MISS SOUTH AFRICA 2023 Prediction

[@DaniWalker]

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[@user-jc6tj2xt1p]

Miss South Africa is next level.

[@londekangcongo4573]

Hi Dani, I'm from South Africa and love how much research you put into episode. Nailed it! For the first time ever I'm totally conflicted as to who I'd like as a winner. Natasha is the obvious choice, she's improved so much. Melissa is a total package. I'm slowly also leaning towards Bryoni, I'd love a south African Indian representative, it's been a while plus she's so intelligent.

[@DaniWalker]

That'd be a strong top 3

[@bongem]

I think many are forgetting the purpose of Miss SA and it’s not to find a queen to go to miss universe. Going to miss universe is one of the duties of a Miss SA. The 1st runner up will perform that duty if a Miss SA is unable to perform that duty. The four pillars of miss SA is what’s important in my opinion. Secondly the sponsors of miss SA are not the same sponsors of MU so i doubt they care about the representative getting a spot at MU although it may be great exposure for our sponsors if a delegate goes to MU(designers etc). Miss SA selects one of the most incredible woman in SA and a placement at MU should not define us because we know the woman of value our organisation produces..so I trust them to make the best decision for South Africa not MU.

[@mambo5014]

If they dont care about Miss Universe why do they spend millions every year inviting MU Queens. Only France is the only country that does crown specifically for international competitions. Miss SA will do everything and anything for MU. If you dont see that then l dont know.

[@mambo5014]

France dont crown for Universe but for France.

[@slibo_ohio]

Finally someone has said it! We are miss SA not miss universe so our aim is to not fulfill miss universe visions nor missions we’re sticking to our 4 pillars of Miss South Africa!

[@krishniarumugam]

Judges are strong influential women in South African society. Some have an association with pageant as part-sponsor-part presenter viz. Bonang Matheba

[@glaznflip1501]

“Consistency is reflective on how dimensional a person is”, that’s a strong life lesson.

[@sinayomaneli7462]

Thank you advice was very helpful especially in the context of Crown chasers provide examples and explanations. The epsiode where the Miss SA finalist were training with the girls soccer/football team called Banyana Banyana. The girls soccer/football team just made history by becoming the first South African football team to Ever qualify for the round of 16 at the Women World Cup.

[@DaniWalker]

That’s incredible!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@sanidhyatrivedi4689]

I wouldn't mind if Natasha wins cause she's just amazing like so consistent and it shows like she can be Miss South Africa! Another fav for the crown is Melissa!! I love her so much and I def think she can easily represent SA and MU She is at that universe level!!

[@ryanlandon7817]

I've been hooked watching the weekly Crown Chasers - Such a fantastic show and I think all countries need to take heed to how they conduct their pageants. It's just Amazing!! Great commentary Dani!!

[@DaniWalker]

I’ve been loving it too ☺️

[@naveedsanadi8547]

@ryanlandon7817 Does eliminated contestant are gone forever or they gonna compete in finale??

[@alloallie]

@@naveedsanadi8547 Rina Hendriks (the South African pageant blogger)said that there will be a voting period for which eliminated contestant comes back in the finale.

[@ryanlandon7817]

@@naveedsanadi8547 The public gets to vote 1 girl back. On the final night there will be a top 8 if I am not mistaken.

[@alankarjoey258]

India also tried this format years ago with Miss Diva (Miss Universe India) but it didn't stick

[@AmericanKendoll]

I really think Melissa is going to win it all! She almost won in 2020 and she’s even more prepared and stronger ‼️Mellisa can bring back a CROWN 👑 for them

[@DaniWalker]

I'd love that for her. Also I love her voice. It's beautiful.

[@samb3303]

Boring, more of the same

[@LauraPL256]

I loooove that they’re basically auditioning them to do what will be the job. To me this is the future of pageantry. The glamour isn’t lost, it’s still there, but it’s so much more than that and what’s expected of titleholders is more, so why not show the world that too?!

[@justpaintingtheperfectpict7168]

South Africa also knows how to put full production too! This yr, they went deep.

