Miss South Africa 2025: The Top 10 Finalists Unveiled as Event Nears
- The Miss South Africa finalists have been revealed, days after the judges were announced
- More is expected from the beauty queen who will be crowned the next Miss South Africa this year, and beauty is only an insignificant factor
- The finale is scheduled to take place at the Sun Bet Arena in Times Square, and Mzansi peeps are already rooting for their faves
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The Miss South Africa pageant has unveiled its top 10 for 2025. The big reveal was made on Wednesday, 17 September, on social media.
This year's themes seem to look beyond beauty, with the organisers saying that they are looking for someone who leads with a purpose and has made an impact in their respective communities. The next Miss SA has to be equipped with the knowledge and strength to lead their communities forward.
The names of the finalists are: Gizelle Venske, Bridgette Jones, Ghee-Ann Rademan, Karabo Mareka, Lebohang Msimanga, Buyisile Mashile, Qhawekazi Mazaleni, Nthabiseng Kgasi, Luyanda Zuma, and finally Zanele Phakathi.
The finale will be taking place at the Sun Bet Arena in Times Square, Pretoria, on 25 October 2025. This week, the pageant also unveiled the list of judges, and they are Miss South Africa 2022, Ndavi Nokeri, eTV investigative journalist and host Devi Sankaree Govender and media personality Liezel van der Westhuizen.
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Netizens are amped to see their faves in the list. Below are some of the reactions from Mzansi under the posts:
Jessis Fok said:
"Omg miss Jones!!!! I’m so proud! How far my clicks Cover Girl has come."
Tapfuman King said:
"Congratulations @_bridgette_jones. Behind you all the way!"
Seakamela Charles gushed:
"She is extremely gorgeous, and potentially could be what Miss Universe is looking for."
4titio gushed:
"Awwww man, I am so ecstatic for you!!!! Congratulations, this is such a great achievement. I know you will use the platform wisely."
Upon receiving the loving messages, the finalist, Lebo Msimanga, thanked people for the outpouring of love, "Thank you for every message, prayer, and word of encouragement. I’m so grateful for all the love and support. I am still pinching myself!! Thank you!"
Check out the Instagram post below:
Drama follows Miss SA finalist
Amid the drama involving Bridgette Jones, who is based in the Western Cape, some fans are worried about her chances in the competition.
Briefly News had reported that Kayla Jenecker, a founder of the Miss Mitchells Plain beauty pageant, accused Jones of being a bully. Below are some of the concerns raised by fans:
Guftmkay stated:
"Yooo ayyibooo, the problem is that girl, why did she wait for Miss South Africa to announce top 10 so that she can start to speak out??? She was supposed to speak out when this girl was entering the competition. Now we have to face another drama again. Yooo ayyikeee."
@ziyanda_dlamini20 argued:
"She’s taken the case to CCMA, which highlights the extent to which actions made her feel. Sometimes you may make people feel bullied without intent, and I don’t think people should be crucified for that. It would, however, help to know how she handled (or still handles) the situation. Bullying is not a light allegation, and I think it must be addressed."
Sam234 stated:
"There are four parts to that video, go watch it. I don’t think it’s jealousy. It is purely adult bullying in workplaces, and they have lifetime trauma scars. Plus. I feel that the lady has much more to lose if this is a lie."
Chidimma Adetshina makes fun of the Miss SA drama
In other news, Briefly News reported that former Miss SA contestant Chidimma Adetshina poked fun at the Miss SA competition after it was postponed.
The Miss Universe runner-up laughed off reports that the organisation would not be held in August and was under new management.
Source: Briefly News
