Local beauty queen wins first princess title in Mrs Universe SA
Heidi Betz described herself as a small-town girl before setting out to compete in the coveted Mrs Universe South Africa pageant. There is nothing small-town about her accomplishments, though.
She came back from the grand finale at the Menlyn Barnyard Theatre in Pretoria on Thursday February 17 with the first princess title.
The Mrs Universe South Africa title was won by Uyleta Nel-Marais and the second princess is Phumzile Ntshabele. At the finale, Betz competed in three rounds, namely national costume, swimwear and evening wear.
The finale also had three talent sections. Betz performed a monologue she had written for the evening. The talent section was won by Lebo Hlakola. Her national costume was handmade and designed by Naseema Dudhia of Silk Threads in Rustenburg, and further handcrafted by Wanga Gladys Ramuhuyu of Wanga Bridal Boutique in Lydenburg.
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Betz thanked all her sponsors for the event. “Thank you to Woolworths fashion for my swimwear and designer Stephen van Eeden of Cape Town for my evening gown. It was initially designed for the reigning Miss Supranational 2021, Chanique Rabi.
Thank you to the other people who made this journey possible: Steve Madden for the shoes, Keira-Ann of YDE for the jewellery, the modelling coach, Ronel Joubert, her talent coach, Antoinette Wilson, Akabeko Boutique Hotel and Morgan Nissan Lydenburg, Westvaal Lydenburg, Waterdotcom, Dolfie@Kleinbegin, Retha’s Kitchens, Patricia Silva de Franca of Honey Fashion and Accessories, Sun Security, Hanas Mica Lydenburg, Zinplex, Rooibos Products, Seamfree Underwear, Duet Spa Lydenburg, Elizabeth Artistry and Design, Me Clothing, Rock Paper Scissors Salon, Liefdeskraal Wedding Venue, Classic Hair and Beauty Salon and Mitra Sudaki in Sandton. “This entire journey has shaped me, guided me and humbled me. I am very excited about what the future holds. I am extremely blessed. Thank you for everyone’s love and support along the way. I hope I made Lydenburg and South Africa proud.”
