Nel-Peters is only the second South African to win the title after Margaret Gardiner won the title in 1978.

CAPE TOWN - Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters has been crowned Miss Universe 2017.

Nel-Peters is only the second South African to win the title after Margaret Gardiner won the title in 1978.

The 22-year-old business management graduate beat 91 other contestants to the title in Las Vegas on Sunday.

Laura Gonzalez of Colombia was the first runner-up, with Davina Bennett of Jamaica the second runner-up.

Relive our new #MissUniverse's answer to the Final Word. pic.twitter.com/czO8vgSiuU — Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) November 27, 2017