Cape Town – Miss South Africa 2020 Shudufhadzo Musida has left the country to participate in the 70th edition of the Miss World beauty pageant to be held in Puerto Rico on December 16.
Musida left on Saturday.
She took to her Instagram page to express her excitement to represent South Africa.
“The time has finally come, and to say that I’m excited is a complete understatement. I’m so incredibly grateful for the opportunity to represent the country that raised me, who gave me a voice and who made me the woman I am today on the Miss World stage. I carry each and every one of you in my heart as I embark on this journey of a lifetime, and I humbly ask that you please join me!,” she wrote.
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Meanwhile, the Miss South Africa organisation also posted a series of pictures taken at OR Tambo International Airport, just before she left.
“Puerto Rico, are you ready for some Shudu magic?,” the organisation captioned one of the pictures.
Take a look:
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The 25-year-old Musida, of Limpopo, will compete against contestants from 109 other countries, IOL reported, adding that Cape Town designer Warrick Gautier is responsible for her Designer of the World dress, and her finale gown.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu