Friday night’s Mrs South Africa Grand Finale lit up the Theare of Marcellus at Emperors Palace as Verushka Singh claimed the crown, bringing a fitting end to a journey defined by bravery and the belief that every woman deserves her moment to rise. Singh is the first Indian South African woman to wear the Mrs South Africa crown.
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The Miss South Africa Organisation is stepping into a new era, strengthened by its newly appointed Co-Chairs and driven by a bold commitment to youth empowerment across the continent.
Three Visionary Co-Chairs to Lead the Platform Forward
The organisation proudly announces its distinguished Co-Chairs for 2025: Mrs Basetsana Kumalo and Peggy Sue Khumalo. Together, these accomplished leaders bring unparalleled expertise, vision and passion to the Miss South Africa platform, particularly in the launch of the New Era of Miss South Africa. Miss South Africa titleholders and prominent businesswomen Mrs Basetsana Khumalo and Peggy Sue Khumalo will steer the organisation through this transformative chapter. The Co-Chairs will serve as official mentors to the finalists, guiding them as they prepare to become ambassadors for change.
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This week I was invited to attend the 2025 Product of the Year Awards at the Galleria Events and Conference Centre in Johannesburg.
South African consumers have once again cast their votes in the country’s most comprehensive independent product survey. Product of the Year South Africa is proud to unveil the 32 winners of the 2025 Product of the Year Awards, showcasing the most innovative products and services across multiple sectors.
Spanning categories from personal care to finance, the winning products were chosen by a nationally representative survey of 2,000 South African consumers, conducted by global insights leader Kantar. Each winner earned its place based on real consumer opinions—evaluated for appeal, relevance, uniqueness, satisfaction, and innovation.
“As South African shoppers continue to tighten their belts and juggle daily expenses, the peace of mind that they are spending wisely on products that are recognised and endorsed by their fellow consumers is priceless,” says Edith Venter, General Manager of Product of the Year South Africa. “Whether it’s a reimagined heritage product or a brand-new entry to market, these products all share one thing: they connect with consumers in ways that matter. The Product of the Year seal is a mark of trust, backed by solid research and consumer endorsement.”
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Fashion’s biggest night is just around the corner. This May, the 2025 Met Gala will take place in New York City at the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art, where the world’s most celebrated stars will showcase their most memorable style statements of the year.
E! Live From The Red Carpet: The 2025 Met Gala will air on E! (DStv 124) on Tuesday, 6 May at 7pm. From exclusive details about what inspired the stars’ looks to interviews with celebrities as they arrive at the soirée, South African viewers won’t want to miss a moment of the fashion frenzy.
Co-hosted by fashion expert Zanna Roberts Rassi, producer and NBC Sports host Maria Taylor, journalist Elaine Welteroth, actress and comedian Yvonne Orji and designer Christian Siriano, the show will treat fans to insider scoop on what the stars will be wearing, details about this year’s party and sneak peeks of celebrity attendees departing from The Mark Hotel, The Carlyle Hotel and The Pierre Hotel in their jaw-dropping looks.
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Get ready for a night of laughter, legends, and a little bit of chaos (the good kind) as we unveil the powerhouse duo steering the comedy ship at the 12th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards: none other than Nina Hastie and Carvin H Goldstone.
These two comedy titans will take the stage as your hosts, armed with razor-sharp wit, undeniable charm, and a talent for keeping audiences on their toes (and in stitches). With Nina’s fearless, no holds barred humour and Carvin’s storytelling genius, we’re in for an unforgettable night at The Lyric Theatre on Saturday, 12 April 2025.
A night like this deserves an epic cast, and in addition to our amazing MCs, we’re delivering just that. Bringing the funny are some of SA’s top comedic talents, including:
And many more still to be announced!
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Mzansi Life & Style by Mishkah Roman-Cassiem 