NATASHA: NGIYABONGA, MZANSI! Miss Universe South Africa Natasha Joubert appears onstage at the Miss Universe 2021 Pageant.
MISS Universe hopeful Natasha Joubert, who represented South Africa at the pageant over the weekend and had hopes of taking over the reigns from Zozibini Tunzi, has thanked Mzansi for rallying behind her.
In a heartfelt post, Natasha said going into the Miss Universe pageant she knew she had big shoes to fill and even though she did not get a placing, she hopes she did South Africa proud.
“I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for your love and support not only since last night, but also during the lead up to the finale of Miss Universe. I’m proud of the work we’ve done, the way we competed and for always staying true to myself. Even though it did not go as we had planned, I promise this is not the end but only the beginning,” she said.
PHOTOS | Zozibini s final walk as Miss Universe
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17 May 2021, 17:11 GMT+10
Mexico s Andrea Meza was crowned the winner of the 69th edition of Miss Universe on Sunday.
South Africa s Zozibini Tunzi took her final walk as Miss Universe, saying: My Miss Universe win is my ancestors wildest dream. We are now in a world where a black African girl from a country that is only 27 years into its democracy can represent them on a global stage.
Zozi Tunzi has become the longest-reigning Miss Universe, breaking the previous record held by Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes, who held the title for 464 days.
South Africa s Zozibini Tunzi took her final walk as Miss Universe, and crowned
Inside the mind of the king of beauty queens - Werner Wessels
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When three-year-old Werner Wessels watched pageants with his family, he bolted out of the room when it was time to crown the winner.
“I just couldn’t handle the noise when the winner was announced,” he said over a video conversation earlier this week.
“And this still happens, but now it’s during the Q&A section of the pageants.
“I have to wear my earpods because I can’t deal with the anxiety it brings.”
Wessels is the man who has injected new life into Miss SA and made it an international pageant powerhouse.
IN PICS | Four times Natasha Joubert shone on the Miss Universe stage 17 May 2021 - 11:56 By Toni Jaye Singer Miss Universe SA Natasha Joubert appears on stage during the finale of the 69th Miss Universe pageant at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, on May 16 2021. Image: Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images
Natasha Joubert may have missed out on a spot in the Top 21 of the Miss Universe pageant, but she certainly flew the flag high for Mzansi throughout the competition.
This young fashion designer from Pretoria has been modelling since she was 10, so it s no surprise she slayed each time she stepped on stage.
Beauty queen hopes she made SA proud despite not placing in the competition 17 May 2021 - 14:21 By Toni Jaye Singer Miss Universe SA Natasha Joubert has congratulated the winner and runners-up in the 69th Miss Universe pageant. Image: Supplied/Miss SA
SA’s Miss Universe hopeful Natasha Joubert has extended her congratulations to the victor of this year’s pageant, Andrea Meza from Mexico, saying she is a “worthy winner”.
“Andrea is going to be a wonderful Miss Universe at a time when we need it the most,” she said.
Though Joubert was hoping to inherit the crown from the outgoing queen Zozibini Tunzi to secure coveted back-to-back wins for Mzansi, she was knocked out of the competition when the Top 21 were announced during the pageant’s finale on Sunday.