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BY Mark Babatunde, 12:00pm February 22, 2017,

Africa’s 5 Most Successful Beauty Queens

by Mark Babatunde, 12:00pm February 22, 2017,

Rolene Strauss (South Africa 2014)

Rolene Strauss

Photo credit: IB Times UK

Rolene Strauss was crowned Miss World 2014 at a ceremony in London. Before becoming Miss World, Strauss, competed in the Miss South Africa 2011 but only placed in the top 5. She then returned three years later to compete and win the Miss South Africa 2014 at a ceremony held at Sun City, Super Bowl.

As Miss World, Strauss visited many countries around the world, including India, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Mexico to raise funds for charities.

Strauss in a medical student at the University of the Free State. She is married to D’Niel Strauss and they have a son.

Rolene Strauss and D’Niel Strauss

Rolene Strauss and D’Niel Strauss. Photo credit: Jade African

Last Edited by:Abena Agyeman-Fisher Updated: February 22, 2017

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