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Zozibini Tunzi wins Miss Universe 2019

7y By Kwanele Mathebula

Miss South Africa 2019 Zozibini Tunzi has won Miss Universe 2019. The star took the crown at the 68th edition of the pageant whihc was held at Tyler Perry’s studios in Atlanta, Georgia.

Zozibini is now 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. She is also the first Miss Universe to wear the brand-new “Power of Unity” crown which is said to be worth R73 million.

Zozibini Tunzi wins Miss Universe 2019. Take a look at the incredible moment.

 

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Miss Universe 2019 is SOUTH AFRICA ?? Text the newly crowned #MissUniverse2019 @zozitunzi to congratulate her +1 (917) 905-9305

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SEE ALSO: DJ Zinhle collabs with American Swiss and Miss SA

 

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“Who are you?” “MISS UNIVERSE!!!!” #missuniverse #missuniverse2019 #southafrica

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Can we get that jacket? ? @iamsteveharveytv @zozitunzi

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SEE ALSO: Connie Ferguson joins Miss SA judges

 

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The official portrait of #MissUniverse2019 @ZoziTunzi wearing the @mouawadjewelry crown. ✨ Photo by @benjaminaskinas.

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