Johannesburg – Fans gathered in their numbers at O.R. Tambo International Airport on Saturday to welcome Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi.
The beauty queen returned to South Africa for the first time since winning the prestigious Miss Universe title in December 2019.
Zozi was met with loud cheers when she appeared at the airport, greeting the crowd which congregated in her honour.
Her welcome party included Miss SA, Sasha Lee, the Soweto Gospel Choir, who also performed at the event, as well as hundreds of little girls who waited in bated breath to meet their idol.
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She's here! #MissUniverseHomecoming #ZoziHomecoming pic.twitter.com/Qjp7iPvMXr
— Channel24 (@Channel24) February 8, 2020
The 26-year-old's week-long stay in SA will see her tour the country, jetting off to her hometown in the Eastern Cape, and later making her way to Cape Town.
SEE MORE VIDEOS FROM ZOZI'S ARRIVAL HERE:
The energy is electric at O. R. Tambo International Airport as fans await the arrival of @MissUniverse Zozibini Tunzi. pic.twitter.com/bmnN0sGvk9
— Channel24 (@Channel24) February 8, 2020
The artist known as "Rasta" is here as well painting a portrait of Zozibini. #MissUniverseHomecoming pic.twitter.com/k6evYfStBo
— Channel24 (@Channel24) February 8, 2020
Welcome home, Zozi! #MissUniverseHomecoming pic.twitter.com/AEfSJSkeAy
— Channel24 (@Channel24) February 8, 2020
#TakeUpSpace #MissUniverseHomecoming pic.twitter.com/pBLP2hLlno
— Channel24 (@Channel24) February 8, 2020
Neliswa Sibiya performing her track "Mama ka Bafana" for crowds as we await Zozi's arrival. #ZoziHomecoming #MissUniverseHomecoming pic.twitter.com/lo7r9xCCUi
— Channel24 (@Channel24) February 8, 2020
The Soweto Gospel Choir leads the National Anthem. #MissUniverseHomecoming #ZoziHomecoming pic.twitter.com/Zlm8wtQEFS
— Channel24 (@Channel24) February 8, 2020