Miss South Africa (Miss SA) viewers have accused pageant organisers of “favouring” Top 10 finalist Natasha Joubert.

Some have even claimed that the competition is rigged in her favour.

 

 

 

Natasha – a 2020 Miss SA Top 3 runner-up – is competing for the second time in the hopes of winning the title. Her competitiveness and determination has seen her win three consecutive Crown Chasers reality TV episodes.

 

NATASHA JOUBERT WINS THIRD ‘CROWN CHASERS’ EPISODE
On Sunday, 6 August, Natasha Joubert was named the winner of the Miss SA reality show, Crown Chasers.

Her win marks her third consecutive victory in the show geared at putting the Top 10 contestants through a series of challenges, including testing their entrepreneurial and business skills.

In 2020, Natasha placed as second-runner-up to winner Shudu Musida. In May 2021, Natasha appeared at the Miss Universe pageant on behalf of the pageant.

Miss South Africa triplets
Miss South Africa triplets (L-R) Thato Mosehle, Shudufhadzo Musida and Natasha Joubert. Image via Facebook: @misssouthafrica

Image: @NatashaJoubert/Instagram
Pageant spokesperson Janine Walker told The South African: “Natasha wanted to enter again, and Miss South Africa Organisation rules allow her participation.”

According to the pageant FAQ and eligibility regulations, applicants who placed as finalists in previous competitions may enter again. However, it stipulates: “The applicant may not have placed as a runner-up within the two preceding pageant years nor have previously held the title of Miss South Africa.”