Margaret Gardiner (born 21 August 1959) is a South African journalist and beauty queen who was the winner of the Miss Universe 1978, the first South African woman to win the Miss Universe title.

[1][2] After the three semi-final competitions, she was in fourth place among the five finalists, but ended up winning the pageant after answering the final question.

During the event held in Acapulco, she received her crown from Janelle Commissiong, the first black titleholder of the pageant.

She holds a BA in psychology from the College of Charleston, is the author of two books on health and beauty and attended St. George's Cathedral where Desmond Tutu preached.

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