Grace Bahati, an 18-year-old student at Lycee de Kigali, won the Miss Rwanda pageant on December 19, 2009, becoming notable for her photogenic qualities. Born in Uganda and relocated to Rwanda in 1994, she represents the Southern Province, alongside runners-up Carine Utamuliza and Winnie Ngamije, in the pageant's third edition.
Tatum Keshwar crowns Miss South Africa 2009 Nicole Flint in Sun City
Tatum Keshwar won Miss South Africa 2008 and competed in Miss Universe 2009, finishing in the Top 10, and in Miss World 2009, where she placed as the second runner-up. She crowned Nicole Flint as Miss South Africa 2009, who would represent South Africa in both Miss Universe and Miss World 2010.
Tansey Coetzee crowns Miss South Africa 2008 Tatum Keshwar in Sun City
Tansey Coetzee was crowned Miss South Africa 2007 on December 8, 2007, in Sun City. She represented South Africa at Miss Universe 2008, finishing in the Top 15, and at Miss World 2008, where she secured a Top 5 position. Tatum Keshwar succeeded her as Miss South Africa 2008.
Solana Domingue crowns Miss Seychelles 2008 Elena Angione in Bel Ombre, Mahé
Solana Domingue won Miss Seychelles in 2007, competing against 11 candidates. She later represented Seychelles at Miss Intercontinental 2007, finishing in the Top 16. Elena Angione succeeded her in 2008, with Sophia Marie and Nathalie Domingue as runners-up. Both will represent Seychelles in upcoming international pageants.
Megan Coleman crowns Miss South Africa 2007 Tansey Coetzee in Sun City
Megan Kate Coleman was crowned Miss South Africa 2007 on December 9, 2006, at the Sun City Superbowl. She represented South Africa in Miss Universe and Miss World 2007 but did not place. Coleman later crowned Tansey Coetzee as her successor, who competed in Miss Universe and Miss World 2008.
Wendy Boniface crowns Miss Seychelles 2007 Solanna Domingue in Victoria, Mahé
Wendy Boniface, at 20 years old, won Miss Seychelles Islands 2006 on June 30, competing against 14 candidates. She later represented Seychelles at Miss Intercontinental 2006 but did not place. In 2007, she crowned Solanna Domingue as her successor, who went on to compete in Miss Intercontinental 2007.
Nokuthula Sithole crowns Miss South Africa 2006 Megan Coleman in Sun City
Nokuthula Sithole was crowned Miss South Africa 2005 at Sun City and later crowned Megan Coleman in 2006. Sithole represented South Africa at Miss World 2006 but did not place. The 2006 Miss South Africa pageant featured 25 candidates, with Coleman winning and representing South Africa at Miss World 2007.
Miss Seychelles 2006 Wendy Boniface crowned in Mahe
Wendy Boniface, 20, was crowned Miss Seychelles Islands 2006 in a pageant held on June 30, 2006, at Plantation Club Resort. Sheijnada Reinert, 17, was the runner-up. Boniface will represent Seychelles at Miss Intercontinental 2006. The event featured 15 candidates and included performances from local artists.
Claudia Henkel crowns Miss South Africa 2005 Nokuthula Sithole in Sun City
Claudia Henkel, at 22, represented South Africa in Miss Universe 2004, finishing in the Top 15 among 81 contestants, with Canada’s Natalie Glebova winning. Seven months later, Henkel crowned Nokuthula Sithole as Miss South Africa 2005, who would compete in Miss Universe 2006. The pageant featured 26 candidates.
