Cape Town — A new Miss South Africa was officially crowned this weekend as 25-year old Natasha Joubert emerged victorious at the Miss SA pageant held at the SunBet Arena.
According to The Citizen, The 25-year-old model and entrepreneur was trying her luck for the second time this year as new rules to enter the pageant was introduced earlier this year. She was the Miss SA runner-up in 2020 and represented SA at the Miss Universe pageant in 2021.
Joubert is the first Miss South Africa get a brand-new crown, she also receives prizes and sponsorships worth more than R3 million.
Your Miss South Africa 2023 @natashajoub 👑#MissSA2023 #crownchasers#FaceYourPower #EmbraceYourFuture pic.twitter.com/GvFdTLvtNF
— Miss South Africa (@Official_MissSA) August 13, 2023
Speaking about her Miss SA journey ahead of the finale, she said her return to the pageant was a testimony.
“It feels surreal being back and being granted a second chance! I know this is a testimony I need to share and an incredible message: ‘You’re never a product of your circumstances, you’re a product of your choices.’ I felt incredible when I walked out of my interview knowing I wore my heart on my sleeve,” she said.
According to TimesLIVE, Joubert is BCom Marketing graduate founded her own fashion brand in 2016. Called Natalia Jefferys, it specialises in couture for special occasions like matric dances and weddings. Joubert runs the business with her mom, Ninette.
Joubert also received congratulations from President Cyril Ramaphosa, who said her resilience was testament to her fighting spirit and he looks forward to her making a positive impact as the new Miss South Africa.
Congratulations to our newly crowned #MissSA2023 Ms @NatashaJoub. Your resilience is testament to our fighting spirit as a nation. We wish you a fruitful year of reign and we look forward to you making a positive impact as our Miss South Africa. pic.twitter.com/HE2vvlfLii
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) August 13, 2023
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Compiled by Matthew Petersen
