Ndavi Nokeri was named by several pageant polls as one of the front runners to win the title.
Miss SA Ndavi Nokeri. Picture: Instagram
CAPE TOWN – Miss South Africa Ndavi Nokeri flew the country’s flag high on Sunday when she competed at the 71st Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans.
Nokeri made it to the top 16 of the competition.
Top 16 let’s go!!! ???????????????????????????????? #MissUniverse2022 pic.twitter.com/6HVglmKBtD
‘ Miss South Africa (@Official_MissSA) January 15, 2023
The 23-year-old Tzaneen beauty was named by several pageant polls as one of the front runners to win the title.
“Congratulations on an outstanding Miss Universe journey. Our hearts are swelling with so much pride. You showed the world your magic since day one and we are looking forward to seeing you soar,” the Miss South Africa organisation said on social media.
“I am woman phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, that’s me.” —Maya Angelou,
@Ndavi_Nokeri you are phenomenal #MissUniverse #71stMissUniverse #NdaviNokeri #MissUniverseSouthAfrica #NdaviForMissUniverse pic.twitter.com/vn7msxtJCH
‘ Miss South Africa (@Official_MissSA) January 15, 2023
84 women from across the world took part in the competition, but it was Miss USA who came out tops.
28-year-old R’Bonney Gabriel is an eco-friendly fashion designer, model, and sewing instructor.
“I am just over the moon about having this opportunity. I cannot believe it. It really hasn’t sunk in,” said Gabriel in a video posted on social media.
The new Miss Universe is USA!!! #MISSUNIVERSE pic.twitter.com/7vryvLV92Y
‘ Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) January 15, 2023
Miss Dominican Republic, Andreina Martinez, was the second runner-up, with Miss Venezuela, Amanda Dudamel, taking the first runner-up spot.
The 72nd Miss Universe pageant will take place next year in El Salvador.
This organisation should have at least given us top 10. They must bring back the previous org.
‘ Samke_Makhoba (@Samke_Makhoba) January 15, 2023
Well done mbhuri yale Tzaneen! You represented us very well. @Ndavi_Nokeri
‘ That Girl VEE (@Vee_Usiba) January 15, 2023
They robbed her of the top 5. This year pageant was a rip offf
‘ Daniel Dowding (@DowdingDaniel) January 15, 2023
Super proud of our girl #ndavinokeri
‘ Prince_Mo ???????? (@Lindohk_33) January 15, 2023
She did very well representing, and her team did phenomenal job as well ???? ???? ????
‘ Reesey456 (@reesey456) January 15, 2023
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