The Eastern Cape beauty took the title at the pageant in Atlanta in the US.
"I don't think I have ever had as much support as I did coming into the Miss South Africa crown and so I think this will be something extra special for everyone back at home.I just want to tell them that I love them so much and thank you for all the support they have shown me for the past four months", said Tunzi.The 26-year-old takes over from Catriona Gray of the Philippines.
Several people including Trevor Noah, Oprah Winfrey, and President Cyril Ramaphosa have taken to social media to congratulate Zozibini.
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