She has represented her country at the Miss World 2015, in Sanya, China on 19 December 2015.
[1] Laurie grew up in Eldorado Park, a mainly Coloured suburb in Johannesburg.
She has a Bachelor of Commerce General degree and is a social activist.
[2] On 29 March 2015 Laurie was crowned as Miss South Africa 2015 by reigning titleholder Zipozakhe Zokufa.
The Miss South Africa Pageant was held at the Sun City Super Bowl.