[@DaniWalker]

Yesssssss!

[@alloallie]

Great review, Dani ! I think my contenders for the crown are Natasha and Melissa. However, I think they're going to go with Melissa (and Natasha for 1st runner-up so she can go to Supra) just so they can say the winner is going to MU.

[@DaniWalker]

That would make a lot of sense.

[@henriemata9041]

I share the same point of view

[@samb3303]

That would be so unfair. The best girl should win Miss SA (that is after all the most important job) MU comes secondary to the Miss SA title

[@alloallie]

@@samb3303 Well, that girl is still Melissa to me, so...

[@samb3303]

@@alloallie every one has their opinion, but Melissa is definitely not the strongest girl. Even the judges mentioned in episode 5 that she wasnt doing well, she ended in the bottom 3. I doubt she will win, Homba has a better chance

[@Gerard945]

I'm a huge fan of Natasha, I hope she wins!

[@mtkgee6381]

The hunger in Melissa and Natasha's eyes

[@thabangfranslebeya3413]

I wish most fans can note what you said about consistency, mostly philipines and indians fans are very obsessed with their Queens to win all fast track challenges. they even bully other contestants who wins some fast tracks. The queen has to be consistent since she can never be number 1 with everything..miss world 2022, Karolina also noted on that. a queen must know which fast track they are good with and use that to standout.

[@AndreDMalan1966]

Good comment, Thabang.

[@dannylinguist15]

Dani you're so well spoken. Listening to you is therapeutic. ❤️❤️

[@DaniWalker]

🙏🏼 so kind of you

[@daveet337]

Hi Dani, I love this great review! I think Natasha is a worthy winner this year. With the risk of sending a runner up to miss.Universe, I think what may happen is that Melissa wins and goes to miss.Universe and Natasha places 1st runner-up and goes to miss.Supranational. With Africa doing so well in miss.Supranational (Namibia winning in 2021 and South Africa winning in 2022), it will be great to have South Africa winning the 2024 title. If Melissa wins miss.Universe, we will have 2 titles in the bag!

[@DaniWalker]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼yes!

[@k.nows_yt8994]

I feel like Miss South Africa will choose their legacy over the changes (rumors) of the Miss Universe recently. They will still crown the most worthy and deserving candidate. It's either they'll give up the franchise or they did offer a higher bid to be able to send a Runner Up at Miss Universe (since sending a runner up seems to be the rumored problem). or by this case they'll send Shudu, Miss South Africa 2020 as she's technically a Winner (but only a former). Don't know the goal of Natasha if she'll be aiming the winner or just a runner up for the Supranational. It's just sad that if she aims to win, it's 50/50 because of the situation.

[@AndreDMalan1966]

Never thought of Shudu. Good idea!

[@marthamphofu5965]

I feel every girl who enters Miss SA their goal is to win and become Miss SA (it's basically a legendary institution). The Miss universe / SUPRA titles are just secondary. Even though we havr been placing in the past 10 years... But the core goal of Miss SA entrants is to become Miss SA and be part of a long list of memorable admirable iconic women in SA

[@LuhTsele]

Great review Dani. Just thought I should add that Zozi is also the executive producer of Crown Chasers this year.

[@abongilesipondo9665]

I don't understand why you say other contestants have to aim for runner up in order to go to Miss universe. If they win the crown, they will represent SA at Miss universe. The issue here is if Natasha wins, will the miss universe organisation allow a runner up to compete at Miss universe? Rumors are the new owner wants only national pageant winners to compete at miss universe. Since Natasha can't compete again, what will happen with the representation of SA at Miss universe if she wins? Will SA not send anyone? Would the Miss SA organisation risk not sending a representative to miss universe by allowing Natasha to win?

[@DaniWalker]

That’s such a great point. I feel like they’d have to because Natasha is ineligible to compete at Universe again.

[@patrickmacdonald5539]

@@DaniWalker Very good intel!

