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Eastern Cape beauty, Qhawekazi Mazaleni, greets the world as the new Miss South Africa. The 24-year-old took the crown from outgoing queen Mia le Roux at a glittering pageant in Pretoria on Saturday. Her first and second princesses respectively are Luyanda Zuma and Karabo Mareka, Mazaleni from Gonubie, East London, will receive a cash prize of R1 million, a luxurious fully furnished apartment for her year of reign, and other sponsorships and gifts.
Image: Miss South Africa organisation
X user’s went on a frenzy celebrating the crowning of the new Miss SA, Qhawekazi Mazaleni
@EFFSouthAfrica The EFF congratulates Qhawekazi Mazaleni on being crowned Miss South Africa 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
@Official_MissSA The beginning of a new era with our Queen Qhawekazi Mazaleni.
@glamfuel #MissSA2025 #MissSouthAfrica #CouragePurposeTransformation
@JBBMabena Well done South Africa for choosing this lady to represent what beauty truly is. You have moved away from beauty defined by Eurocentric standards. This is real, authentic beauty.
@Vee_Raphasha Aligning with SA’s urgent need for inclusive leaders who resonate with communities. Our nation faces structural economic & social cracks, pageants carry greater weight – incubators for voices who can speak to empowerment & transformation. The future isn’t somewhere else – it’s here!
@Meme_Lipsy Building rapport is important when working with children & this is one of the reasons why I looove Qhawekazi. She’s so committed to making SA a better place & serving our communities. We’ll rest knowing that Miss SA 2025 cares about the public. #MissSA2025
@BooThugShakur Oh Qhawe, you’re so deserving. Those of us who’ve followed her know the impact she’s made helping kids read as a speech therapist, writing a children’s book in isiXhosa, and even learning Setswana for her work in Pretoria. I know there’s more coming. I’m so happy #MissSA2025
@GovernmentZA Good morning, Mzansi! What a way to start the day, congratulations to Qhawe Mazaleni, our newly crowned Miss South Africa 2025! All hail the Queen, shining with grace, beauty, and purpose. #MissSA2025 #MissSouthAfrica #GovZAUpdates
@MarleneJoh62399 What a lovely smile she has...she looks like such a happy person... wishing you a wonderful Miss SA year.
@Zweli_Thixo Zozi won the Miss Universe crown with her R30 cut & Shudu won the #MissSA2020 crown with her R20 chiskop. Now Qhawe won #MissSA2025 with her R30 cut too. FOCUS GENTS, don’t give em anything more than R50 for hair.
@UPTuks 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
@_zanelephakathi Had breakfast with the queen herself! Oh
@QMazaleni36754 You are truly a force! Wishing you an amazing reign, may it be filled with purpose, grace, and unforgettable moments. #QueenEnergy #ReignWithPurpose #MissSA2025
@thelunarpiscean Last year, we were celebrating our first Deaf Miss SA. This year, we’re celebrating the person who would have helped our Miss SA 2024 learn how to speak, now crowned our Miss SA 2025. This is a huge win for us in the Audiology and Speech Therapy department! #MissSA2025
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