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South African self-defence trainer crowned Miss Universe

She beats contestants from Colombia, Jamaica, Thailand and Spain in the event held in Las Vegas

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Published Mon, Nov 27, 2017 · 09:50 PM

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    BEAUTIES from across the globe converged in Las Vegas on Sunday night (Monday morning, Singapore time), where Miss South Africa was crowned the new Miss Universe.

    Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, 22, edged out her rivals from Colombia and Jamaica to take the title.

    Miss Universe

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