Beauty, Power, and Poise: Meet the Miss SA 2025 Top 9

The Miss South Africa Top 9 are here and they’re bringing beauty, brains, and serious star power. This year’s finalists prove that pageantry isn’t just about the crown, it’s about individuality, heritage, and showing up as the most empowered version of yourself.

For their official photoshoot, the finalists were styled in jewellery from House of Nala, featuring handcrafted designs by Adele Dejak and Ditsala Designs. Think bold sculptural cuffs, intricate detailing, and statement pieces that felt equal parts timeless and trend-forward. The jewellery wasn’t just an accessory, it was an exclamation point on who these women are: powerful, radiant, and rooted in Pan-African artistry. And the lineup? Pure magic. Say hello to

Qhawekazi Mazaleni

Bridget Jones

Ghee-ann Rademan

Karabo Mreka

Luyanda Zuma

Gizelle Venske

Nelly Mashile

Nthabiseng Kgasi

Zanele Phakathi

Each one brings something different to the table, whether it’s quiet elegance, bold confidence, or a spark that just can’t be ignored. Together, they’re rewriting what it means to be a beauty queen; less about fitting a mold and more about breaking it, while looking incredible doing so.

This year’s Miss South Africa isn’t just shaping up to be a competition; it’s looking like a celebration of culture, confidence, and style. And if this shoot is any clue, we’re in for a dazzling ride to the crown.