Twitter users want Zozibini Tunzi to be Miss SA until pandemic is over
Despite having to hand over her Miss SA title to the first runner up Sasha Lee Olivier, some people want Tunzi to reign forever.
Zozibini Tunzi has been crowned Miss South Africa 2019 on Women’s Day, 9 August 2019. Picture: Twitter
After Miss SA applications for 2020 opened on Monday occupied by a powerful video message by former Miss SA and reigning Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, some Twitter users were not ready to see a new face wear the crown.
Miss SA was trending earlier on Tuesday after realisation kicked in that Tunzi’s reign will come to end despite Covid-19, as the new winner will have to fill in some big shoes. Tunzi changed the face of pageantry rocking her short natural hair appealing to many black girls who felt like they were finally being represented.
However, Tunzi had to hand over her Miss SA title after she won Miss Universe, to the first runner up Sasha Lee Olivier.
This fact did deter some, who would have loved to see Tunzi have the title forever.
I wouldn't have a problem if Zozi remains Miss SA forever though pic.twitter.com/Fbp2Ic26l8
— PAT🇿🇦Jay🇿🇦#Ifollowback (@Twicejay_p) May 12, 2020
Whoever is crowned next has big shoes to fill. @zozitunzi Our forever Miss SA, hayi Sana uyenzile into! 🙌👏 pic.twitter.com/IcZ3zXtj1K
— Abongile (@AbongilePhike) May 12, 2020
We don't want to be having Miss SA this year. Zozi should reign until this pandemic is over. pic.twitter.com/UbJiRD3I86
— Thapelo (@Le_Porsha_Van) May 12, 2020
https://twitter.com/Amza_5/status/1260112062878973959
Why are South Africans still calling zozibini Miss SA kante isn't she Miss Universe… pic.twitter.com/JpXy81tvqQ
— Not a Dude………….. (@MpumeAndileNdim) May 12, 2020
Miss South Africa Organisation chief executive Stephanie Weil said the online entry process would make it easy as possible for would-be contestants, as there were no forms to download and no regional auditions to which hopefuls had to travel, as reported by IOL.
She said: “In this time of Covid-19 and the lockdown, this virtual entry has proved fortuitous. Those who wish to enter this year can simply answer a number of questions and upload photographs from their social media accounts such as Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. It’s as simple as that.”
Entries for the competition close on 31 May.
(Compiled by Sandisiwe Mbhele)
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