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.