The highly anticipated Miss SA 2025 Top 10 finalists have officially been announced, and this year’s group is a dynamic blend of purpose, passion, and power. These remarkable women from across South Africa are redefining beauty by showcasing intelligence, resilience, and a fierce commitment to social impact.
From medical doctors and mental health professionals to entrepreneurs and community builders, the Miss SA 2025 Top 10 are not just contestants; they are future leaders.
A New Era of Leadership Through Miss South Africa
Miss South Africa has long been more than a beauty competition. It’s a platform that elevates women with vision, drive, and a heart for service. Each finalist is already making waves in their communities, using their voice and influence to address real societal issues.
Let’s meet the women who made it into the Miss SA 2025 Top 10 and discover how they plan to lead the nation with purpose.
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1. Bridgette Jones: Championing Global Collaboration
Province: Western Cape
Age: 28
Hometown: Bridgetown, Athlone, Cape Town
Bridgette Jones is a flight attendant currently pursuing a degree in Management through the German International University of Applied Sciences. Her dream? To create a life of global collaboration where compassion crosses borders.
Bridgette believes the Miss SA platform is the next step in living a purposeful life. Her motto, “No one gets left behind,” reflects her dedication to inclusive empowerment.
2. Buyisile Mashile: A Doctor with a Mission
Province: Gauteng
Age: 28
Hometown: Daveyton, Benoni (Lives in Boksburg)
Dr. Buyisile “Nelly” Mashile is not just a qualified medical doctor and surgeon; she’s an advocate for youth empowerment through her initiative, Ignite Unite. Born into humble beginnings, she pursued her medical studies in Cuba and later specialised in surgery at Wits University.
Her re-entry into Miss SA 2025 is a testament to her perseverance. She believes in dreaming big, because “reality will be even bigger.”
3. Ghee-Ann Rademan: Healing Minds, One Woman at a Time
Province: Western Cape
Age: 23
Hometown: Northern Suburbs, Cape Town
With a BA in Industrial Psychology, Ghee-Ann Rademan is a registered mental health professional and founder of an online counselling platform for women. She’s on a mission to educate women about their mental health and help them heal.
Ghee-Ann is leveraging the Miss SA stage to amplify her reach, saying: “I’m here to love and to serve.”
4. Gizelle Venske: Financial Integrity Advocate
Province: Gauteng
Age: 27
Hometown: Vanderbijlpark (Lives in Pretoria)
Gizelle Venske is a Chartered Accountant with international experience, having worked in Sydney with Deloitte. Now a Business Development Manager, she uses her profession to promote ethical financial practices.
She mentors youth on financial literacy, from budgeting to filing taxes, empowering them with life-changing knowledge.
Her motto? “A woman who follows her own footsteps finds places no one else has ever been.”
5. Karabo Mareka: From Alexandra to the World
Province: Gauteng
Age: 27
Hometown: Alexandra (Now based in Virginia, USA)
Flight attendant Karabo Mareka wants to be a “beacon of hope” for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. She’s living proof that with creativity and determination, global opportunities are within reach.
She says, “You’ll never know unless you try. What do you have to lose?”
6. Luyanda Nonhlelo Zuma: Redefining African Storytelling
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Age: 23
Hometown: Pietermaritzburg (Lives in Johannesburg)
Back for a second time in the Top 10, Luyanda Zuma is a model, actress, and founder of LeNZ Media. Through her storytelling platform and the Nonhlelo Foundation, she uplifts youth and supports orphans across Gauteng.
Her vision is clear: create lasting social impact through art and service.
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7. Lebohang Msimanga: Leading Through Service
Province: Gauteng
Age: 27
Hometown: Empangeni (Lives in Midrand)
Lebohang Msimanga blends business with community service. A BCom graduate and professional model, she founded Lebo Leads Foundation to help youth cultivate leadership skills. She also volunteers at under-resourced schools, ensuring children have access to daily meals.
Her personal mantra? “Stick to the plan, not your mood.”
8. Nthabiseng Kgasi: Bridging the Digital Divide
Province: Gauteng
Age: 30
Hometown: Soweto (Lives in Bryanston)
With degrees in Marketing and Communications, Nthabiseng Kgasi works in the telecommunications sector while running her own social media agency. Her advocacy focuses on giving underserved youth access to digital resources.
She believes: “Let your ‘why’ guide you every step of the way.”
9. Qhawekazi Mazaleni: Voice for Speech Therapy Inclusion
Province: Eastern Cape
Age: 24
Hometown: Gonubie, East London (Lives in Randburg)
Qhawekazi Mazaleni holds a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and focuses her research on Autism. Her mission is to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps in speech therapy, ensuring no child is left behind due to language barriers.
Her motto encourages boldness: “It’s only embarrassing if you’re embarrassed. Don’t be afraid to be seen trying.”
10. Zanele Phakathi: Empowering Youth Through Tech
Province: Gauteng
Age: 27
Hometown: Soweto (Lives in Pretoria)
Zanele Phakathi has a strong background in IT and public sector innovation. She founded Diamonds Model Academy and Za Power House Foundation to help youth access career guidance and digital skills.
Through her Empower Ed campaign, she’s creating real change for South African learners.
Disclaimer: All images of the finalists were sourced from the official Miss South Africa website.
Why the Miss SA 2025 Top 10 Represents Real Change
The Miss SA 2025 Top 10 reflects a shift from surface-level beauty to meaningful leadership. These women are united by their willingness to serve, their courage to dream big, and their desire to uplift others.
They represent the diversity, strength, and forward-thinking values of South Africa. Their initiatives span health, education, finance, youth empowerment, and mental wellness, making them more than pageant contestants. They are nation-builders.
The Road to the Crown: What Happens Next?
Now that the Miss SA 2025 Top 10 is confirmed, the finalists will embark on a journey filled with media appearances, interviews, social challenges, and community engagements.
One of them will eventually earn the crown and the responsibility of representing South Africa on both national and global stages.
Why Miss South Africa Continues to Inspire
Miss South Africa continues to be a powerful platform for women to enact real change. Past winners like Zozibini Tunzi and Lalela Mswane have gone on to become global ambassadors for equality, education, and empowerment.
This year’s Top 10 is no different, and their impact has already begun.
Who Will Be the Next Miss South Africa?
The Miss SA 2025 Top 10 are ready to lead, inspire, and serve. As South Africans, we can all take pride in these incredible women who are carving out a future defined by strength, compassion, and excellence.
