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A historic first for Miss SA

- MATTHEW FIELD

In a historic first, the Miss South Africa pageant will have their top three finalists represent the country at three of the biggest pageants in the world: Miss Universe, Miss World and Miss Supranatio­nal.

While previously having shone in Miss Universe and Miss World pageants, this is the first time a Miss SA will take part in Miss Supranatio­nal.

“We are delighted that a third finalist will now be able to shine on the internatio­nal stage.

“Once Miss SA 2020 is crowned in August, and the two runners-up are announced, we will decide which candidate would do best at which competitio­n,” Miss SA Organisati­on CEO Stephanie Weil said.

Last year, Miss SA 2019 winner Zozibini Tunzi won the Miss Universe title, while first runner-up Sasha-Lee Olivier attended Miss World.

“It is with great pride and pleasure that we welcome the Miss SA Organisati­on as the newest member of the Supra family,” said Miss Supranatio­nal Organisati­on president Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski.

“Miss SA has a long history of launching the careers of many phenomenal women.

“We have been extremely impressed by the transforma­tion the brand has undergone in the past year and we are looking forward to welcoming one of the top three of the 2020 to the 12the edition of Miss Supranatio­nal.”

Miss SA 2020 will be crowned in the first weekend of August, coinciding with the start of Women’s Month.

Entries are still open and will close at midnight on Sunday May 31.

Visit

www.misssa.co.za.

 ?? Picture: SUPPLIED ?? WORLD STAGE: Miss SA 2019 and Miss Universe winner Zozibini Tunzi, left, and Sasha-Lee Olivier, who attended Miss World
Picture: SUPPLIED WORLD STAGE: Miss SA 2019 and Miss Universe winner Zozibini Tunzi, left, and Sasha-Lee Olivier, who attended Miss World

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