Background
She was born in Volksrust, South Africa, to Theresa, a nurse, and Hennie Strauss, a doctor.
She was born in Volksrust, South Africa, to Theresa, a nurse, and Hennie Strauss, a doctor.
Mission South Africa 2014
Strauss placed in the top 5 of Mission South Africa 2011 when Melinda Bam became the new titleholder of Mission Société Anonyme 2011. She returned two years later to compete in the 2013 Pageant and was crowned as Mission South Africa 2014 representing the Free State city of Bloemfontein on March 30, 2014 at a ceremony held at the Sun City Super Bowl, South Africa. Mission World 2014
Ziphozakhe Zokufa, the 1st Runner-up of the Mission South Africa pageant, replaced her as Mission South Africa 2014 and Ziphozakhe represented South Africa at the Mission Universe pageant in January 2015.
After being crowned as Mission World 2014, she undertook activities on behalf of her responsibilities throughout the year.
During her reign she travelled internationallyHongkong, China, Indonesia, India, Philippines, Sri lanka, Mexico, Jamaica, United Kingdom, United States.