A milestone moment for Miss South Africa 2025, Qhawekazi Mazaleni graces her first-ever magazine cover with Bona, opening up about the journey that led her to the crown and the purpose that drives her reign.
In the cover story, Qhawe reflects on her upbringing, the family that shaped her resilience, and the self-belief it took to step into one of the country’s most powerful platforms. She speaks candidly about growth, imposter syndrome, and redefining beauty and leadership in modern pageantry, while sharing her vision for inclusive education and literacy advocacy through her work.
It’s an intimate, inspiring introduction to a queen grounded in service, intention, and impact and just the beginning of her story.