Overview
- Luyanda Zuma was named first princess and Karabo Mareka second princess at the SunBet Arena finale.
- The 24-year-old speech therapist from the Eastern Cape holds a Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy degree and is pursuing a master’s focused on autism.
- She outlined a platform centered on inclusive education, prioritising early literacy and efforts to address youth unemployment.
- Her prize package is valued at more than R3 million, including R1 million in cash, a Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé and a three-bedroom penthouse for her year of reign.
- The Miss South Africa Organisation confirmed she will not attend Miss Universe, with Mellisa Nayimuli representing South Africa there, as President Cyril Ramaphosa publicly congratulated Mazaleni.