Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg was on Saturday night crowned the 2024 Miss World South Africa at the Sun City Superbowl in North West.
The 18-year-old from Pretoria beat runner-ups Romanda Hombi and Nande Mabala.
Van Rensburg follows in the footsteps of medical doctor Claude Mashego, who was the first-ever winner of Miss World South Africa last year.
Her project “Never Too Young to Advocate" aims to enhance youth visibility and voice through social media.
“I believe I have the qualities to bring back the Miss World crown to South Africa,” she said.
Judges of the pageant included Rea Malatji, Ntsoaki Ledimo, Malaak Compton-Rock, Norman Cahi and Taibar Bacar.
In attendance were stars such as Carol Bouwer, Theo Nhlengethwa , Proverb, Mthandazo Gatya, Aubrey Ngungama and Mahotella Queens.
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