International Junior Miss was created to encourage positive achievement by helping to build self-awareness in our youth and young woman of today and it is open to girls aged 4yrs to 24yrs. IJM is “The crown of opportunities”.
Atlegang Ntike, a 15-year-old Grade 10 student at Mitchell House who hails from Polokwane. She is the reigning International Junior Miss South Africa 2025 and is set to represent the nation in the international pageant in 2026. Additionally, she holds the title of Miss Limpopo Schools 2024. Atlegang is deeply committed to empowering her peers through academic motivation and anti-bullying initiatives. Through her Ntike Foundation, she has collaborated with several schools across Limpopo, including Phoshoko Primary School, Sebayeng Primary School, and Moshodo Primary School. Her outreach extends to organizations such as the Home of Faith Center, Ngwana Baby House, and Ga Maboi Drop-In Center. Her accolades include titles such as Miss Limpopo Province, Miss Phenomenal Limpopo, African Top Model Overall, SA Beauty Top Model, and All Provincial South Africa. She has also participated in events like Fashion Without Borders in Botswana (2024). Atlegang actively engages in school visits to raise awareness about academic management, bullying, and mental health across various parts of Limpopo. She has partnered with the Shooting Stars Soccer Academy, a non-profit organization that trains individuals in football and provides meals to support the community. Beyond her advocacy and pageantry, Atlegang is passionate about debating, netball, and soccer, and aspires to develop skills in art and learn musical instruments. She aims to pursue a career as an anaesthesiologist, drawn to the field’s focus on preventing and treating pain, and ensuring patient comfort.