Miss SA 2025 Qhawekazi Mazaleni Gets Emotional As Her Reign Nears Its End
- Miss SA 2025 Qhawekazi Mazaleni shared an emotional post on Instagram, reflecting on her year-long reign
- The beauty queen posted pictures of herself packing up her apartment, signalling the final chapter of her time as Miss South Africa
- Mazaleni opened up about the flood of emotions she has experienced as she prepares to hand over her crown
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There is something bittersweet about the end of a chapter, and for Miss South Africa 2025 Qhawekazi Mazaleni, that reality is hitting hard. The reigning queen took to Instagram on 25 October 2026 to share a deeply personal reflection on what her year wearing the crown has meant to her, alongside photos of herself packing up her apartment.
With less than a month to go before she hands over to her successor, Mazaleni admitted that the transition has stirred up a wave of emotions she did not quite expect.
"I've cried so many tears of gratitude these past days; I keep saying I won't cry on finale night, but I'm scared to make that promise," she wrote.
Her post was filled with vulnerability and warmth as she acknowledged the milestone of completing a full year in the role. "Can't believe it has been 1 FULL YEAR. Thank you for trusting me to serve," Mazaleni shared.
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The beloved beauty queen also directed a heartfelt message to the Miss South Africa Organisation, saying, "@official_misssa, thank you for seeing me. Thank you for believing in me and for teaching me to be my biggest advocate so I can advocate for others."
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A legacy built on literacy and inclusion
Beyond the crown, Mazaleni leaves behind a legacy deeply rooted in purpose. A speech-language therapist and children's author by profession, she dedicated her reign to championing inclusive education and early childhood literacy. Her platform aligned with the Miss South Africa Organisation's Empower Youth Africa initiative, through which she led outreach efforts aimed at addressing educational gaps in underserved communities.
She conducted literacy workshops and school visits across Gauteng and the Eastern Cape, distributing resource materials and promoting home-language reading for young learners. Drawing on her background in speech therapy, she advocated for mother-tongue education and accessible learning resources for children with developmental and communication needs.
Her commitment to the cause went beyond ceremonial appearances, making her reign one defined by genuine advocacy and hands-on community work.
See Qhawekazi Mazaleni's posts below.
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In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to Dr Musa Mthombeni being announced as one of the judges for Miss South Africa.
Social media users questioned the decision, pointing out that his wife, Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni, is a former Miss SA and was more fitting for the role.
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