World Cynthia Shange: Black beauty queen who represented South Africa at Miss World during apartheid dies Published 2 months ago on April 20, 2026 By News24x7 Share Tweet At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa – one black and one white. Related Topics: Up Next Outrage over Israeli soldier’s vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon Don't Miss Rio De Janeiro: Tourists stranded on hilltop after police raid on favela Continue Reading Latest Sports11 minutes ago England v New Zealand – second test, The Oval: Tom Latham caught by Jacob Bethell off Jofra Archer World38 minutes ago John Steenhuisen: Geordin Hill-Lewis wants former DA leader sacked from South African cabinet World50 minutes ago Bolivia signs $20m deal with US to fight drug trafficking, foreign ministry says Entertainment56 minutes ago TV personality Ashley Cain accused of using explicit sexist and misogynistic language towards women Travel1 hour ago What’s New & Noteworthy In Travel This Season Sports1 hour ago England v New Zealand – 2nd test, The Oval: Matthew Fisher takes first wicket on return to Test side after four years away World1 hour ago DR Congo authorities search for Ebola patient, aged six, after armed men storm hospital Sports1 hour ago US Open 2026: Graeme McDowell happy to share major return with son Wills as ‘sands of time deplete’ Travel2 hours ago What is the latest Australian advice on travelling to the Middle East? Travel2 hours ago Vietnam to introduce mandatory health declarations for all travellers from July