MISS UNIVERSE ANALYSIS

The Miss Universe pageant has come and gone, and here is the updated performance analysis for South Africa's delegates at the pageant all time.

* Known rankings in black

* Unknown rankings for semi-finalists in red (median used)

* Unknown rankings for non-placers in blue (median used)

* Adjusted rankings in green

 

MELINDA MAKES TOP 10

Despite her mega favourite status in the media and on social networking sites, Melinda Bam was included in the Top 10 at the Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas before being unceremoniously dumped from the Top 5. The pageant was won by Miss USA followed by the delegates from Philippines, Venezuela, Australia and Brazil.

MARILYN RAMOS WINS MISS SA

Marilyn Ramos was crowned Miss South Africa 2012 at the pageant in Sun City a few minutes ago. The first runner-up was Stacey Webb and the second runner-up was Pearle Nxele.