Ndavi Nokeri is a 23-year-old beauty queen from Tzaneen. She comes from a devoutly Christian family and received her upbringing in one. Both of her parents hold the position of pastor. She is the family’s youngest child and is also fluent in Xitsonga and Sepedi in addition to English and Afrikaans. In 2021, earned her bachelor’s degree in investment management. Nokeri is passionate about advocating for equal educational opportunities for all and is devoting her reign to increasing this awareness. She believes that pageants give women the platform to advocate for a cause they believe in and lists her role models as Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi, former Miss World Rolene Strauss, and her own mother, Betty Nokeri. Ndavi has emerged as a strong contender for the Miss Universe 2022 crown.