[@mtkgee6381]

Zozi is some kind of a producer as well as a Host

[@DaniWalker]

Ohhh I didn't catch that. That's incredible!

[@jerobiamjulies6381]

@@DaniWalker Zozi is indeed the executive producer

[@johnnybee4500]

Fun Fact: Christy McGarry was Ms Philippines at Ms. Intercontinental 2010 where she was in the top15. She later joined BB.Pilipinas 2015 and she got the Ms Intercontinental title. She then represented again Philippines and took home 1st runner up at Ms Intercontinental 2015

[@marcytillman25]

I love Miss SA. As others have eluded to, I think there is some uncertainty for potential placements with Natasha in the mix, since she cannot compete again at MU, but also given the fact that the new MUO ownership seems to have expressed their desire for only the national competition winner to compete at MU. So yeah, I feel like there is a major consensus that Natasha would likely be heading to Supra, but what that means for placements will be seen on finals night, or maybe even after, I think. Also, I love Natasha and am still not over her non-placement at MU!! 😁

[@AndreDMalan1966]

It crossed my mind that a conversation was had between the Miss SA organisation and the MU organisation regarding Natasha's participation. Imagine her going to MU and winning? Pia Wurtzbach (3 tries at Miss Philipines before winning MU) on steroids! I wouldn't mind her winning at all but my money is still on Melissa.

[@DaniWalker]

The rules for MU state that a contestant can only compete once. She's ineligible for Universe.

[@AndreDMalan1966]

@@DaniWalker I was aware of that, but I wondered whether the new MU owner would space it up a bit or not. 😁

[@mambo5014]

@@AndreDMalan1966guys the Universe does not revolve around Natasha.

[@AndreDMalan1966]

@@mambo5014 No one said it did. Ever heard of hypothesis? Did you read the last sentence of my initial comment?

[@rachele6844]

@@AndreDMalan1966no whether a new owner or not Natasha will never compete at MU She already did and went unplaced. They can’t bend rules for her

[@jessicamejia2010]

I'm glad I ran into this video. I was so confused by Natasha's decision just based on social media with their one sentence comments lol. But considering how the pageant is set up I can start seeing where her decision came from. I always say the general audiance is usually more judgy/critical because they don't really understand how pageants work.

[@LazarusEli]

Very well explained Queen Dani... Its about consistency to reach the cut and doing your best and not relying on the hype ... ❤❤❤👏👏👏👑👑👑God bless you and more power Dani from your fans and friends here in the Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️💐💐💐

[@mtkgee6381]

Melissa is taking the crown ans she will go to Miss Universe, Natasha will be first runner up going to Supranational.

[@DaniWalker]

That'd make a lot of sense for the org. I've always loved Melissa

[@juliosoafiavy3170]

Shudu the fomer Miss SA 2020 will represent SA at MU if Natasha will be next Miss SA .

[@rachele6844]

@@juliosoafiavy3170Shudu can’t the winner has to be new and crowned in 2023 MU rules

[@henricksuniverse1878]

Amazing Episode as always Dani. Its really interesting to see Nathasha again competing for Miss SA however im just curious about the new rules to compete at MU; RU are still able to compete? Unfortunately its really hard to get a spot at MU as title holder RU. According to what we saw the past 5 years SA dont come to play so Im not sure if they will take the risk to send a RU at MU.

[@MISSVENEZUELAINICIOS]

Hi Dear Dani :) I loved to watch this video. My favorite is Natasha so if she wins she will go to Miss Supranational 2024. something similar happens here in France, the winner not always goes to Miss Universe and it's more important to be MISS FRANCE than Miss Universe. kisses my dear, It's Alex , we met last year in Poland at Miss Supranational :)

[@krishniarumugam]

MIss SA Organisation no longer holds the MIss World Licence

[@MISSVENEZUELAINICIOS]

@@krishniarumugam oh i forgot.

[@shawvick]

Miss south africa is miss universe

[@tristanndc]

This video is very educational, it was only until recent, I realized I was missing out because I was too shy to post on tiktok and reels because I was scared of what others would think of me!

