Miss SA 2025: Qhawekazi Mazaleni takes the crown

Qhawekazi was in the running with actress Luyanda Zuma. They were in the Top 2.

SunBet Arena goes wild as Qhawekazi Mazaleni gets crowned as the 67th Miss South Africa. #misssouthafrica2025 #QhawekaziMazaleni @dailysunsa @DailysunCelebs pic.twitter.com/6myJQ9PlLZ
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MISS South Africa 2025 has been crowned and it's none other than Qhawekazi Mazaleni.

The 23-year-old Qhawekazi was crowned at the SunBet Arena in Tshwane on Saturday night, 25 October.

Qhawekazi was in the running with actress Luyanda Zuma. They were in the Top 2.

First look at Miss South Africa 2025, Qhawekazi Mazaleni. #MissSouthAfrica2026 #MissSouthAfrica @dailysunsa @DailysunCelebs pic.twitter.com/UXiXNetRJw
— Andiswa (@NgenyaneAndiswa) October 25, 2025

Luyanda was crowned the 1st runner-up, while Karabo Mareka was crowned 2nd runner-up.

The Miss SA contest was a difficult one this year, with all the contestants doing well on stage.

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The Top 9 consisted of Bridgett Jones, Gizelle Venske, Ghee-Ann Rademan, Nelly Mashile, Karabo Mareka, Nthabiseng Kgasi, Qhawekazi Mazaleni, Zanele Phakathi and Luyanda Zuma.

Gizelle Venske, Qhawekazi Mazaleni, Nelly Mashile, Karabo Mareka and Luyanda Zuma were chosen for the Top 5 after a tough round of the swimsuit and night gowns, and impact statements.

After questions for the Top 5, the Top 3 was chosen.

Miss South Africa 2024, Mia Le Roux crowned Qhawekazi as her successor.

Andiswa Ngenyane

A South African entertainment journalist at Daily Sun, specializing in celebrity news, television, music, and major entertainment events. She covers some of the biggest entertainment moments in the country, bringing audiences fast, accurate and engaging storytelling across print and digital platforms.