Cape Town – Reigning Miss South Africa Qhawekazi Mazaleni has moved out of the Miss South Africa apartment a year after being crowned the 2025 winner.
Qhawekazi shared a video on Instagram showing herself packing as she prepared to move into her new home, marking the end of her reign.
“Today marks one year since being crowned as Miss South Africa. Oh my God. And now it is time to move on to my next chapter,” she said.
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Reflecting on her experience, Qhawekazi said she was not sad to leave, describing her reign as “the most beautiful year of my life”.
“My life did change this year, and I really think it’s because I choose every single day to believe that it is possible,” she added.
She also confirmed that her work with children would continue beyond her reign, promising supporters: “This will not be the last you see of me.”
The 2026 Miss South Africa will be crowned at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Saturday, 14 November.
@qhawemazaleni End of an era and the beginning of many others ❤️ October is definitely the month of my our families biggest blessings 14 days to handover 🇿🇦 #MissSA #QhaweMazaleni #MovingOut #CapCut ♬ Je te laisserai des mots (Piano Cover) – IRSNa
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