The tournament was help in Bangkok, Thailand and saw the 11-year-old emerge with top honours.

Joy Vellem hails from from eNdevana, Eastern Cape.

She was chosen to participate in the Get The Beat World Finals in Bangkok this month.

Young girl brings home trophy after slaying it at dance competition

Source: Facebook/Mawetu MadikizaSource: Facebook

She has been interested in dance and acrobatics since last year.

The young champion has participated in several other competitions and has collected 14 gold medals so far.

A post sharing her victory was shared on Facebook by Mawetu Madikiza.

Social media users also congratulated the young girl for flying the South African flag high.

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