Our very own Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi, is on a week-long Homecoming Tour of South Africa.
The 26-year-old was crowned Miss Universe in Atlanta, US, last December and has spent the last couple of months at her new base in New York.
Now, fans can finally celebrate with Zozibini as she visits Johannesburg, Cape Town, Mthatha and the two villages she grew up in - Tsolo and Dutywa - in the Eastern Cape.
She landed to a rousing welcome at OR Tambo Airport on Saturday.
MOTHERLAND: Zozibini Tunzi with her parents
She was delighted to see her parents and her three sisters.
“The support of my family has been crucial to my success,” she said.
“My mother has taught me the importance of remaining kind and humble and always being helpful to those around me. My father has taught me the importance of an education, hard work and discipline.
“Most importantly, they have equally moulded me to be who I am today,” she said.
Zozi’s mode of transport from Mthatha to her home in Tsolo was a float swathed in ribbons in the colours of the South African flag, and fitted with a throne that is a replica of her Miss Universe crown.
Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi at her homecoming celebrations at Mthatha Stadium in the Eastern Cape on Sunday. Picture: Bheki Radebe/African News Agency/ANA
Capetonians will also have a chance to see Zozi and the float on Friday morning during a street parade in the Mother City (details to be announced).
VIDEO: Bheki Radebe/ANA
But before that, she will be the personal guest of President Cyril Ramaphosa as he delivers his State of the Nation address in Parliament on Thursday.