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Newly crowned Miss SA, Natasha Joubert, says her win is validation for never giving up on her dreams, citing that “destiny delayed isn’t destiny denied”.
The 26-year-old fashion designer and B-Com marketing management graduate was crowned Sunday night in her hometown of Pretoria, taking the crown over from Ndavi Nokeri.
This was the second time Joubert appeared in the pageant, after she was runner-up in 2020 (the year Shudufhadzo Musida won) and went on to represent SA at Miss Universe.
“I am over the moon . . . it hasn’t sunk in that I won but I do believe it’s going to sink in sometime,” Joubert told Sowetan on Monday.
“Last night (Sunday) was electrifying. I had so much anxiety the night before but when I walked out on the stage with the crowd cheering me on, I knew I had to give it my all. I wish I could relive that moment.
“I’m definitely happy that I got crowned because that’s what I was hoping for, especially after I came back to the pageant after being crowned second princess in 2020.”
Joubert said her biggest highlight was being on the first season of the organisation’s reality TV show, Crown Chasers, as it helped viewers get some insight into who they were as the top 10 finalists.
“It was the first time the Miss SA organisation did something in the form of a reality TV show — which I’m glad they did. It helped to give more transparency on who we are and how we engage with the other ladies, as well as how to deal with certain tasks that we were given,” she said.
“I knew I had to challenge myself a lot more, even though it was really hard. My aim (while shooting the series) was to bear my heart out so that the rest of SA could know who I truly am. I didn’t want them to only judge me on the final night.”
Online Reporter