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Bloemfontein lawyer wins special prize at Mrs Universe crowning─── TSHEHLA KOTELI 08:36 Thu, 09 Feb 2023
A Bloemfontein-based lawyer, Uyleta Nel–Marais, also Mrs Universe South Africa, has been awarded the Compassion Award at the International Mrs Universe crowning in Bulgaria.
Nel-Marais said she felt privileged to represent South Africa at this international competition. “Every time they said South Africa, I couldn't help but give my biggest smile on stage,” she added. She was also part of the Top 25 finalists at the pageant.
This lawyer was crowned Mrs Universe SA in February 2022. At the time of preparing for the international finale, she told Bloemfontein Courant “the excitement is getting more each day as it gets closer to leaving for Bulgaria. I am just over the moon that it’s here and I’m ready to represent our beautiful country.”
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The crowning was held between 30 January and 5 February 2023.
During her interview with the newspaper, she also added that she looks forward to meeting the delegates from different countries and enjoying every moment on and off the stage. Other people also took to Facebook to share the news and excitement.
