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3 days ago
- Entertainment
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'. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
3 days ago
- Entertainment
Rigged? Zoalize fails to make Miss World Top 40
South African pageant fans are crying foul after Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg failed to place in the Top 40 of the Miss World on Saturday, 31 May. The law student was a clear favourite in the run-up to the finale, and she even scooped the award for best designer for her gown inspired by SA's national flower, the Protea. Miss World – which took place in India – was won by Thailand's Opal Suchata. Despite being hailed as a strong contender, Zoalize van Rensburg's fans were shocked when she failed to make the Top 40 or quarter-finals. The first round saw over 100 contestants being whittled down to just 40 finalists – ten for each continental region. Africa's finalists were Botswana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Namibia, Nigeria, Somalia, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Ultimately, Ethiopia's Hasset Dereje was crowned Miss World Africa. Opal Suchata later became the first Thai representative to be crowned Miss World. On social media, pageant fans were shocked that many of their favourites – particularly South Africa's Zoalize – had not made the cut. Pageant enthusiast @the_pageant_prince was shocked at South Africa's exclusion, posting,' Zoalize was loved and the winner on so many pages. And to not make the Top 40, what? It's just not possible!' Others like @ntsxki called out Miss World for essentially rigging the pageant, posting, 'They're eliminating the competition for their pre-determined winner'. Another, @meli0.2 added of Zoalize being snubbed: 'Daylight robbery'. 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 mess up chances for other representatives in the future'. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg wins World Designer Award for Africa at Miss World 2025
Miss World SA 2025, Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg shines at a global stage after she worn an award for her stunning dress which paid tribute to SA's beautiful and diverse flora. Image: Instagram/Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg Miss World South Africa 2025, Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg raised the South African flag high after she won the World Designer Award for Africa at the global Miss World Top Model Competition. Representing the nation in a custom-made off-the-shoulder dress that paid tribute to the vibrant and broad flora in Mzansi, Jansen van Rensburg strutted the runway at the prestigious contest which took place recently in India. The beauty queen rocked a stunning champagne dress which featured hand-embroidered work as well as a cape with floral designs. The garment is designed by and created by Juan William Aria, a fashion designer that has made outfits for several beauty queens in SA, including Natasha Vermaak, Byroni Govender, Mia le Roux and Ndavi Nokeri. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg's dress that is custom-made and designed by Juan William Aria. Image: Instagram/Miss World During her acceptance speech, the 18-year-old shared the inspiration behind the dress and why she chose to incorporate the protea flower in her look. 'Namaste world, Hello India it is an absolute privilege to stand here. I am overwhelmed with joy and I am sure my designer is back home is as well," she said on stage. 'My design is inspired by our national flower which is the protea. Not only does it represent strength but it represents the beauty of people, it represents our diversity as there is so many different types of proteas. 'Inside, you will see some fynbos which is a naturally grown plant in SA which represents humility to me and I think that is a representation of SA. And I wear it with pride and grace,' she said. Jansen van Rensburg added that the flower print is custom-made and locally sourced in our country. Meanwhile, the official Miss World page on Instagram announced Jansen van Rensburg as the winner and congratulated the model. They captioned the post: 'Congratulations to Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg, Miss World South Africa, winner of the World Designer Award-Africa! 'Zoalize took the stage in a breathtaking creation by Juan William Aria, a masterpiece that celebrated the richness of South Africa's natural beauty and cultural soul,' they captioned the post.