[@judejohnjohnson8596]

Thank you for this video! I love your enthusiasm.

[@DaniWalker]

You’re very welcome 💕

[@pumlakambule8297]

Thanks for the video For us it would be weird. We always sent our Winner to Miss Universe. I think it would be weird to send a Runner up. Hopefully the person who wins Miss SA can be the person we send to Miss Universe. But we also had Miss SA 2021 winning Miss Supranational 2022. So maybe their sending the Winner of Miss SA to Miss Supranational 2024.❤❤❤ I love Miss SA pageant.

[@ShriyaBoppana]

I loved how in-depth this was. THANK YOU

[@DaniWalker]

Very welcome 😊

[@neilbruce123]

Why would they not aim for the crown?.If they win it they go.If Natasha wins they would be 1 st runner up and then go.

[@wot4922]

The most deserving will win. They're really being made to work hard for it. Even those that are eliminated, will have learnt so much that they could use life-long ❤🇿🇦

[@jeffzest8393]

Thx for link to “Crown Chasers.” Although the first season is available, the episodes for the current season will not play.

[@mathelesenyeho7811]

Thanks Danie. Levern went to a school 500m from my place; it is said she bullied people and my niece attested to this.

[@shasha._]

But i thought miss universe said that only the pageant winner goes to miss universe. So if natasha wins South Africa wont participate at miss universe?? Because runners ups arent allowed to compete at miss universe. am confused now😢

[@jeremiah7494]

Natasha has grown soooo much i wouldn't mind if she takes the title

[@neilbruce123]

Hi Dani,hope you are doing ok.As always great vid.

[@jubaildayao1364]

Dani, I think your last point is not entirely accurate. The contestants don't need to aim lower than the Miss SA title to qualify for Miss Universe. Regardless of who wins the Miss SA title, the organization will assign which woman will go to Miss Universe, Miss World, or Miss Supranational. If another contestant, other than Natasha wins Miss SA, the winner might go to Miss Universe, depending on the assignment given by the Miss SA organization. Great content from you, Dani.

[@jerobiamjulies6381]

Miss SA does not hold the licence to Miss World anymore! Miss SA only holds two licences

[@johngabrieltag-at8106]

Hey Dani! I hope so you're going to post a Miss Grand Philippines 2023 Competition and the Miss Universe Local Competition and I hope so you post a video of you talk about the 2 types of Opening Dress in Miss Universe (also other pageantry): Free Style (1997,2001,2016,2018,2019), Uniform Style or Followed dress and what's your favorite or which one do you think is the best

[@kevinwilliamsx3]

This is really cool. Talk about networking. Can't wait to see more stuff from South Africa.

[@samb3303]

Natasha has to win, she is by far the most consistent and hardest working candidate this year. If she doesnt win, the Miss SA Org will lose all credibility and respect 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🙏🙏🙏

[@TaniaT6]

Wonderful review Dani♥️♥️♥️

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you! 🤗

[@cputhforlife]

next week Miss universe Thailand August 20 ❤ Miss universe SA. ❤ Today. Love both THEM😊

[@samkemakhoba7981]

This is exactly what i said after the latest episode. I do think Natasha is going to win Miss SA. She will do well at Miss Supranational. However Melissa is ready for Miss Universe and i hope the MissU org does not look down on her(or any other chosen lady) for being runner up.

[@samb3303]

Melissa didn't do that well in crown chasers. They may send Homba instead although I would prefer Bryoni for Miss Universe and Natasha for Miss SA

[@rachele6844]

After the interview Jordan pulled a 360 and can snatch the crown

[@samb3303]

@@rachele6844 possibly, although im not sure that will be enough. Lets see

[@rachele6844]

@@samb3303I feel like Bryoni,Jordan,Homba,Nande can easily snatch it they have been improving interview is enough to push you through to the top 5

[@samb3303]

@@rachele6844 i hope they dont only consider interview, then crown chasers has been a complete waste of time. They need to take all that into account, and Natasha was BY FAR the strongest and most consistent in all the challenges, plus she is the most experienced. If it is based on MERIT, Natasha should win. If not, the whole Org is a farce, and also racist

[@clashaccount2166]

😱 I can believe it took me 3 mins to learn how to navigate the app 😅 now I get to watch Miss SA for the first time as a whole in 8+ years 🤭

[@DaniWalker]

Yayy! Now you can watch!

