Former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi ties the knot in Western Cape


Former Miss South Africa and Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi surprised fans after sharing photos from her intimate wedding ceremony.

Wearing a stunning dress by Vietnamese fashion designer Phan Huy, the big day took place on Saturday, March 22 at the Belair Pavilion in Paarl, Western Cape.

Zozibini, now 31, became South Africa's third Miss Universe winner in 2019 and the first black South African woman to win the prestigious international pageant.

After Miss Universe, the international TV host, model and actress made her acting debut in the film "The Woman King" and was invited to cohost the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 pageant.

Photos: Zozibini Tunzi / Instagram

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