SA's Zoalize responds to Miss World 'snub'
South Africa's Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg has responded to criticism from the public following her early exit from the Miss World pageant.
The law student – a fan favourite – surprisingly did not make the Top 40.
On Saturday, 31 May, Thailand's Opal Suchata won the crown in the finale, which took place in India.
In an Instagram Story, SA representative Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg shared a message to her fans.
It read: 'I can't wait to come back to our beautiful country. I see all your messages, I feel all your love, and I appreciate you all. We might not have gotten the result we expected, but never let this break our spirit.'
The brunette beauty added, 'South Africa, you will always be my pride and safe place'. Image via Instagram: @zoalizevr
While Miss World South Africa has not officially commented on Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg's early exit, franchise owner Carol Bouwer did repost a telling message from a pageant fan account.
It read: 'Today's outcome was deeply disappointing. I know that many people are expecting an outrage from us. But I do hope that we will keep calm and accept the Miss World organisation's decision.
'Speaking ill will not only reflect on us bad as a country. But also mess up chances for other representatives in the future'.
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