[@kariroh1771]

Danny I have a Question. Why U haven’t done one of PR that the Final is August 24. Today was interview. It’s frustrating because no one absolutely no one talks about PR knowing that is a Power House WITH 5 MU CROWNS TOP 3 .

[@DaniWalker]

I've done a few PR recaps for the years. I'm at Miss NY USA this weekend so I'll have to see what there's time for.

[@sheila6188]

Meu sonho ser miss África ❤❤❤

[@mecailabeth]

Thank you for sharing I can’t wait to watch

[@DaniWalker]

You are so welcome

[@samb3303]

This is actually the second year they filmed Crown Chasers, not the first year

[@mattazmy]

This is a best recap for future contestants.

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you! I think the Crown Chasers series really sums up what judges are looking for now a days if contestants truly listen.

[@mattazmy]

@@DaniWalker I agree. Miss Universe is a job interview as a brand ambassador. Pageants have changed, but some fans forgot that the contestants' overall performance was judged for the last round.

[@glaznflip1501]

That dress by the way is stunning on you! Pair that with a leather jacket and it will just elevate it even further.

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you! It's Free People, it was a great thrift find!

[@patrickmacdonald5539]

I've missed you Dani! Love from Mr Gay World Australia 2016

[@DaniWalker]

💕💕💕

[@danielaaronmartinez8958]

min 5;33 the blonde with red dress competing with you was Olivia Jordan?

[@Lulu-wv1nt]

My favourites are Natasha, Nande, Homba, Bryoni

[@lindzeesudberry3115]

Dani We need your Opinion on the new Miss USA owner and your favorites for Miss USA

[@cristian4677]

Daniii can you your top for Mexicooo 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽😊😊😊 I’m curious to know who your faves are! 😄

[@moisesflores9109]

Wonderful reviews like always, I hate that Jordan didn't win ;(

[@DaniWalker]

There’s just so many high quality contestants in South Africa 🥹💕

[@kundonasaing8983]

15:24 totally agreed on this !!! It’s always the same , the girls needs to be more creative

[@dl733]

The new CEO, of Miss Universe, has made it clear she does not want a national runner-up competing at Miss Universe. Consequently, if Natasha is crowned Miss SA she cannot compete at Miss Universe and consequently South Africa will not have a representative!

[@samuelebonugwo2535]

That's not true, Natasha can win and shudu will be sent to univers

[@juliosoafiavy3170]

The strong rumored is that they will send Shudu to represent SA at MU if Natasha will be the next Miss SA .

[@AgentAO7]

She can’t compete again to Miss Universe

[@ofentseshezi9507]

@@juliosoafiavy3170Shudu’s reign is over… it has been over for a year now. There’s absolutely no way they can send her to MU

[@shingfungliu6254]

@@ofentseshezi9507 So is Diane, Miss France 2022 But Diane is competing in MU now.

[@tumeloanderson9345]

Homba is my Fighter..

[@lewisrikhotso2218]

My top 3 are Homba Natasha and Melisa and definitely Natasha is winning the crown

[@joeykim8820]

If Natasha is no longer in the picture, the probability of representing in Miss Universe increases. As long as you are among the top 3, whether you win or not, you have the opportunity to go to MU. Your chances of going up further if Natasha is also among the top 3, regardless of whether she wins or not.

[@plasmafusion1]

Can Natasha represent SA again at Miss Universe if she wins this year? This is not clear to me.

[@astoldbychrisv9464]

No, she cannot! You can only represent your country once at Miss Universe.

[@zikhonamhlauli9379]

Yes Natasha will take the crown and Homba and Anke will be runner ups

[@Histoire-fb5qe]

Dani can you help Miss Universe France ?

