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SEDGEFIELD NEWS AND VIDEO - Excited locals and visitors are lining the streets of Sedgefield this afternoon as Miss Universe, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters leads her homecoming parade in true 'slow' Sedgefield style.

Demi-Leigh says this feels like home!

This is Demi-Leigh's first visit to South Africa, and her hometown, since her crowning last year.

After the parade, Demi-Leigh will head back to Sedgefield Primary School where she will hand out signed pictures of herself and pose for pictures with the public until 18:00 when she will head off to her next engagement.

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Watch videos below.

Learners of Outeniqua High School (Kwaggas) at the parade.

The homecoming parade in Sedgefield. 

Excited spectators at the parade. 

During the parade this afternoon.

Knysna executive mayor Eleanore Bouw-Spies handing over keys of the town to Miss Universe.

VIDEOS & PHOTOS: NWABISA PONDOYI (KNYSNA-PLETT HERALD) AND BRUMILDA SWARTBOOI (GEORGE HERALD)

ARTICLE: MYRON RABINOWITZ (GEORGE HERALD)

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