Nozipho Nadine Magagula (born 30 October 1994) is a South African doctor, model, activist and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Earth South Africa 2016.[1][2] She became South Africa's representative to Miss Earth 2016 which was held on October 29, 2016, in the Philippines[3] in which she achieved a Top 16 placement.[4]
Nozipho Magagula | |
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| Born | October 30, 1994 |
| Education | University of Pretoria |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
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| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Personal life
editNozipho Magagula is a medical doctor and obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Pretoria. She was born in Atteridgeville,[1] just west of Pretoria. She completed her secondary education at Crawford College, Pretoria.
Pageantry
editMiss Earth South Africa 2016
editNozipho was crowned Miss Earth South Africa 2016 at a Gala Evening held on September 8, 2016, at The Palazzo Hotel, Montecasino in Johannesburg. She was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Carla Viktor and the Minister of Tourism, Derek Hanekom.[5]
Nozipho realised her passion for environmental activism during her studies as a medical student. She encountered an 8-month-old baby admitted to a township hospital that was bitten by rats due to negligence of the environment.[1] This experience began her journey to highlight the importance of the environment in healthcare.
She spent her reign promoting environmental awareness through community engagement projects in South Africa and around the world.
Miss Earth 2016
editNozipho represented South Africa at Miss Earth 2016 which was held on October 29, 2016, at the Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines. 83 delegates from different countries and territories competed for the prestigious and coveted beauty title.[6] Nozipho achieved a silver medal in the African category of the National Costume Competition which was held during the pre-pageant activities. At the final coronation show, she achieved a placement in the Top 16.[4]
Healthcare
editApart from Nozipho's contribution to environmental activism, she has taken a keen interest in rural healthcare. She was elected President of the Tuks Rural Health Society in 2015.[7] The student society aims to challenge the perceptions of rural healthcare amongst medical students and highlight its importance through projects.[8] The rural health society is a registered society under the University of Pretoria.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Aspirant doctor crowned Miss Earth SA | IOL". Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ kgothatso. "Nozipho Magagula on being crowned Miss Earth SA | African news network 7". Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ "Miss Earth 2016 coronation night to be held in Manila". Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ a b "Miss Earth 2016 journey ends for Philippines' bet Imelda Schweighart". Rappler. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
- ^ "Nozipho Magagula crowned Miss Earth South Africa". Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ "The Miss Earth 2016 Delegates". www.missearth.tv. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
- ^ a b "FINAL LIST OF REGISTERED SOCIETIES: APRIL 2015" (PDF). University of Pretoria.
- ^ "TUKS RURAL HEALTH SOCIETY". Retrieved 13 September 2016.