{"id":29485,"date":"2025-09-17T14:02:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T12:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=29485"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:50:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:50:23","slug":"miss-sa-top-10-finalists-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/miss-sa-top-10-finalists-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Miss SA Top 10 Finalists Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Miss SA Top 10 Finalists<\/strong> for 2025 have officially been revealed \u2014 and this year\u2019s line-up showcases powerful, purpose-driven women who embody intelligence, compassion, and ambition. From flight attendants and doctors to entrepreneurs and mental health professionals, these women are breaking stereotypes and using their platforms to uplift communities across South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s dive into who they are, what they stand for, and how they plan to shape the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-celebration-of-south-african-women-s-strength-and-diversity\">A Celebration of South African Women\u2019s Strength and Diversity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, Miss South Africa gives women a national platform to tell their stories, inspire change and champion causes close to their hearts. This year\u2019s Miss SA Top 10 Finalists are more than just beautiful; they are educated, passionate, and ready to be of service to their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about the groundbreaking <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/men-can-legally-take-wifes-surname\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SA court ruling allowing men to legally take their wife\u2019s surname<\/a><\/strong> and what it means for gender equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3280050058\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-bridgette-jones-championing-global-collaboration\">1. Bridgette Jones: Championing Global Collaboration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109376.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29540 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109376.png 595w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109376-242x300.png 242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Province:<\/strong> Western Cape<br><strong>Age:<\/strong> 28<br><strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Bridgetown, Athlone, Cape Town<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Bridgette Jones is a flight attendant currently pursuing a degree in Management through the German International University of Applied Sciences. Her dream? To create a life of global collaboration \u2014 where compassion crosses borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bridgette believes the Miss SA platform is the next step in living a purposeful life. Her motto, <em>\u201cNo one gets left behind,\u201d<\/em> reflects her dedication to inclusive empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-buyisile-mashile-a-doctor-with-a-mission\">2. Buyisile Mashile: A Doctor with a Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109435.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29542 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109435.png 595w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109435-242x300.png 242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Province:<\/strong> Gauteng<br><strong>Age:<\/strong> 28<br><strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Daveyton, Benoni (Lives in Boksburg)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Buyisile \u201cNelly\u201d Mashile is not just a qualified medical doctor and surgeon \u2014 she\u2019s an advocate for youth empowerment through her initiative, <em>Ignite Unite<\/em>. Born into humble beginnings, she pursued her medical studies in Cuba and later specialised in surgery at Wits University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her re-entry into Miss SA 2025 is a testament to her perseverance. She believes in dreaming big, because \u201creality will be even bigger.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1834198057\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-ghee-ann-rademan-healing-minds-one-woman-at-a-time\">3. Ghee-Ann Rademan: Healing Minds, One Woman at a Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109480.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29543 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109480.png 595w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109480-242x300.png 242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Province:<\/strong> Western Cape<br><strong>Age:<\/strong> 23<br><strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Northern Suburbs, Cape Town<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With a BA in Industrial Psychology, Ghee-Ann Rademan is a registered mental health professional and founder of an online counselling platform for women. She\u2019s on a mission to educate women about their mental health and help them heal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ghee-Ann is leveraging the Miss SA stage to amplify her reach, saying: <em>\u201cI\u2019m here to love and to serve.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-gizelle-venske-financial-integrity-advocate\">4. Gizelle Venske: Financial Integrity Advocate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109521.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29544 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109521.png 595w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109521-242x300.png 242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Province:<\/strong> Gauteng<br><strong>Age:<\/strong> 27<br><strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Vanderbijlpark (Lives in Pretoria)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Gizelle Venske is a Chartered Accountant with international experience, having worked in Sydney with Deloitte. Now a Business Development Manager, she uses her profession to promote ethical financial practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She mentors youth on financial literacy, from budgeting to filing taxes empowering them with life-changing knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her motto? <em>\u201cA woman who follows her own footsteps finds places no one else has ever been.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2894758034\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-karabo-mareka-from-alexandra-to-the-world\">5. Karabo Mareka: From Alexandra to the World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109569.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29545 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109569.png 595w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109569-242x300.png 242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Province:<\/strong> Gauteng<br><strong>Age:<\/strong> 27<br><strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Alexandra (Now based in Virginia, USA)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Flight attendant Karabo Mareka wants to be a \u201cbeacon of hope\u201d for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. She\u2019s living proof that with creativity and determination, global opportunities are within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She says, <em>\u201cYou\u2019ll never know unless you try. What do you have to lose?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-luyanda-nonhlelo-zuma-redefining-african-storytelling\">6. Luyanda Nonhlelo Zuma: Redefining African Storytelling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109605.