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South
Africans are celebrating after Rolene Strauss was crowned as Miss World 2014,
becoming the third South African to win the title, BBC/SAPA/Sowetan report.
The
22-year-old medical student was named in London, with an estimated global
audience of one billion.
President
Jacob Zuma said "We are very proud that our very own has earned this
prestigious title after months of hard work and dedication.
"Ms
Strauss has demonstrated the capability of South Africans to shine on the world
stage," Zuma said in a statement.
"We
are confident that she will fly the South African flag even higher as she
performs her new responsibilities. On behalf of all South Africans, we extend
our hearty congratulations [and] wish her the very best in this new role."
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More than 120 countries were represented at this
year's Miss World pageant (Photo credit: BBC)
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The
University of Free State medical student beat out first princess Miss Hungary
Edina Kulcsar and second princess Miss USA Elizabeth Safrit to bring the title
home.
The
last time a South African won the title was in 1974 when Anneline Kriel was
crowned Miss World.
Lead
SA said the 22-year-old made the nation proud.
"We
are ending this year on a high note, as we bring the crown home after 40 years.
Rolene is only the third South African to walk away as Miss World," said
Lead SA.
"We
have extraordinary talent and leadership in South Africa. Rolene has shown that
beauty can have a significant purpose," Lead SA said.
Strauss
is a true ambassador of South Africa and Mpumalanga, Anthony Benadie MPL and
Democratic Alliance Mpumalanga leader said.
"Yielding
from Volksrust in the Pixley ka Isaka Seme municipality, we are proud of her
achievement," he said in a statement.
"Being
crowned Miss World 2014, brings with it immense responsibility and we are
confident that she will represent our country and province well."
Support
for Strauss poured in on social media website Twitter.
Singer
Lira wrote: "#MissSA2014 #RoleneStrauss just won #MissWorld2014. I am so
PROUD of her!!"
University
of Free State rector and Vice-Chancellor Jonathan Jansen tweeted: STOP CRYING!
SO BLOODY PROUD OF MY STUDENT. THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE CELEBRATES
TONIGHT! WELL DONE ROLENE. YOU LIFT US UP".
Meanwhile, the university
posted on Facebook: "Miss World is a Kovsie! Congratulations to Rolene
Strauss for conquering the world. You have made us so proud."
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