While her name may sound authentically South African – Sakhile Zibusiso Dube, or Miss Zimbabwe, has insisted she has no claims to Mzansi.
The model and fashion designer placed in the Top 30 at the Miss Universe pageant on Saturday, 16 November.
IS SAKHILE DUBE SOUTH AFRICAN?
While Sakhile Dube has spent some time working and travelling in South Africa, she has stressed that she is not from the country.
Speaking to Standard Style, she said: “I believe this debate was intended for fun, so let’s not get too serious about it!
“I take pride in being 100% Zimbabwean, born and raised.
Hinting at the social media commentary over her name, she continued: “More than anything, this should encourage us to come together as Africans and support one another, as our names signify our unity.
“Above all, we are Africans!”
The ethnic group is native to South Africa but has scatterings in South Africa.
However, Sakhile has revealed that she speaks English and Shona.