The countdown has officially begun until the 2025 Miss South Africa Grand Finale. The pageant has been on the lips and fingertips of social media users ever since the announcement of the top 10 that will be fighting for the crown. This week we were given a peek behind the curtain with the announcement of the hosts of the event and the judging panel.
It seems like Bonang Matheba will not have the desirable duty of being the host of this year’s pageant. This does not mean that Queen B will not be profiting from the pageant. The pageant will still be including her MCC Brand House of BNG will still continue to be one of the pageant’s sponsors.
This year’s pageant will be conducted by media personality Nomalanga Shozi. The role of co-host will be held by Pamela Mntanga who wears many hats including that of content creator. This is a big deal on the parts of the organisers as this opens the door for opportunities to upcoming talent.
The judging panel who have the difficult task of crowning the winner are former pageant winners Ndavi Nokiri, Tamaryn Green-Nxumalo who will be joined by Thebe Ikalafeng.
The panel will also include actress Cindy Mahlangu who is known for roles in ‘The Queen’, ‘Blood & Water’ and will be playing one of the lead characters in the upcoming Netflix drama ‘Bad Influencer’ which premiers 31 October 2025.
The pageant will also include a variety of performances by Makhadzi, Ciza, Karen Zoid, Langa Mavuso, Xolly Mncwango, Bucie, Demi Demi Lee Moore and Lordkez Keziah Zoe Meyers.
The finale will take place on 25 October at SunBet Arena, Pretoria. The tickets for the show are available for sale.
