WATCH: Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe 2019

This morning, 9 December, South Africa woke up to the great news that Miss South Africa 2019, Zozibini Tunzi, was crowned Miss Universe 2019. 

The crowning for the 68th Miss Universe took place at the recently launched Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, USA on 8 December.  The three-hour show was hosted by award-winning comedian, Steve Harvey alongside actress and former beauty queen Vanessa Lachey, and saw performances by Fifth Harmony member, Ally Brooke.

Tonight a door was opened and I could not be more grateful to have been the one to have walked through it.
May every little girl who witnessed this moment forever believe in the power of her dreams and may they see their faces reflected in mine.
I am #MissUniverse2019. pic.twitter.com/gMkjmVCabo

— Zozibini Tunzi (@zozitunzi) December 9, 2019

Tunzi is the third South African to win the Miss Universe crown. The first was Margaret Gardiner in 1978, followed by Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters in 2017.

Heartfelt messages from proud South Africans were tweeted:

https://twitter.com/Mokopanele_T/status/1203902504137895936

#MissUniverseSouthAfrica #MissUniverse2019 #ZozibiniTunzi

Ladies and Gentlemen, Mzansi’s Miss Universe

📹missuniverse pic.twitter.com/WIpRM9GACd

— Tumi Sole (@tumisole) December 9, 2019

In a world of conformity , being yourself is the most powerful thing you can be. We lead by the light of our example! 👌🏾🇿🇦. Congratulations gorgeous girl! You’re a bright shining star 🌟#MissUniverse2019 #misssouthafrica pic.twitter.com/CJYIWbBotB

— First African Barbie Role Model🌺 (@Miss_LIRA) December 9, 2019

Related Article: 

https://www.citizen.co.za/fourways-review/320648/south-africa-rejoices-zozibini-tunzi-becomes-miss-universe-2019/