[@Roma-SRyan]

If my goal is to be Miss Universe im aiming to win Miss SA. Idc about Miss Unplaced Natasha, whats mine will be mine

[@dreamerycreamery9065]

How many girls left now?

[@DaniWalker]

I think 8 but they'll cut to 7 for the last episode of the show before the on stage competition.

[@ryanlandon7817]

@@DaniWalker The public then gets to vote 1 girl back which will make a top 8 on final night.

[@winstonparkies7142]

Brayoni Govender watch the space

[@alizwathwala5763]

Weather Natasha wins or not she will compete at miss super national and most likely place well

[@neilbruce123]

Dani if we believe in the 10 year winner then Venezuela was crowned in 2013!

[@daymondcorte6972]

Isn't Anne wants the winner to represent the country ??

[@DaniWalker]

You can only compete at Miss Universe once.

[@fatehbelfi9499]

Natasha am sorry but thats enough...give a chance to others girls .....she represents South Africa in miss universe 2020 enough .....much respect

[@sanidhyatrivedi4689]

Well Miss South Africa isn't only about going to Miss Universe the winner of Miss SA has her own duties and that's what Natasha is aiming for! She wants to be Miss South Africa exclusively Natasha

[@bandile21]

Highly doubt Natasha will win, Melissa is my pick

[@bobbymobley6414]

So is it a rule that because she already competed in Miss universe she can’t compete again in miss universe?

[@DaniWalker]

Correct, you can only compete at Miss Universe once.

[@mogp427]

12:41...true.

[@eddybeer6193]

why aim for a runner up if you can be Miss South Africa and go to Miss Universe. just sayin ✌🏻☺️

[@TaniaT6]

If Natasha wins, I think the MU owner should understand if a runner up is sent by SA coz its their rules that say a contestant cannot compete twice otherwise Natasha would go.

[@Histoire-fb5qe]

No. France or Vietnam are not able to send RU un Universe for exemple. Only winner

[@mysticgirl916]

Miss France has an unusual pageant schedule that often overlaps their national final with Miss World and Miss Universe. According to the titleholder's contract, they have to be at the next competition to pass on the title to their successor, due to scheduling conflicts they would be unable to compete at either of the two pageants. So a titleholder could switch years with another (like what Flora Coquerel and Camille Cerf did in 2014 and 2015, as well as Clémence Botino and Amandine Petit in 2020 and 2021), the organization could appoint a past titleholder to go in their place (Maeva Coucke going in place of Vaimalama Chaves in 2019), send their first runner-up, or even delay going until they're ready (Diane Leyre going to MU this year)

[@onolophakela6962]

My top 3 are: Natasha Anke Mellisa

[@siphosethu1523]

❤️🇿🇦👑

[@winstonparkies7142]

Mike Drop will decide.

[@BobbyWalkKaanjosa]

The girls who compete at Miss Universe representing Nigeria where always runner ups to the winner coz the winner goes to Miss World

[@rachele6844]

That’s why they don’t place at MU

[@AgentAO7]

If Natasha wins, she can’t compete anymore to Miss Universe, right? If she wins she either goes to Miss World or Miss Supranational.

[@DaniWalker]

She would go to Supra because they no longer have a World franchise.

[@Mel-ov8kd]

I don’t think they will crown any returnee, they may be runners up but not the winner🤞

[@prnps]

Winner always went to Miss World and Miss Universe but since both pageants are now close together the winner ends up going to one. So Natasha will go to Miss World or Miss Supranational.

[@nozewu]

Miss SA no longer has the licence to Miss World so Natasha can only go to Supra whether she wins or became runner up

[@prnps]

@@nozewu thx for the update I didn’t know.

[@RC-jp4do]

Spoiler...a dark horse will win Miss SA...I'm just saying.

[@mogp427]

Homba!

[@rachele6844]

Jordan will win after that interview 😭😭😭😭plus she’s a model

[@RC-jp4do]

Guess I was wrong...oh well best wishes to the new Miss SA.