The coronation night of Miss Universe 2017 was one marvellous event, at the end of which Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South Africa was crowned this year’s winner. The Universe can’t stop gushing about this stunning beauty, especially South Africa, and why not, she has made her nation so proud.
A plethora of wishes started pouring in after victory at Miss Universe 2017. From President Jacob Zuma, the ANCYL, Wayde van Niekerk to many other prominent figures gave their hearty wishes to the queen.
Congratulations @DemiLeighNP! Our own Miss SA is #MissUniverse2017. Proudly South African ???? ?? https://t.co/YqUFBs2ryU
— Wayde van Niekerk (@WaydeDreamer) November 27, 2017
Demi bested 92 other candidates to clinch the coveted title in her name. She has satisfied the quench of her country after 38 long years.
Congratulations to @DemiLeighNP @Official_MissSA on being crowned as the new #MissUniverse!!! ?????????? pic.twitter.com/jbKcSKCPy9
— Maps Maponyane (@MapsMaponyane) November 27, 2017
The last to win the title of Miss Universe from South Africa was Margaret Gardiner in 1978.
Congratulations to Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel Peters @DemiLeighNP on being crowned #MissUniverse 2017. Thank you representing us with distinction and flying our flag high ???? pic.twitter.com/nXZIYsal8W
— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) November 27, 2017
She is 22 years and stands tall at 170 cm. She recently earned her degree in Business Management at North-West University after making history at her high school for holding two leadership positions.
Dear South Africa ????
— Karabo Mokgoko ?? (@Karabo_Mokgoko) November 27, 2017
While we were sleeping #MissSouthAfrica WON and was crowned Miss Universe 2017 ??
Congratulations to Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters ???? You’ve made us proud. @DemiLeighNP #MisssUniverse pic.twitter.com/OCDVeADqq2
Demi has dedicated her award to South Africa. She tweeted earlier with the caption, “South Africa, I love you. Thank you for everything. I am Miss Universe and this is for you.”
May you make your country and your continent proud just as Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters from South Africa has done by winning #MissUniverse 2017??pic.twitter.com/BsEfD2p6vq#MondayMotivation
— GREAT GRACIOUS (@GreatGracious) November 27, 2017
Her court included the lovely contestants from Colombia – Laura González and Jamaica - Davina Bennet as 1st and 2nd runners-up respectively.
