Meet the Judging Panel for Miss South Africa 2025

The Miss South Africa 2025 pageant is about to start and promises to be better. The judging panel is a blend of experience, influence, and intelligence. These judges aren’t your regular celebrities, they represent voices of leadership, and social impact.

Ndavi Nokeri (Investment Professional & Former Miss South Africa 2022)

Ndavi Nokeri :News Local

Ndavi Nokeri understands what pageantry is all about as a former winner. Now a successful finance person, Ndavi has shown it’s possible to combine beauty with brains. Her platform is now used to mentor young women for financial empowerment. Her dual identity as a pageant insider and business guru is an ideal candidate.

Devi Sankaree Govender(Investigative Journalist & Media Expert ) 

Devi Sankaree Govender : Facebook

Devi Sankaree Govender is a journalist with the ability to examine complex social issues. Her work covers politics, human rights, and social justice. As for her inclusion in the Miss SA Pageant, she brings a sharp lens for authenticity and integrity.

Liezel van der Westhuizen (Neuroscience Coach & Speaker) 

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Liezel van der Westhuizen works revolve around neuroscience, and personal growth. She is a coach that helps individuals unlock confidence, resilience, and purpose. She will make a good judge at the Miss SA due to her understanding of emotional intelligence.

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Tamaryn Green Nxumalo (Physician, Public Health Advocate & Miss South Africa 2018) 

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Tamaryn Green (née Green) brings to the table not only her experience as a former queen but also someone grounded in medicine and public health advocacy. Her work in healthcare, signals a dedication to service beyond the spotlight. She can assess contestants on compassion, purpose, and image.

Cindy Mahlangu (Actress & Media Personality) 

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Cindy Mahlangu is a popular figure in the South African entertainment industry. Her connection to media, branding, and storytelling gives her insight, in interviews, and in public life, balancing charisma with substance.

Thebe Ikalafeng — Brand Strategist & Culture Advocate

Thebe Ikalafeng: Wiki Mzansi

Thebe Ikalafeng is a respected brand strategist and cultural entrepreneur, known for building African narratives through branding and cultural innovation. His experience in elevating African voices and creative industries positions him to evaluate which contestant is worthy of the crown.  He’ll weigh vision, cultural sensitivity, and strategic presence.

Heidi Giokos — Broadcast Journalist & Storyteller

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Heidi Giokos has made her mark in the media with interviewing, reporting, and shaping narratives. Her skill in storytelling and public dialogue positions her well to assess how candidates communicate their purpose, vision, and authenticity. She’ll examine not only what they say, but how they say it.

What to Anticipate & The Credibility of the Process

With this panel, expect a selection process that values depth as much as beauty. Judges bring a combination of  pageantry experience, media literacy, and leadership. We can be rest assured the Miss South Africa 2025 crown will be placed on someone who is beautiful, champions community causes, and represents South Africa in good light.