REPUBLIC AFRICA AND WORLD FASHION AWARDS ANNOUNCE THE HISTORIC LAUNCH OF THE 1ST ANNUAL SOUTH AFRICA FASHION AWARDS 2025
Kagiso MbaliSeptember 9, 20252 Mins read42
South Africa Fashion Awards 2025 — Official Nominees
Republic Africa, in proud partnership with the internationally acclaimed World Fashion Awards (www.worldfashionawards.org), announces the 1st Annual SAFA, set for Saturday, 4 October 2025 at Hotel Sky, Sandton. The ceremony supports the Diamond Children’s Foundation.
Nominees Announced
The SAFA 2025 nominees celebrate the strength, creativity and innovation driving South African fashion — spanning designers, stylists, influencers, models, photographers, jewellery, streetwear, footwear and more.
🏆 SAFA 2025 — Full List of Nominees
Best Fashion Designer
- Thebe Magugu
- Rich Mnisi
- Laduma Ngxokolo
- Gert-Johan Coetzee
- Mzukisi Mbane
- Sindiso Khumalo
Best Stylist
- Lethabo “Boogy” Maboi
- Don Delicious
- Bee Diamond Head
- Amy Zama
- Obakeng Ranthlane
- Oratile Moh
- Lethabo Motlatle
- Shané Badenhorst
- Phupho Gumede K
- Thobeka Mbane
Best Fashion Influencer
- Sarah Langa
- Nabilah Kariem
- Kim Jayde
- Ntandokazi Mzamo
- Pamela Mtanga
- Naliyani Uma
- Mihlali Ndamase
- Boity Thulo
- Bonang Matheba
- Blue Mbombo
Best Fashion Icon
- Kim Jayde
- Bonang Matheba
- Blue Mbombo
- Sarah Langa
- Rich Mnisi
- Pamela Mtanga
- Dineo Moeketsi
Best Make-up Brand
- Gloei Beauty
- Swiitchbeauty
- Creative Glamour
- Inthusiasm
- Hermosa Flor Cosmetics
- Lula Fox
Best Skincare Brand
- Skoon Skincare
- Fundamental Skincare
- Dawn
- Clere Skincare
- Lelive
- Skin Creamery
- African Extracts Rooibos
- Africology
- Suki Suki Naturals
- Skin Functional
Best Fashion Retailer
- Mr Price
- AYANA
- Edgars
- The FIX
- Foschini
- Markham
- Archive
- Sportscene
Best Fashion e-Commerce Brand
- Bash
- Superbalist
- YDE
- MyRunway
- