“When you leave home, then you leave with the possibility of not returning.” — Zozibini Tunzi

Every time people ask me, 'Did you know that you would be Miss Universe?', my answer is, 'I didn't know that I would be Miss Universe because I didn't know it was possible for someone like me.'

I have been feeling the love of South Africans since I got crowned Miss South Africa, even before going to Miss Universe. Because of that, while I was walking on the Miss Universe stage, I knew that I was there as one body, but as I stood on that stage, I stood as millions of South Africans.

I believe that beauty means being comfortable with who you are.

As Miss South Africa, I cannot wait to make a contribution to important social causes.