Sulley Muntari and Menaye Donkor with their son Jamal Pulse Ghana She described the newly crowned queen, Miss Tayui, as a young lady who is not only beautiful but one with a heart of gold, pointing out that, “
in the next year, she will be our ambassador to the world, promoting Ghana”. Miss Universe Organization head Paula Shugart said they “
spent months planning and preparing safety precautions.” The group said they will follow the guidelines set for the Miss USA 2020 competition in Memphis. They have yet to determine if a live audience will be present. The announcement comes after a year-and-a-half delay. The organization scrapped its 2020 edition due to the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi, who was crowned in 2019, has worn the Miss Universe crown longer than anyone.
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The Miss Universe national costume competition will take place on Thursday and air live on the Miss Universe YouTube channel at 20:00 ET (Friday at 02:00 SAST).
This year, Natasha Joubert is representing the country on the global stage and will be wearing a gown designed by Gert-Johan Coetzee.
South Africa s Zozibini Tunzi will crown her successor during the grand finale on 16 May at 20:00 ET (17 May at 3:00 SAST).
The Miss Universe national costume competition will take place on Thursday and air live on the
Miss Universe YouTube channel at 20:00 ET (Friday at 02:00 SAST).
You can also vote for your favourite costume at
Natasha Joubert is ready to take on the universe Updated
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In just a few days time, a new Miss Universe will be crowned. South Africans are holding thumbs for Natasha Joubert.
The reigning Miss Universe South Africa is currently in America to take part in the pageant.
The 69th Miss Universe ceremony will be held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, on May 16.
South Africa s Zozibini Tunzi has been wearing the crown since December 2019. The pageant has had several delays due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Will Natasha be able to make it back-to-back wins for Mzansi?
Anthea Zammit, Miss Universe Malta 2021, has left Malta to represent the country in the Miss Universe Competition, which is the 69th edition of the event. 
Isabela student creates Miss Cameroon’s national costume for Miss Universe
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 3) A fashion design student in Isabela landed an opportunity to design the national costume of a delegate to the upcoming Miss Universe pageant.
In a social media post on Monday, the Central Luzon State University congratulated Kennedy Gasper for having the chance to create Miss Cameroon’s national costume in the prestigious beauty contest.
“At the age of 20, he has proven himself as an outstanding student and fashion designer. He has given extra effort in his studies whilst grabbing sidelines in making costumes, gowns, and participating in contests,” the Facebook post read.