Bryoni Natalie Govender may not have been able to clinch the Miss South Africa 2023 crown at the finals held on 13th August 2023 but she is definitely ready to embark on an ‘Universal’ journey! The stunning beauty from Kempton Park, who was adjudged as the first runner-up on the finale night, has been confirmed to compete at Miss Universe 2023.

Bryoni is 27 years of age and stands 5 feet 8 inches tall. This was Bryoni’s second attempt at winning Miss South Africa 2023 crown as she competed in 2018 for the first time and placed in the Top 12. For Bryoni, her second attempt was a testament to championing women empowerment.

“I want to exemplify the notion that ‘empowered women empower women’ by using my voice and lived experience of never giving up on my dreams and refusing to allow others to narrate my story”, she quoted.

An aspiring lawyer, Bryoni is an LLB graduate and a candidate attorney in Melrose Arch. Bryoni describes herself as graceful, ambitious and courageous, the traits she will take forward as she will represent her country at Miss Universe 2023 and try to win the crown home.

Since Natasha already joined Miss Universe in 2020, the rules do not allow her to participate again and thus, the opportunity has been awarded to the Miss South Africa 2023 1st Runner-up. The Indian descent beauty queen, Bryoni will use her platform to achieve her long-term goals as she wants to educate people about their rights and equality standards.

Miss Universe 2023, the 72nd edition of Miss Universe, is scheduled to be held in San Salvador, El Salvador on 18th November 2023 where Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel of the United States will crown her successor at the end of the event finale.