First look at the Miss SA 2025 Top 10 finalists

The Miss SA organisation has finally revealed the top 10 finalists of this year’s beauty competition.

Taking to social media, they revealed the contestants with Gauteng dominating with six followed by Western Cape, Eastern Cape as well as Kwa-Zulu Natal.

While things were done differently this year, the faces of the Miss SA 2025 beauty pageant have been revealed and fans could not be more excited!

Meet the stunning Top 10 contestants of Miss SA 2025 who are chasing the crown:

Bridget Jones

Jones is a 28-year-old model from the Western Cape who aims to use her platform to improve the quality of life for everyday South Africans.

In her entry video, she shared: “There is so much work to be done in South Africa. And I’m not claiming to have all the answers but what I do know is that real change begins when we come together.”

She shared that she will use the platform to connect with community leaders, business owners, everyday South Africans to come up with long-lasting practical solutions.

Buyisile Mashile

Mashile is a medical doctor from Gauteng and shared that her advocacy empower and instill the importance of education among young people.

The 28-year-old also started a non-profit organization called ignite2unite which aims to “inflame a burning desire for greatness whilst empowering the youth.”

In her entry video, Mashile shared that she was inspired to work hard after she was raised by three generations of strong black women who were domestic workers.

Ghee-Ann Rademan

Rademan hails from Cape Town, Western Cape, and is a mental health practitioner.

She shared in her entry video that through the Miss SA platform, she wants to advocate against Gender-Based Violence.

“I want to use my skills and my qualifications to build a network of professionals that can help me achieve this. I want to equip women on how they can protect themselves, detect abuse and find healing,” the 23-year-old said.

Gizelle Venske

Hailing from Gauteng, Venske is a 28-year-old qualified chartered accountant and fitness model.

Her mission highlighted the unemployment that is faced by the youth daily and she shared that she also aims to use the Miss SA platform to eradicate the issue.

“As I rise in my career, it is my mission to reach out and uplift others - by sharing my knowledge on financial literacy and help fight for more opportunities for our youth to secure spots in the job markets,” Venske said.

Karabo Mareka

Mareka is a 27-year-old model and flight attendant from Alexander, Johannesburg. 

In her entry video, Mareka revealed that she did not afford to go to university and because of that her mission is to equip young people with tools that will allow them to dream big.

“My voice takes a strong stance to elevate, equip and encourage young South Africans - whom I strongly advocate for - with the freedom to innovate, the opportunity to grow and to build careers beyond convention,” Mareka said.

Lebogang Msimanga

Msimanga is a Kwa-Zulu Natal born and Gauteng raised model, who holds a degree in Bcom Economics and Marketing.

The 27-year-old’s mission is to instill leadership skills among young people and come up with endless entrepreneurial ideas through her non-profit organisation.

“My legacy project, the Lebo Leads Foundation, focuses on inspiring young people and cultivating leadership skills through online seminars, community engagement, mentoring young school leaders and young creatives through developmental workshops,” Msimanga said.

Luyanda Nonhlelo Zuma

Zuma is a 23-year-old actress, model and graduate who hails from Kwa-Zulu Natal.

She shared that prior, she championed only against GBV and colorism but her mission changed and deepened and she now advocates for more than just but also child and youth development.

“My purpose now is to help re-write the foundation. To advocate for access, dignity and healing - beginning where it matters most: in childhood, in opportunity and in justice,” she shared.

Nthabiseng Kgasi

Kgasi is a former Miss SA 2022 finalist and hails from Soweto, who holds a qualification in Digital Marketing.

The 30-year-old said that her mission is to shed light on the pressing need for digital literacy.

“The digital world has exploded but unfortunately many and underprivileged communities have been left behind. This divide is growing and without action, it could lead to greater unemployment, poverty and crime. Through the Miss SA platform, I aim to shed light on this pressing issue,” Kgasi said.

Qhawekazi Mazaleni

Hailing from the Eastern Cape, Mazaleni is a 24-year-old master’s candidate and influencer.

She shared that her advocacy is inclusive education and linguistic inclusion during her entry video.

“My heart’s intent with the Miss South Africa platform is to ensure increased access to books and resources tailored to various languages and cultures,” Mazaleni said.

Zanele Phakathi

Phakathi is a Soweto-born model and holds a degree in Information and Technology.

She is 27 years old and aims to use the Miss SA platform to empower and uplift the youth.

“I am on a mission to make a difference. My heart lies in inspiring the youth. I've witnessed the transformative power of guidance after matric and this is why I have dedicated myself to provide career support to those who need it the most,” Phakathi said.

The Miss SA finale is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 25, at SunBet Arena in Pretoria.