Natasha Joubert shone at the Miss SA pageant last night when she wowed both the crowd and the judges, walking away with the Miss SA 2023 crown and 1 million rand, among other prizes.
Even though Natasha fought hard from the beginning, making sure that she sparkled in each category, some social media users were not happy with her win. Most of the commenters cited that she was a returning soldier who had been in the Miss SA top three and participated in Miss Universe before. They also shared how she wasn’t going to be allowed to participate in the one international pageant that we stand a chance at taking.
With all the buzz and traffic from most social networks last night, social media users took to social networks to congratulate the new queen, who got to don the Mowana (Tree of Life) crown created by Nungu Diamonds.
Even though there was a lot of congratulatory messages going to Natasha, other users were felt that Mellisa Nayimulu with some saying Nande Mabala deserved the crown.
Heres what some shared:
But if she doesn’t qualify to compete at @MissUniverse (our biggest international pageant) what is the aim of her win?
— Zet_Ankole (@Zet_Ndlovukati) August 13, 2023
we’re not happy with the results!firstly,how do you allow a person who once was in the top 3 to come back and contest? She already had benefited a lot from being in the top 3.this should be made to give others an opportunity too. we can’t be having same people over and over again
— Vuyo (@nomvuyo_ndlazi) August 13, 2023
Melissa gave the best answer and she didn’t get a spot in the Top 3?? This show is rigged.. No ways ?? #MissSA2023 pic.twitter.com/4C3mOHUP6L
— @NubianStan ? (@SihleStan231) August 13, 2023
These judges have ROBBED our HEARTS tonight ???????????????????????#MissSA2023 pic.twitter.com/ZGRX5I7npe
— DR GLEN (CEO) (@DR_CEO_) August 13, 2023
Melissa, our QUEEN, you’re a star!!!! You won our hearts and on behalf of all South Africans. You are our #MissSA2023 #NATASHA pic.twitter.com/KDam5xnJkN
— Basadi Nation (@BasadiNation) August 13, 2023
You were robbed ??? #MissSA2023 pic.twitter.com/0QM9glumm7
— Miyelani Rikhotso ?? (@FMiyelani) August 13, 2023
Others sent love to Natasha, adding:
Stand tall @natashajoub and keep your head up! Win or lose, there will always be naysayers. Fact is you won and millions celebrate you??? This day was God ordained, bask in the glory, give it your best and shut out the noise???
— Dereleen James (@dereleenj) August 13, 2023
She deserves it
She was slowly preparing herself for the moment and got her reward
Congratulations
Keep shining— Ndumiso khabo (@khabo_ndumiso) August 14, 2023
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
Also see: Miss SA crowns Natasha Joubert as its winner
