First Black Miss Zimbabwe Caroline Murinda Dies in South Africa
Caroline Murinda, the iconic beauty queen who made history as one of the first black women to wear the Miss Zimbabwe crown, has died at the age of 65.
Murinda, who was crowned Miss Zimbabwe in 1982, passed away on Tuesday afternoon at a hospital in South Africa, where she had been living with her family.
Family spokesperson Michelle Mukunda confirmed her passing, saying: “She died today after being hospitalised in a South African hospital. She was staying there with her family, and we are still awaiting further details regarding her burial.”
The family is currently in discussion, with elders considering the final resting place for the beloved former queen. Murinda is survived by her two children.
Originally from Harare, Murinda made waves on the global stage when she represented Zimbabwe at the Miss World pageant in London. Her grace and confidence saw her reach the semi-finals and earn the prestigious title of Africa’s Queen of Beauty. Her win broke barriers and opened doors for black models, inspiring generations to come and putting Zimbabwean beauty on the world map.
Details about her funeral will be announced in due course.
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