“We’re a Chosen Country”: Romanda Hombir Wins Miss World Africa 2026 at 73rd Miss World Finale
- South Africa's Romanda Hombir was crowned Miss World Africa 2026 at the 73rd Miss World grand finale on 5 September 2026
- The announcement came during a live pageant stage reveal, with fellow contestants applauding the South African titleholder
- South Africans online erupted with pride, noting the country had claimed both Mrs and Miss World titles in the same year
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South Africa added another crown to its collection. Romanda Hombir was announced as Miss World Africa 2026 at the 73rd Miss World grand finale on 5 September 2026, sending local fans into a frenzy online.
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The moment was captured in a video posted by TikTok account @crownupdates.africa, which showed the announcement unfolding on a brightly lit indoor pageant stage. Hombir stood among a large group of contestants in formal gowns as the Miss Africa title was confirmed and applause broke out from those around her.
The win left South Africa riding high in the pageant world. Watch the crowning moment from the 73rd Miss World 2026 finale:
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Mzansi discusses Miss World SA win
South Africans and fans across the continent flooded the comments section with celebrations:
@Rholdah_ZA said:
"All those so-called African pageant bloggers that kept leaving her out of the Africa team must be fuming 😂 they thought pageants were popularity contests 😂"
@Jasmine wrote:
"Romanda Hombir, Miss World Africa fought for that title so she deserves it ❤️"
@Craig Freeman added:
"Aren't we 🇿🇦 tired of winning! Miss World Africa and we won against the All Blacks (again)!? 😅"
@Kgošana celebrated:
"We really carried this win like a trophy."
@noxzsa shared:
"What God has made to be will be. 🥰 South Africa is a chosen country."
@ArchAngelEnt said:
"I'm Nigerian, but congratulations sis 👏"
@kwenzekileM added:
"The world is not just watching, it is crowning South Africa 😭😂 nine sharp lapho Lagos right on time, Lagos."
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