Miss South Africa Sandra Strauss is crowned Miss World on Sunday . Those who participate in a charitable contest or cause through the organization compete for the `` Beauty With a Purpose '' award , winning points toward their final score . Miss Hungary Anna Kulcsar is crowned runner - up . Miss United States Elizabeth Safrit takes third place .
Miss South Africa Sandra Strauss is crowned Miss World on Sunday . Miss Hungary Anna Kulcsar is crowned runner - up . Miss United States Elizabeth Safrit takes third place .