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title: "South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant in Johannesburg"
description: "On 16 December 2023, contestants performed at the Victory Theater in Johannesburg, for the South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant. Themed #WeAreHere, the pageant aims 'to decrease the stigma associated with albinism and help those with the rare genetic disorder'."
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# South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant in Johannesburg

> On 16 December 2023, contestants performed at the Victory Theater in Johannesburg, for the South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant. Themed #WeAreHere, the pageant aims 'to decrease the stigma associated with albinism and help those with the rare genetic disorder'.

By Maverick Life Editors · Published 18 December 2023, 19:38 SAST

## Key points
- The South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant aimed to reduce stigma by celebrating the beauty of those with the rare disorder.
- The South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant took place in Johannesburg, aiming to reduce the stigma associated with albinism.
- Albinism is a rare genetic disorder affecting one in every 20,000 people worldwide.
- Contestants prepared backstage and performed on stage to help raise awareness of albinism.
- The pageant aimed to empower those affected by the disorder and celebrate their unique beauty.

## Content

![epa11033239 Contestants prepare backstage during South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant  in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. The pageant aims to decrease the stigma associated with albinism and help those with the rare genetic disorder. Albinism, a congenital disorder in which people lack color pigmentation in their skin, hair and eyes, affects about one in every 20,000 people worldwide and is most common in sub-Saharan Africa.  EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/QvagCDzjKDE4LN2MEqv4y2qk_Ng=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/11899469.jpg)

*Contestants prepare backstage during the South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. The pageant aims to decrease the stigma associated with albinism and help those with the rare genetic disorder. Albinism, a congenital disorder in which people lack color pigmentation in their skin, hair and eyes, affects about one in every 20,000 people worldwide and is most common in sub-Saharan Africa. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK*

![epa11033238 Bohlale Mmola, (19), prepares himself backstage during South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant  in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. The pageant aims to decrease the stigma associated with albinism and help those with the rare genetic disorder. Albinism, a congenital disorder in which people lack color pigmentation in their skin, hair and eyes, affects about one in every 20,000 people worldwide and is most common in sub-Saharan Africa.  EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/qdCO2Pc8MvRBRiBYM5xz5hChVUA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/11899470.jpg)

*Bohlale Mmola, (19), prepares himself backstage during the South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK*

![epa11033247 Contestants wait backstage during South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant  in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. The pageant aims to decrease the stigma associated with albinism and help those with the rare genetic disorder. Albinism, a congenital disorder in which people lack color pigmentation in their skin, hair and eyes, affects about one in every 20,000 people worldwide and is most common in sub-Saharan Africa.  EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/z-96TU8-v-XMheaXcsaCvv7tpUo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/11899478.jpg)

*Contestants wait backstage during the South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK*

![epa11033244 Gomolemo Mafatle, (21), waits backstage during South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant  in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. The pageant aims to decrease the stigma associated with albinism and help those with the rare genetic disorder. Albinism, a congenital disorder in which people lack color pigmentation in their skin, hair and eyes, affects about one in every 20,000 people worldwide and is most common in sub-Saharan Africa.  EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/YtzYI93FwPOGISFS1llv_dcbIsw=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/11899475.jpg)

*Gomolemo Mafatle, (21), waits backstage during the South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK*

![epa11033240 A contestant waits backstage during South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant  in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. The pageant aims to decrease the stigma associated with albinism and help those with the rare genetic disorder. Albinism, a congenital disorder in which people lack color pigmentation in their skin, hair and eyes, affects about one in every 20,000 people worldwide and is most common in sub-Saharan Africa.  EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/1BswRlQUyuq-zMZy17C-J9U7Uhc=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/11899471.jpg)

*A contestant waits backstage during the South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK*

![epa11033237 Contestants hold hands prior to performing on stage during South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant  in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. The pageant aims to decrease the stigma associated with albinism and help those with the rare genetic disorder. Albinism, a congenital disorder in which people lack color pigmentation in their skin, hair and eyes, affects about one in every 20,000 people worldwide and is most common in sub-Saharan Africa.  EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/XviTyn_khbLmGTvmor_WzDdZ66o=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/11899468.jpg)

*Contestants hold hands before performing on stage during the South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK*

![epa11033242 Contestants wait backstage during South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant  in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. The pageant aims to decrease the stigma associated with albinism and help those with the rare genetic disorder. Albinism, a congenital disorder in which people lack color pigmentation in their skin, hair and eyes, affects about one in every 20,000 people worldwide and is most common in sub-Saharan Africa.  EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ionaZB2zFK2vF5GV22HGhYUFGlc=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/11899473.jpg)

*Contestants wait backstage during the South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK*

![epa11033243 Contestants perform on stage during South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant  in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. The pageant aims to decrease the stigma associated with albinism and help those with the rare genetic disorder. Albinism, a congenital disorder in which people lack color pigmentation in their skin, hair and eyes, affects about one in every 20,000 people worldwide and is most common in sub-Saharan Africa.  EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/F7ed_o_zPpXvg4K4_eQ_ItUAnTc=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/11899474.jpg)

*Contestants perform on stage during the South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK*

![epa11033245 Contestants perform on stage during South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant  in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. The pageant aims to decrease the stigma associated with albinism and help those with the rare genetic disorder. Albinism, a congenital disorder in which people lack color pigmentation in their skin, hair and eyes, affects about one in every 20,000 people worldwide and is most common in sub-Saharan Africa.  EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Zob6Xe1OmkqhmoPMx06CEtsJeWo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/11899476.jpg)

*Contestants perform on stage during the South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK*

![epa11033246 Gomolemo Mafatle, (21), introduces herself to the audience during South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant  in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. The pageant aims to decrease the stigma associated with albinism and help those with the rare genetic disorder. Albinism, a congenital disorder in which people lack color pigmentation in their skin, hair and eyes, affects about one in every 20,000 people worldwide and is most common in sub-Saharan Africa.  EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/boB-zntFTO4fJc2AjgUmX4nDkAA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/11899477.jpg)

*Gomolemo Mafatle, (21), introduces herself to the audience during South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK*

![epa11033248 Contestants perform on stage during South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant  in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. The pageant aims to decrease the stigma associated with albinism and help those with the rare genetic disorder. Albinism, a congenital disorder in which people lack color pigmentation in their skin, hair and eyes, affects about one in every 20,000 people worldwide and is most common in sub-Saharan Africa.  EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/u52GyFsaKGPT5lKcb0CPtDG9CkE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/11899479.jpg)

*Contestants perform on stage during the South Africa Mr and Mrs Albinism Pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 December 2023. EPA-EFE/KIM LUDBROOK DM*