Meet the judges of the New Era of Miss South Africa: Empowering Leadership and Impact
Miss South Africa Organisation is proud to introduce its esteemed judging panel for the 2025 edition, marking a new chapter in the pageant’s history. This year’s judges are committed to identifying a young leader who embodies courage, purpose, and a passion for transformation.
Meet the Judges
Dr. Tamryn Green Nxumalo
A medical doctor, health advocate, and influencer who understands the importance of authenticity and genuine love for people in making a meaningful impact.
Dr Green-Nxumalo is a former Ms South Africa ( 2018) and first runner-up for Ms Universe.
Ndavi Nokeri
An investment professional, youth advocate, and change maker who recognises the value of fearless leadership and resilience in driving social impact. Ms Nokeri is Ms South Africa 2022.
Cindy Mahlangu
An actress, model, and influencer who believes in the power of true confidence and self-belief.
Heidi Giokos
An award-winning broadcast journalist who brings an authoritative voice and a compassionate perspective to the panel.
Thebe Ikalafeng
A brand strategist who has helped shift global perceptions of African brands and believes in the importance of authentic storytelling and representation.
A New Era of Leadership and Impact
The 2025 Miss South Africa pageant is committed to empowering young women to become leaders and change-makers. The organisation identifies, empowers, and celebrates exceptional women who drive positive change and contribute to society, unlocking the potential of South Africa’s youth and women.
The Empower Youth Africa Mandate: A Core Judging Criterion
Every finalist has been tasked with developing and implementing an Empower Youth Africa (EYA) campaign as part of her journey.
Empower Youth Africa is not symbolic; it is a deliberate response to the challenges facing young people today. It gives structure to how we use the influence of Miss South Africa by connecting young leaders to opportunities with a mandate that requires finalists to focus on:
- Youth Unemployment
- Entrepreneurship and Skills Development
- Education Access
- Health and Wellness
- Civic Engagement
- Pan African Collaboration and Cultural Exchange
EYA strength lies in scale: one titleholder can inspire thousands, but a movement can equip millions.
We are intentionally using the Miss South Africa platform as a bridge between aspirational leadership and practical impact. The platform comes with influence, reach and access to stakeholders, and we want to use those resources to enable finalists to apply their backgrounds and abilities toward entrepreneurship, employment pathways and social participation, for the betterment of their communities, with a focus on addressing unemployment and strengthening civic engagement.
Data will be used to understand and track impact and to better serve the communities the finalists represent.
The crown and sash are tools of advocacy, but their impact is maximised only when aligned with tangible socioeconomic progress.
The EYA mandate is directly aligned to the brand values: Courage. Purpose. Transformation.
Finale Details
- Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Venue: SunBet Arena, Time Square, Pretoria
- Tickets available at TicketPro
Join us
The Miss South Africa Organisation invites you to join the journey of discovering the next leader and change-maker who will inspire a nation and, together with her team, make a lasting impact in our country.