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All eyes on the crown: Mrs SA reveals 2025 top 30 finalists [Pics]

The search for the new queen continues. Mrs South Africa has officially announced the 2025 top 30 finalists following a competitive semi-final round held at Hotel Sky in Sandton. The semi-final showcase was hosted by media personality Ayanda Thabethe and featured a performance by singer-songwriter Lloyd Cele. The event, which began on 2 July, included empowerment workshops, a swimwear presentation, and in-depth judging sessions. The finalists were announced after three days of closed interviews, workshops, rehearsals, and a dazzling live showcase. Judges assessed the contestants on leadership potential, community involvement, and communication skills. The semi-finals concluded last Friday with a glamorous stage event, where the contestants stepped into the spotlight one last time before the final cut. Mrs South Africa CEO Joani Jacobs described this year's group as 'simply astonishing'. 'Every entrant arrives with a story worth telling. Our job is to amplify those stories and share their messages of courage, hope, and purpose, while equipping them to become leaders in their own spheres,' she said. She added that each of the semi-finalists has the ability to impact their communities and help change the world. 'We've seen them go from women already beaming with confidence but unsure how best to direct their strengths, into powerful leaders who can command a room and bring about change through sheer force of will. We look forward to seeing what else the journey of life holds for them.' ALSO READ: Former Mrs South Africa wins big in California Meet the 2025 Mrs South Africa finalists Anita Momberg, 46 – Kuilsrivier, Western Cape Bontle Manana, 35 – Pretoria, Gauteng Carika Bebb, 44 – Cape Town, Western Cape Czar Motsuenyane, 39 – Randburg, Gauteng Emihle Heli, 25 – Kuilsrivier, Western Cape Jessica Erasmus, 40 – Pretoria, Gauteng Lebo Mfeka, 43 – Krugersdorp, Gauteng Lioni Birch, 42 – Roodepoort, Gauteng Manani Botes, 37 – Tzaneen, Limpopo Meg Harvey – Bryanston, Gauteng Miliswa Jordan, 47 – Midrand, Gauteng Rea Seabela, 39 – Boksburg, Gauteng Rechaux Browne, 44 – Cape Town, Western Cape Rona Hogins, 40 – Krugersdorp, Gauteng Samantha Gillion, 41 – Gordons Bay, Western Cape Sarah Bond, 34 – Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Sarah Louw, 36 – Pretoria, Gauteng Sarah Morgan Walker, 38 – Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Sinothile Kubu, 40 – Vaal Park, Free State Siyasanga Mophethe, 39 – Bloemfontein, Free State Stellie Taute, 46 – Mossel Bay, Western Cape Talitha Oosthuizen, 42 – Edenvale, Gauteng Taryn Raubenheimer, 34 – Bedfordview, Gauteng Thato Butelezi, 37 – Brits, North West Verusca Franzman, 35 – Vredenburg, Western Cape Verushka Singh, 39 – Steyn City, Gauteng Wendy Van Zyl, 55 – Waterkloof, Gauteng Wilmarie Kriel, 36 – Cape Town, Gauteng Yvette Muller, 52 – Somerset West, Western Cape Zaza Letsholo, 43 – Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga NOW READ: 7 reasons Gen Zs choose friends with benefits