At the pageant, she will be wearing an aquamarine evening dress designed for her by Michael Bezuidenhout while Biji Couture is making the official Miss World Designer Competition Gown.

Says Ramos: “I have learned valuable lessons thanks to the wonderful opportunities being Miss South Africa 2012/13 has afforded me. I have been shown such kindness and generosity of spirit by the many South Africans I have met during my reign. I will do my best and showcase our beautiful country and the values of the Rainbow Nation.”

Ramos’s official Miss World gift is a magnificent hand-made rhino – part of her campaign to raise awareness for this endangered species.

The new, revamped Miss South Africa Pageant will be staged by licence holders Sun International in March 2014.