Johannesburg - 24-year-old speech therapist, Qhawekazi Mazaleni from eDutywa in the Eastern Cape has been crowned as the new Miss South Africa 2025.
The self-published author was crowned at the SunBet Arena at Times Square in Pretoria, last night.
The prestigious event was hosted by media personalities Nomalanga Shozi and Pamela Mtanga.
The judging panel for this season included two former Miss SA titleholders; Dr. Tamryn Green-Nxumalo (2018), Ndavi Nokeri (2022), seasoned broadcast journalist Heidi Giokos, brand strategist Thebeetsile Ikalafeng and model/influencer Cindy Mahlangu.
"Thank you so much! My heart is so deeply filled with gratitude. I've just woken up this morning and experienced every single emotion again. Thank you!" said the elated Miss SA 2025 on Instagram.
The event was broadcasted live on DStv's Mzansi Magic and SABC's S3.
Mazaleni walks away with a prize package worth R3 million, including a R1 million cash prize, a Mercedes -Benz GLC Coupe and a penthouse apartment as the reigning queen of 2025.
She takes over last year's Miss SA reign, Mia Le Roux.
Netizens weighed in:
The future is here 🇿🇦❤️🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/I53bjmBWoR
— Dr Nasiphi Moya (@nasiphim) October 26, 2025
The EFF congratulates Qhawekazi Mazaleni on being crowned Miss South Africa 2025.
— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) October 26, 2025
May your reign inspire millions, particularly young women and children, to dream without limits, believe in their potential, and relentlessly pursue their aspirations.#MissSA2025 pic.twitter.com/77nR4tYsJY
if Qhawe has a million fans, i am one of them. if Qhawe has ten fans, i am one of them. if Qhawe has only one fan, that is me. if Qhawe has no fans, that means i am no longer on earth. if the world is against Qhawe, i am against the world. 🥹❤️ #MissSA2025
— t. (@thandoau) October 25, 2025
UP master’s student Qhawekazi Mazaleni is our new @Official_MissSA! Congrats on taking the crown – your focus on tackling unemployment by boosting literacy is about to inspire an entire generation. Your UP fam is so proud of you! 💙❤️💛#UniversityOfPretoria #MissSA2025 https://t.co/vTQTFc7MRq
— University of Pretoria (@UPTuks) October 25, 2025
Our 67th Miss SA!✨🥺🤏🏾❤️
— Tshoanelo.✨🌼🧚♀️ (@mamiza__m) October 25, 2025
The crown found its Queen sana🤏🏾🙂↕️Congratulations Qhawekazi.❤️#MissSA2025 pic.twitter.com/U1LMP5ObtF
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