Miss Universe

Ndavi Nokeri is a firm favourite for the Miss Universe pageant, which takes place on 14 January 2022.
Images via Facebook: Miss SA

Miss Universe: Pageant prediction reveal top picks – SA makes cut!

Mzansi for Miss Universe? Here’s who pageant experts revealed on their prediction lists – and what they have to say about SA’s Ndavi Nokeri.

Miss Universe

Ndavi Nokeri is a firm favourite for the Miss Universe pageant, which takes place on 14 January 2022.
Images via Facebook: Miss SA

Miss South Africa Ndavi Nokeri has a fighting chance to become the next Miss Universe if pageant predictions are anything to go by.

Not only are sites like Missology and Go Pageant singing her praises, but they’re also convinced that SA is a breeding ground for top-class winners.

The Miss Universe pageant takes place on Saturday, 14 January in New Orleans, USA .

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According to Go Pageant, there are several boxes Miss Universe entrants need to tick before making the shortlist for their Top 10 winner predictions.

They include:

  • A healthy body and mind
  • Being confident and well-rounded
  • A Good sense of style and beauty
  • Having a strong personality and being able to handle pressure

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SOUTH AFRICA’S NDAVI MAKES TOP 10 PREDICTION SHORTLIST

Meanwhile, Ndavi Nokeri has found herself a Miss Universe favourite for many pageant prediction organisations, who shared their views online.

Here’s what they had to say about the Miss SA title holder…

Go Pageant

“Ndavi is an inspiring example of beauty and grace. She’s definitely a front-runner in this batch. Her presence in the Miss Universe competition is sure to bring a unique perspective.

“She is an elegant, confident, and inspiring woman who brings a lot of positive energy to the competition. Her catwalk is stunning; she commanded the stage with her graceful presence and confident stride. She is a true example of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity, and her story of resilience and self-belief is sure to inspire many”.

Luis Portelles

“She has communication skills, performance, and the overall aura of a winner.

“I love how she focuses on being the most authentic version of herself, like issues that black women face in everyday life.

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“Having Miss South Africa behind her already gives her a huge advantage. They have one of the most advanced teams in terms of preparing queens and seeing trends ahead of time”.

Dani Walker

“She’s stunning and well-styled.”

Alvin Sebetero

“She has passed my expectations…Ndavi is one of my favourite representatives of South Africa in terms of quality and performance. She’s got the looks, she’s got the walk, she can speak, and she has a great back story!”

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“No matter how many times they change the format, South Africa has mastered how they prepare their candidates

TOP 3 PICKS FOR MISS UNIVERSE WINNER

Go Pageant:

  1. Puerto Rico
  2. Columbia
  3. Philippines

Missology:

  1. Curaçao 
  2. Venezuela 
  3. Puerto Rico

Luis Portelles

  1. Venezuela
  2. Philippines
  3. Colombia

Alvin Sebetero

  1. Venezuela
  2. Philippines
  3. Dominican Republic