Jo Judnick-Wilson was crowned the country's new Mrs South Africa at Emperors Palace on Friday.
Roxy van Bruwaene (39) from Emalahleni is the first runner-up and Michelle Forsyth (29) from Cape Town is the second runner-up.
The mother of two, popularly known online as Jozi Mom, takes over the title from Thenjiwe Mdluli.
"I walk this path now, knowing I walk in the steps carved by greatness. It's daunting," Jo said in an Instagram post following her win.
As part of the Mrs South Africa program, the finalists underwent a six-month journey focused on self-development, becoming a voice of change within their communities, and showing up as the strong, influential women they are to create a positive domino effect throughout South Africa to empower women beyond just the Mrs SA platform.
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