Nozipho Magagula

Nozipho Nadine Magagula (born 30 October 1994) is a South African doctor, model, activist and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Earth South Africa 2016. She became South Africa's representative to Miss Earth 2016 which was held on October 29, 2016, in the Philippines in which she achieved a Top 16 placement.

Personal life Nozipho Magagula is a medical doctor and obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Pretoria. She was born in Atteridgeville,

Nozipho realised her passion for environmental activism during her studies as a medical student. She encountered an 8-month-old baby admitted to a township hospital that was bitten by rats due to negligence of the environment. Nozipho achieved a silver medal in the African category of the National Costume Competition which was held during the pre-pageant activities. At the final coronation show, she achieved a placement in the Top 16. The rural health society is a registered society under the University of Pretoria.