Miss South Africa 2022 is Ndavi Nokeri. Nokeri will represent South Africa at the world’s three most prestigious pageants – Miss World, Miss Universe and Miss Supranational. We are looking forward to African beauties that will represent their countries at Miss Universe 2022. Although others are ahead in crowning their representatives, Most African countries including Kenya are yet to crown their representatives.
The Miss Universe edition will be held in the first quarter of 2023. However, The date is yet to be released.
The 23-year-old Ndavi Nokeri was crowned Miss South Africa 2022, at a glamorous pageant finale. Most people online were impressed by the event. Most were further, especially dazzled by the set-up and the South African stage.
Ndavi Nokeri obtained her BCom Investment Management qualification from the University of Pretoria. Subsequently, she was working as a consultant for an asset management firm at the time of her crowning.
Nokeri received R1 million in cash prizes and sponsorship packages totalling more than R3 million, in addition to the use of a serviced apartment at the lavish Ellipse Waterfall for the year of her reign. She will also get to drive a Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan.
“As your Miss South Africa, I understand the importance of representation, because it is through seeing other women look beyond their fears and their circumstances, that I gained the courage to rise to the call. I will represent South Africa, in all its diversity, resilience and beauty. It really does take a village, and I am so grateful that my village showed up for me. It is now for me to work and ensure that every success of mine overflows into my country. Thank you for trusting me with this position. As this journey begins, I will work to make it a chapter in which anyone who has ever felt ostracised feels included and reassured of the value that they bring into the world.” She stated in her acceptance speech.
The judges’ panel consisted of an all-female judging line-up. former South African Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela; reigning Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu of India; former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi (2019) and Miss World Rolene Strauss (2014) as well as award-winning investigative journalist Devi Sankaree Govender; businesswoman and Miss South Africa 1990 Suzette van der Merwe and actor and TV personality Thando Thabethe.
So, what were the judges looking for in a Miss Universe South Africa?
Thulisile “Thuli” Madonsela
“An inspirational leader who believes in the possibility of and is playing her part to build a more just world. Miss South Africa is a symbol of all the beauty that makes South Africa great. She inspires hope, goodness and valoura and spires to nourish those around her and blooms like a rose amidst the thorns. She has the ability to turn graves into gardens. I am looking for a virtuous woman who walks tall in her covenant blessings. A woman on an urgent mission. A woman who is not confined to one particular role but demonstrates the capacity to live a life filled with purpose.”
Harnaaz Sandhu – Reigning Miss Universe (INDIA)
“South Africa has been a strong contender every year at Miss Universe and it’s my true honour to meet the beautiful young women who are competing for the crown this year. I’m looking forward to learning more about their personalities and seeing them in person. I am excited to see who the new winner will be who will proudly represent her country.”
Zozibini Tunzi
“I will be looking for someone who has a unique voice and has a strong conviction in who they are and what they stand for. These are usually the people who know how to use their platform to contribute positively to humanity. They must also be sincere in their approach to the crown because this says a lot about who they will be as the reigning queen.”
Rolene Strauss
“A Miss South Africa to me is a well-rounded, beautiful (of course) and balanced woman. Someone who can be vulnerable, yet strong; someone who is both real and aspirational; a woman who is content with who she is yet striving to be the best version of herself; and someone who can represent our beautiful country internationally! I have judged the Miss South Africa and Miss World pageant finales in 2018. My judging criteria mainly stay the same but I get more particular regarding certain criteria as I become older and get a more objective view of what truly is important, not only in pageantry but in life in general.”
Devi Sankaree Govender
“Intelligence. Frankness. Boldness. A strong drive to bring about social change. Agility and a sharp sense of humour!”
Suzette van der Merwe
“Similar to our national sports teams and stars, Miss South Africa contributes to nation-building and pride, especially when they excel internationally and hold the South African flag high. I’ll be looking for that unique spark and qualities that will not only inspire the hearts of the people of our nation but a winner who will represent us on the world stage. The ideal candidate has a presence, is authentic, articulate and has a “servant attitude”. She is confident, hardworking and ambitious with a clear vision of the goals she wants to achieve and the legacy she wants to be remembered for.”
Thando Thabethe
“I will be looking for a lady with a strong head on her shoulders, one who is aware of herself and her power and is ready to represent South Africa.”
Other beauties in the top 5 finalists were Ayanda Thabethe, Lebogang Mahlangu, Luvé Meyer, and Tamsyn Jack
Miss South Africa Organisation launched the Miss South Africa App. This as the new content hub for all exclusive content, voting and entries for Miss South Africa 2022. The App included A “How to” educational video series, as well as FAQs for Miss SA 2022.
Nokeri has great potential hence, we Wish her all the best.
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