Mrs SA Matapa Maila crowned 1st princess at Mrs World

Mrs. South Africa 2019 Matapa Maila was crowned 1st princess at the Mrs. World Pageant in Vegas this past weekend. Mrs. Vietnam, Jennifer Le, took the crown as Mrs. World 2019, while Mrs. Malaysia, Kokilam Kathirvailu, took the title of second princess.

Image: Matapa Maila IG

Matapa took to social media to share a lengthy post in which she celebrated the feat. She said in part; “I couldn’t have asked for a better country to represent because of the warmth and the love you continuously give me.”

Mrs. SA Matapa Maila crowned 1st princess at Mrs. World. Congratulations!

 

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An end of an era the beginning of another. Fears conquered, memories for eternity. Indeed I was here, I lived and have left my footprints in the sands of time. From the bottom of my heart thanks to each and everyone of you, for partaking in this journey side by side with me. I couldn’t have asked for a better country to represent because of the warmth and the love you continuously give me. To the new @mrsworldpageant @mrsvietnamworld may your journey with filled with joy, happiness and life changing experiences. As I turn the next pages of my chapter, this is what I want all of you to remember, in room full of capable, outstanding beings, always remember that you are also one of them. Much love, kealeboga ❤???? ? @biji_la_maison #newbeginnings #grateful #foreverindebted #SouthAfrica

A post shared by Matapa Maila Rikhotso (@matapamaila) on May 5, 2019 at 11:18am PDT

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Congratulations to our Top 3 Mrs. World 2019 #mrsworld #mrsworld2019 #top3 #finalists #westgateresort #westgateresortlasvegas #lasvegas #nevada

A post shared by Mrs. World (@mrsworldpageant) on May 6, 2019 at 12:29am PDT