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Miss Universe South Africa, Natasha Joubert, has finally revealed some of the outfits she will be wearing for the 69th Miss Universe pageant and we are excited and proud to announce that the fabric wings of her unique gown have been printed with drawings made by local children.
Vicky Mabotha April 21, 2021
Miss Universe South Africa, Natasha Joubert, has finally revealed some of the outfits she will be wearing for the 69th Miss Universe pageant and we are excited and proud to announce that the fabric wings of her unique gown have been printed with drawings made by local children.
The artwork tells the story of pre-school children’s very personal experiences of lockdown and how the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted their young lives.
“My preparations started when I was crowned Miss Universe South Africa last year. I have been looking forward to this event from the moment of my crowning and will carry the Miss Universe South Africa title with pride. I know that I have big shoes to fill following in the footsteps of both Zozi and Demi-Leigh Nel- Peters,” says Joubert assing that she is delighted with the result.
“The children were amazing and came up with images that truly reflect the regulations of lockdown; some funny, others poignant and meaningful. A number drew the usual preschool child’s image of the family, only the mum, dad, and brothers and sisters were drawn far apart to show social distancing,” she said, adding that the drawings moved her.
Fadziso Matanhike, Maths Clubs facilitator at Diepsloot based Olico – an organisation that makes maths accessible to township children said they were proud to be part of the Miss Universe South Africa costume design.
“These drawings represent the difficulties that children have faced during the Covid pandemic. We are very proud that this artwork will be worn by Miss Universe South Africa at the pageant, taking some of South Africa with her.”
Hendrene Mintcher, principal of Toddies Pre-school and Creche in Randburg said, “The youngsters put so much feeling into the drawings. They came up with images of greeting each other by knocking elbows, of them wearing masks, of social distancing and they showed what they’ve learned about Covid and the precautions necessary to prevent its spread.”
Joubert revealed her national costume and other gowns at her #DestinyDesigned virtual fashion show to empower and showcase 13 local fashion designers. #DestinyDesigned was Joubert’s Miss Universe South Africa social cause initiative and is close to her heart as she is a fashion designer who started her own company, Natalia Jefferys, in 2016. The reigning Miss Universe,
Zozibini Tunzi will crown her successor at an event, set to take place in the US, Florida on May 16 (02h00 to 05h00 on May 17 SA time).
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