Samantha Poole, a South African-Kiwi beauty queen and digital creator, represented New Zealand in Miss International and Miss World. She founded Anni Bloom charity, focusing on scoliosis awareness. Poole, who moved to New Zealand in 2018, won Miss New Zealand 2024 and achieved notable placements in various beauty pageants.
13 things about Miss Supranational South Africa 2025 Lebohang Raputsoe
Lebohang Raputsoe is a South African model and beauty queen from Sharpeville. She has competed in various pageants, including Miss South Africa and Miss Supranational. An advocate for transformation, she founded ABC Community and holds notable degrees in HR management. She currently works as a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Pretoria.
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10 things about Miss World South Africa 2025 Zoalize van Rensburg
Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg, a South African education advocate and beauty queen, represented South Africa in Miss World 2025. She founded Never Too Young to Advocate and served as head ambassador for Arms of Mercy. Van Rensburg won Miss World South Africa 2024 at age 18, becoming the youngest titleholder.
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13 things about Miss Universe 2018 first runner-up Tamaryn Green
Dr. Tamaryn Green Nxumalo, a South African medical doctor and beauty queen, represented Costa Rica in Miss Universe 2018, finishing as first runner-up. She won Miss South Africa 2018, graduated from the University of Cape Town, and recently became a mother. Nxumalo is known for her philanthropic work and travels.
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13 things about Mbombela, South Africa golfer Thriston Lawrence
Thriston Lawrence is a South African professional golfer from Mbombela. Born to Steven and Heidi Lawrence, he has achieved several accolades including wins in the South African Amateur Championship, MENA Tour, and multiple Sunshine Tour events. Notably, he was awarded the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year in 2022 and turned 28 in December 2024.
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13 things about Miss South Africa 1994 Bassie Kumalo
Miss South Africa 1994 was the 39th edition of the beauty pageant, held on September 24 at Sun City. Basetsana Makgalemele won the title and later competed in Miss World 1994. She married Romeo Kumalo and has three children. In 2020, she published her autobiography, "Bassie: My Journey of Hope."
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13 things about Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi
Zozibini Tunzi, a South African model, actress, and beauty queen, gained fame by winning Miss Universe 2019, becoming the third South African to do so. Born in Tsolo and raised in Eastern Cape, she holds a degree in public relations. Tunzi has hosted various events and made her acting debut in "The Woman King."
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10 things about Miss World South Africa 2023 Claude Mashego
Dr. Claude Mashego is a South African medical doctor, surgeon, and beauty queen, known for founding the Young Leaders Network to support emerging leaders. An alumna of the University of Pretoria, she has held various titles including Miss Mpumalanga 2021 and competed in Miss World 2023, finishing in the Top 40.
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13 things about Miss World South Africa 1967 Disa Duivestein
Disa Duivestein is a South African model and beauty queen from Athlone Park, KwaZulu-Natal. She was crowned Miss South Africa in 1967 and finished in the Top 15 at Miss World the same year. Married twice, she has one daughter and twins with her Dutch husband. She celebrated her 58th birthday on March 23, 2025.
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Dr. Rolene Strauss biography: 13 things about Miss World 2014
Dr. Rolene Strauss is a South African doctor, author, entrepreneur, and beauty queen who won Miss World 2014. Born in Volksrust, she is an alumna of the University of the Free State. Married to D'Niel, they have two sons. Aside from her beauty accomplishments, she has authored two books and serves as a judge in various competitions.
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