Melinda Bam (born 13 May 1989) is a South African TV host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss South Africa 2011, becoming the official representative of her country to Miss Universe 2012.

She was crowned Miss South Africa 2011 at an event held at the Sun City Super Bowl on 11 December 2011.

[4] Melinda Bam represented South Africa in December at Miss Universe 2012, which was held in Las Vegas, and placed among the top 10.

Her management proved successful and partly due to her guidance, secured the crown for 2014 Miss World titleholder Rolene Strauss.

[8] Bam announced in November 2013 that she is engaged to Mr South Africa 2011, Adriaan Bergh.