Former Miss South Africa Natasha Joubert has revealed that she is expecting her first child, sharing the joyful news with her husband, Enrico Vermaak, in a heartfelt Instagram video on Monday evening.
The short clip shows the couple beaming as they cradle her growing baby bump and display ultrasound images, marking five months of what Joubert called “the sweetest secret.” The announcement follows her recent appearance as the red carpet host at this year’s Miss South Africa finale over the weekend, where she kept the pregnancy news under wraps.
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A love story turned new chapter
Joubert and Vermaak, who tied the knot in March this year, have been together for a decade. The pair met as teenagers and maintained a long-term relationship throughout Joubert’s rise from university student to pageant queen and businesswoman. Vermaak, an IT specialist, has been a steady presence in her life since their early years together.
The couple’s love story captured public attention long before their lavish Cape Town wedding earlier this year, where Joubert wore a custom gown designed by her own fashion label. Now, the two are preparing to welcome their first child — a milestone that many of her followers have celebrated as “the perfect next chapter.”
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Fans and friends send love
Within hours of the announcement, Joubert’s comment section filled with congratulatory messages from friends, fellow beauty queens and fans. Many expressed their excitement over the couple’s journey from teenage sweethearts to soon-to-be parents.
Joubert, who was crowned Miss South Africa in 2023 and represented the country at Miss Universe the following year, has continued to grow her profile as an entrepreneur and influencer. Her announcement adds another joyful moment to a year that has already been filled with milestones for the former titleholder.
As one follower wrote beneath the post, “From Miss South Africa to Mum South Africa — what a beautiful new crown to wear.”
