Miss Universe: Experts share tips for Bryoni Govender

Bryoni Govender is a hot contender to win the Miss Universe crown this weekend. In fact, many have tipped the 27-year-old lawyer to secure South Africa’s fourth title win!

The local beauty was crowned the Miss SA runner-up in August and will represent Mzansi at the pageant finale this weekend.

Miss Universe will take place on Sunday, 19 November. It will be televised live on SABC 3 channel.

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BRYONI GOVENDER EYES MISS UNIVERSE CROWN

After arriving in El Salvador, Bryoni Govender has been putting her best foot forward in the Miss Universe prelims.

This includes interviews, fashion shows, and behind-the-scene actions in the build-up to the finale.

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Bryoni originally entered Miss SA in 2018 – ultimately won by Tamaryn Green – and placed in the Top 12.  She re-entered in 2023 and was placed as first runner-up to winner Natasha Joubert.

She said of her plans to win the crown: “I should be the next Miss Universe because I embody diversity, not only from my country but from around the world.

“I’m standing for minorities. For women and girls who look like me to know that their differences will become their superpowers”.

WHAT PAGEANT EXPERTS HAVE TO SAY

On several YouTube channels, many pageant predictors have placed Bryoni Govender in their Top 10 and Top 3 leaderboards.

Here’s what a few distinguished ones had to say about her…

Alvin Sebetero

“I am unbelievably amazed by who she is and what she is presenting. Bryoni is already sealed for a spot [in the Top 3].

“South Africa may take home their fourth crown with Bryoni.”

Rina Hendriks

“She is gorgeous, authentic. She is showing the confidence that I love”

Dani Walker

“South Africa is another powerhouse! She is very intelligent”.

“She looks Top 5!”

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Pageant Empress

“Bryoni has outstanding public speaking skills, which is the special talent of all South African beauty queens.

“I love her national costume. I love the blend of South African and Indian cultures.”

Luis Portelles

“Bryoni has one of the most exciting looks of the competition. She is giving us royalty with every appearance. 

“Knowing the calibre behind the team in South Africa, I know that Bryoni is going to bring many surprises.