a legendary actress and former Beauty Queen”

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