Zozibini Tunzi has been wearing the Miss SA crown for only two months but in that time she has already stolen our hearts as a nation
She has spoken eloquently, inspired young girls, flown our flag overseas and established herself as a force to be reckoned with.
We could name over a thousand reasons why we love the PR graduate but just for today, we will have to settle for these nine.
1. She’s a true role model: Zozibini is exactly the kind of woman who young people across South Africa can look towards for wisdom and inspiration.
She acts with integrity and her character has never been called into question during her short time in the public eye.
2. She’s intelligent: Not only does Zozibini look the part of a Miss South Africa winner, but she is often one of the most intelligent people in a room. Her insight and opinions on key matters have blown South Africans away.
3. She’s the definition of chic: Elegant. Decadent. Opulent. We could go on forever, but Zozibini’s dress sense never misses a beat whether she’s on the red carpet or at a charity event.
She acts with integrity and her character has never been called into question during her short time in the public eye.
2. She’s intelligent: Not only does Zozibini look the part of a Miss South Africa winner, but she is often one of the most intelligent people in a room. Her insight and opinions on key matters have blown South Africans away.
3. She’s the definition of chic: Elegant. Decadent. Opulent. We could go on forever, but Zozibini’s dress sense never misses a beat whether she’s on the red carpet or at a charity event.
4. Her hair is always on fleek: Zozi’s natural hair grabbed headlines in the build-up to the Miss SA finale and since winning the crown, she has maintained her signature trim.
5. She’s a reminder to never give up: Zozibini Tunzi might have seemed familiar to frequent Miss SA viewers. That’s because she had entered before (in 2017) but didn’t make it past the semi-finals.
The 26-year-old returned in 2019 and was able to go all the way this time.
6. She makes SA proud: Not only do we enjoy her presence in Mzansi, but Zozibini has wowed audiences around the world too.
She recently grabbed headlines after making an impression at New York Fashion Week.
She recently grabbed headlines after making an impression at New York Fashion Week.
7. She was born to wear the crown: Zozibini made history by becoming the first person to ever wear the brand-new ‘Buhle’ crown, made by American Swiss, for this year’s Miss South Africa.
She is not afraid to speak the truth: Being intellectual comes with its responsibilities too. When it comes time to speak her truth, Zozibini does not shirk her responsibilities.
8. She has a good chance of winning Miss Universe! With Mzansi behind her, Zozibini has a strong chance of walking away with the biggest crown of all: Miss Universe.
Previous South African pageant winners have done well in the global competition and we’ll be backing her to do the most this year!
Previous South African pageant winners have done well in the global competition and we’ll be backing her to do the most this year!