The admin of the official Miss Universe South Africa Instagram page, which is not affiliated with the Miss SA Organisation, penned a touching post to Miss SA 2025 runner-up Luyanda Zuma on Sunday 26 October.
MISS UNIVERSE SA PAGE ON LUYANDA ZUMA
With grace and empathy, the Miss Universe SA page penned a touching post to Miss SA runner-up Luyanda Zuma, showing her love as she became the first runner-up at the finale of the pageant. The Miss SA pageant took place at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Saturday 25 October. Qhawekazi Mazaleni was crowned Miss SA 2025.
“First runner up is the toughest position anyone could ever find themselves in when they’ve immersed themselves into a demanding pageant journey like that of Miss South Africa. Luyanda, we have witnessed you grow from strength to strength,” read the post.
“Becoming a bolder and more self assured version of yourself. You are such a powerhouse, this moment may bring you sadness and even tears. But that’s temporary, trust me the best is yet to come for you. The universe will wait for you,” read the post.
“You fought for your dream and gained more than you could ever imagine, more transformation of the self, more confidence, a South Africa that resonates with you, wisdom, so much. We love you, you will soon be arriving to your timely destination. 💙🇿🇦 SO PROUD OF YOU HG,” read the post.
THE MISS UNIVERSE SA PAGE ON QHAWEKAZI TAKING HOME MISS SA TITLE
The admin of the page also penned a sweet tribute to Qhawekazi after she was crowned.
“Congratulations to our new Miss South Africa 2025, wow I am just absolutely stunned by her. Qhawe you’ve been incredible, actually been following since 2023 when your sister competed and when I came across you, I just knew you’d be incredible for this platform one day,” read the post.
“A full circle moment for you, your family, community and a large majority of South Africa who rallied behind you. I can’t wait for your year of reign to unfold, may the worlds favour find you too 🩵🇿🇦,” read the post.