Mzansi shows Shudufhadzo Musida some love after Miss World upset

Mzansi shows Shudufhadzo Musida some love after Miss World upset

"From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you my beloved South Africa for your unwavering support ," says Shudufhadzo. 

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Miss South Africa 2020 Shudufhadzo Musida/ Instagram (@official_misssa, Willem Botha for Miss South Africa)

After several delays due to COVID-19, the Miss World pageant finally held its final ceremony on Wednesday. 

Our golden girl, Shudufhadzo Musida, made it to the top 40 at the 70th Edition of the pageant in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The 25-year-old, unfortunately, did make it to the top 13. Poland's Karolina Bielawska was declared the fairest of them all. 

Shree Saini from America was crowned first runner-up, while Côte d’Ivoire's Olivia Yace was named the second runner-up. 

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Shudufhadzo, who won the 'Beauty With A Purpose' segment of the pageant, took to Instagram to thank South Africans for their support throughout her journey. 

"From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you my beloved South Africa for [the] unwavering support and love I have received from you throughout this journey! I felt it within my soul as I stepped out on stage! I cannot wait to take you along as I enter this new chapter of my life!" she wrote. 

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Scores of South Africans, including former beauty queens, took to social media to show Shudufhadzo some love. 

"You were magnificent and we were incredibly lucky to have been under your reign. Can’t wait to witness your light shine even more," Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi commented.

Miss South Africa 2015 Liesl Laurie wrote: "Our forever queen."

Miss South Africa 1994, Basetsana Kumalo, wished Shudu luck.

"You reigned with such grace, purpose and distinction. The Queen of hearts. May your star continue to shine as you journey onto your next chapter of your life. May the grace of God carry you always @shudufhadzomusida you are loved." 

Here's a look at what others had to say:

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Main image courtesy of Instagram/@official_misssa, Willem Botha for Miss South Africa

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