Overview

• The Miss South Africa Organisation revealed a streamlined Top 10 after an earlier postponement to align with global events and sharpen the focus on social impact.
• This year’s format drops the traditional Top 30 cutdown and the Crown Chasers reality series.
• Judges for 2025 are former Miss SA Ndavi Nokeri, investigative journalist Devi Sankaree Govender and broadcaster Liezel van der Westhuizen.
• Finalists span diverse professions, including doctor Nelly Mashile, mental‑health practitioner Ghee‑Ann Rademan, chartered accountant Gizelle Venske and flight attendant Karabo Mareka, each advancing defined advocacy platforms.
• Actress Luyanda Zuma returns as a finalist alongside a cohort with strong Gauteng representation, with the crowning set for SunBet Arena, Times Square in Pretoria on 25 October.