The Miss South Africa 2025 competition has entered its most exciting phase as the Top 10 contestants were announced today.
Miss South Africa 2025: Here are the Top 10 contestants
These women now step into the spotlight, each bringing her own story, skills, and advocacy work to the stage.
Below are the finalists, each with a brief profile:
Buyisile Mashile (28, Gauteng)
A medical doctor and surgeon from Daveyton, now in Boksburg. She created Ignite Unite, which focuses on bridging the gap between access and opportunity. Motto: Dream big; Reality will be bigger.
Lebohang Msimanga (27, Gauteng)
Originally from Empangeni, now in Midrand. She holds a BCom degree and runs the Lebo Leads Foundation to teach leadership to young people. Motto: Stick to the plan, not your mood.
Qhawekazi Mazaleni (24, Eastern Cape)
From Gonubie, now in Randburg. She is completing a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, specialising in autism. Motto: It’s only embarrassing if you’re embarrassed.
Luyanda Zuma (23, KwaZulu-Natal)
An actress and model from Pietermaritzburg, now in Johannesburg. She runs Nonhlelo Foundation and LeNZ Media to uplift youth and African storytelling. Motto: You are never too young to lead.
Nthabiseng Kgasi (30, Gauteng)
A marketing manager from Soweto, now in Bryanston. She focuses on closing the digital divide and supports young entrepreneurs. Motto: Let your “why” guide you every step of the way.
Karabo Mareka (27, Gauteng)
A flight attendant from Alexandra, now based in the US. She hopes to inspire South Africans to create opportunities despite financial struggles. Motto: You will never know unless you try.
Ghee-Ann Rademan (23, Western Cape)
From Cape Town, she is an industrial psychology graduate and mental health advocate. She runs her own online counselling platform for women. Motto: Here to love and to serve.
Bridgette Jones (28, Western Cape)
From Athlone, Cape Town. A flight attendant and student, she aims to use her experiences to create global opportunities. Motto: No one gets left behind!
Zanele Phakathi (27, Gauteng)
From Soweto, now in Pretoria. She runs Diamonds Model Academy and Za Power House Foundation to mentor youth. Motto: God’s timing is perfect.
Gizelle Venske (27, Gauteng)
From Vanderbijlpark, now in Pretoria. A qualified Chartered Accountant, she promotes ethical finance and mentors others in budgeting and tax literacy. Motto: Follow your own footsteps, not the crowd.
The Miss SA organisation praised the women as “beautiful, articulate, and determined to serve their communities.”
When is the Miss SA 2025 finale?
The Miss South Africa 2025 Grand Finale will take place on 25 October 2025 at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria.
The winner will not only wear the crown but will also represent South Africa internationally, including at Miss Universe.
The judges for this year’s pageant confirmed
This year’s panel includes three well-known women who bring experience, wisdom, and passion:
- Devi Sankaree Govender – Journalist and TV presenter, known for her sharp investigative work.
- Ndavi Nokeri – Miss South Africa 2022, a model and education activist.
- Liezel van der Westhuizen – TV/radio presenter, coach, and athlete.
According to organisers, Devi will look for authenticity and humour, Ndavi wants contestants with a strong understanding of South Africa’s challenges, while Liezel will focus on resilience and grit.
The Top 10 will now prepare for the finale with media training, charity campaigns, and public appearances.
On 25 October, one woman will walk away with the crown, but all contestants will have gained a platform to create change in their communities.