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29546 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109605.png 595w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109605-242x300.png 242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Province:<\/strong> KwaZulu-Natal<br><strong>Age:<\/strong> 23<br><strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Pietermaritzburg (Lives in Johannesburg)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Back for a second time in the Top 10, Luyanda Zuma is a model, actress, and founder of LeNZ Media. Through her storytelling platform and the Nonhlelo Foundation, she uplifts youth and supports orphans across Gauteng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her vision is clear: create lasting social impact through art and service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the rich traditions in our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/heritage-day-basotho-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heritage Day spotlight on Basotho culture, blankets, and family customs<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4287725079\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-lebohang-msimanga-leading-through-service\">7. Lebohang Msimanga: Leading Through Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109650.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29548 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109650.png 595w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109650-242x300.png 242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Province:<\/strong> Gauteng<br><strong>Age:<\/strong> 27<br><strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Empangeni (Lives in Midrand)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Lebohang Msimanga blends business with community service. A BCom graduate and professional model, she founded <em>Lebo Leads Foundation<\/em> to help youth cultivate leadership skills. She also volunteers at under-resourced schools, ensuring children have access to daily meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her personal mantra? <em>\u201cStick to the plan, not your mood.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-nthabiseng-kgasi-bridging-the-digital-divide\">8. Nthabiseng Kgasi: Bridging the Digital Divide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"543\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109685.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29549 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Province:<\/strong> Gauteng<br><strong>Age:<\/strong> 30<br><strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Soweto (Lives in Bryanston)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With degrees in Marketing and Communications, Nthabiseng Kgasi works in the telecommunications sector while running her own social media agency. Her advocacy focuses on giving underserved youth access to digital resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She believes: <em>\u201cLet your \u2018why\u2019 guide you every step of the way.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-338458579\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-qhawekazi-mazaleni-voice-for-speech-therapy-inclusion\">9. Qhawekazi Mazaleni: Voice for Speech Therapy Inclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"543\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109728.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29550 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Province:<\/strong> Eastern Cape<br><strong>Age:<\/strong> 24<br><strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Gonubie, East London (Lives in Randburg)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Qhawekazi Mazaleni holds a Master&#8217;s in Speech-Language Pathology and focuses her research on Autism. Her mission is to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps in speech therapy, ensuring no child is left behind due to language barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her motto encourages boldness: <em>\u201cIt\u2019s only embarrassing if you\u2019re embarrassed. Don\u2019t be afraid to be seen trying.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-zanele-phakathi-empowering-youth-through-tech\">10. Zanele Phakathi: Empowering Youth Through Tech<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109766.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29551 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109766.png 595w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758109766-242x300.png 242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Province:<\/strong> Gauteng<br><strong>Age:<\/strong> 27<br><strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Soweto (Lives in Pretoria)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Zanele Phakathi has a strong background in IT and public sector innovation. She founded <em>Diamonds Model Academy<\/em> and <em>Za Power House Foundation<\/em> to help youth access career guidance and digital skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through her <em>Empower Ed<\/em> campaign, she\u2019s creating real change for South African learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: All images of the finalists were sourced from the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.misssa.co.za\/top-10-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miss South Africa website.<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1803214974\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-sets-the-miss-sa-top-10-finalists-apart\">What Sets the Miss SA Top 10 Finalists Apart?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s <strong>Miss SA Top 10 Finalists<\/strong> don\u2019t just talk about change \u2014 they are making it happen. Each finalist has a unique advocacy project, often rooted in personal experience, that addresses pressing societal issues such as education, mental health, youth development, and digital inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their stories serve as real-life case studies of resilience, community spirit, and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-road-ahead-what-s-next-for-the-top-10\">The Road Ahead: What\u2019s Next for the Top 10?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that the Top 10 has been revealed, these finalists will take part in a rigorous series of public appearances, interviews, and challenges. These activities will shape their journey to the Miss South Africa 2025 finale, where one woman will be crowned and take on the responsibility of national representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The public can follow their journeys on the official Miss SA website and social platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1113159240\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-miss-south-africa-still-matters\">Why Miss South Africa Still Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Miss South Africa is more than a pageant; it is a platform for societal change. With previous winners making global waves,  from Zozibini Tunzi to Lalela Mswane, the competition continues to elevate South Africa&#8217;s most promising young women into leadership roles at home and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-will-wear-the-crown\">Who Will Wear the Crown?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we get to know the <strong>Miss SA Top 10 Finalists<\/strong>, one thing becomes clear: South Africa\u2019s future is in capable hands. These finalists are not just contestants; they are change-makers, storytellers, and advocates ready to uplift the nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the inspiring stories of the Miss SA Top 10 Finalists. 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