PRETORIA - South Africans are this morning waking up to a new queen.
Eastern Cape beauty, Qhawekazi Mazaleni, has been crowned the new Miss South Africa.
The 24-year-old took top prize at a glittering pageant in Pretoria last night.
She beat two other beauties, Luyanda Zuma and Karabo Mareka, who took first and second princess titles.
Mazaleni will receive a cash prize of 1-million-rand, a luxurious fully furnished apartment for her year of reign, and other sponsorships and gifts.
She takes over the throne from last year's winner, Mia Le Roux.