When Zozi won Miss South Africa, she was completing her B.Tech.
Her national costume reveal in November was testament to love for her hometown.
The response from family, friends and neighbours she received was overwhelming.
Everyone was wishing her well for the upcoming Miss Universe pageant.
A picture of a former Miss World winner being crowned was attached to her statement.
She has shared thought-provoking and inspirational messages on her social platform for some time.
So it has been a dream of Zozis since way back, and now it is a reality.
The 26-year-old did try out for Miss South Africa in 2017 and was in the top 12.
This did not by any means make her lose faith.
She persevered and went back again in 2019 and walked away with the title of Miss South Africa.
This time round, Zozi had changed her look.
She opted to proudly show off her natural hair.
It was right from the beginning of the show that Zozi had already impressed the judges.
When it came time for the question and answer segment, she aced it.
The answer Zozi gave was a firm NO.
She went on to state that men have to be brought into the conversation surrounding gender-based violence.
The audience was in total agreement and responded with applauding her response.
The decision Zozi made embracing her natural hair had a positive impact.
She was a firm favourite long before the crowning of Miss Universe.
The crown Zozi received is worth 73 million rand and is encrusted with diamonds.
She now resides in New York living in a luxurious apartment which she shares with the current Miss USA.
There will be a number of events she will be attending which will see her alongside Hollywoods best.
It will no doubt be an exciting time for her.
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