{"id":29636,"date":"2025-09-18T12:28:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T10:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=29636"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:50:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:50:07","slug":"gauteng-dominates-in-miss-sa-2025-top-10-line-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/gauteng-dominates-in-miss-sa-2025-top-10-line-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Gauteng Dominates in Miss SA 2025 Top 10 Line-Up"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Miss SA 2025 Top 10 finalists are official, and Gauteng once again dominates the list. Six contestants come from the province, while the Western Cape has two representatives. KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape each have one finalist. Reports also indicate that eight of the ten contestants live in Gauteng, highlighting the province\u2019s central role in South African pageantry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The finale will take place on 25 October 2025 at the SunBet Arena, Times Square in Pretoria, where one of these ten inspiring women will win the Miss South Africa crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gauteng-leads-the-pack\">Gauteng Leads the Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeslive.co.za\/lifestyle\/2025-09-18-gauteng-dominates-miss-sa-2025-top-10-spots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gauteng leads<\/a> the Miss SA 2025 Top 10 with six contestants. The province benefits from being the country\u2019s most populous region and home to Johannesburg and Pretoria. Contestants in Gauteng enjoy better access to modelling agencies, pageant training, and media exposure. As a result, Gauteng continues to produce strong contenders and winners year after year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3743059439\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" 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-provincial-representation\">Provincial Representation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Top 10 finalists represent four provinces:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gauteng: 6 contestants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Western Cape: 2 contestants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KwaZulu-Natal: 1 contestant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eastern Cape: 1 contestant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This distribution shows Gauteng\u2019s dominance. At the same time, it reflects the national reach of the competition, which celebrates talent from across South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-transparent-selection-process\">Transparent Selection Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Miss South Africa Organisation explained that an auditing process managed the shortlisting. The judging panel included journalist Devi Sankaree Govender, Miss SA 2022 Ndavi Nokeri, and executive coach Liezel van der Westhuizen. Their involvement ensured fairness and credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2008564526\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" 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-meet-the-miss-sa-2025-top-10-contestants\">Meet the Miss SA 2025 Top 10 Contestants.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <strong>Miss SA Organisation\u2019s official announcement<\/strong>, the Top 10 contestants are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nelly Mashile, 28, Gauteng.<\/strong> She works as a doctor and surgeon and advocates for equal access to education. Her disadvantaged upbringing inspires her mission to represent children from similar backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190066-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29683\" style=\"width:386px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190066-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190066-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190066-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190066.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lebohang Msimanga, 27, Gauteng.<\/strong> She works as a client manager and model and holds a BCom in economics and marketing from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She also mentors young people through her leadership foundation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190095-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29684\" style=\"width:383px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Qhawekazi Mazaleni, 24, Eastern Cape (resides in Gauteng).<\/strong> She is pursuing a master\u2019s degree in speech-language pathology at the University of Pretoria, focusing on autism and cultural inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190148-824x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29686\" style=\"width:402px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Luyanda Zuma, 23, KwaZulu-Natal.<\/strong> She is an actress and model who previously reached the Miss SA Top 10 in 2022. She graduated from AFDA with a degree in live performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190315-793x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29687\" style=\"width:421px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nthabiseng Kgasi, 30, Gauteng.<\/strong> She works as a marketing manager, holds degrees in marketing and communications, and runs a small business that supports digital inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"821\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190391-821x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29688\" style=\"width:430px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190391-821x1024.jpg 821w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190391-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190391-768x958.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190391.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Karabo Mareka, 28, Gauteng (based in the US).<\/strong> She works as a flight attendant with United Airlines and entered Miss SA to inspire young South Africans who face financial barriers in education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190497-825x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29690\" style=\"width:433px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ghee-Ann Rademan, 23, Western Cape.<\/strong> She is a mental health professional with a degree in industrial psychology from Stellenbosch University and advocates for women\u2019s empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190533-822x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29691\" style=\"width:439px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bridgette Jones, 28, Western Cape.<\/strong> She works as a flight attendant and studies management online. She views Miss SA as a platform to expand her advocacy work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190589-817x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29696\" style=\"width:456px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zanele-phakathi-27-gauteng\"><strong>Zanele Phakathi, 27, Gauteng.<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>She works at the Public Investment Corporation and founded Diamonds Model Academy and the Za Power House Foundation, which mentors and empowers the youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190659-824x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29700\" style=\"width:468px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gizelle Venske, 27, Gauteng.<\/strong> She is a chartered accountant with a BCom from the University of Pretoria and promotes financial literacy and mentoring.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1758190738-816x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-29701\" style=\"width:472px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-broader-trends-in-miss-sa\">Broader Trends in Miss SA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-education-and-professionalism\">1. Education and Professionalism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2025 finalists reflect a shift toward recognising women with advanced qualifications and professional success. Many contestants already hold leadership positions in their fields. This shift proves that Miss SA values intellect and professionalism as much as beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-community-advocacy\">2. Community Advocacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The finalists actively promote social causes. Their advocacy ranges from financial literacy and digital inclusion to youth leadership and mental health support. These projects confirm Miss SA\u2019s role as a platform for change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-diverse-representation\">3. Diverse Representation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Gauteng dominates, finalists from the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Eastern Cape bring balance. This mix demonstrates the pageant\u2019s national reach and the country\u2019s cultural richness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-263051827\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" 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-looking-ahead-to-the-finale\">Looking Ahead to the Finale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The finale on 25 October 2025 at the SunBet Arena, Times Square in Pretoria, will combine glamour with purpose. Contestants will showcase leadership, advocacy, and confidence alongside traditional elements of competition. The event promises to inspire audiences across South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The winner will represent the nation at international pageants. She will also continue South Africa\u2019s strong tradition of producing world-class queens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-this-year-s-line-up-matters\">Why This Year\u2019s Line-Up Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Miss SA 2025 Top 10 highlights Gauteng\u2019s dominance, with six contestants from the province and most finalists reportedly living there. However, the presence of contestants from three other provinces confirms that Miss SA remains a national competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the finale approaches, the finalists will prove that Miss South Africa is about more than beauty. It is about education, advocacy, and pride in South Africa\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/miss-sa-top-10-finalists-announced\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miss SA Top 10 Finalists Announced<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Miss SA 2025 Top 10 finalists are official, and Gauteng once again dominates the list. Six contestants come from the province, while the Western Cape has two representatives. KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape each have one finalist. 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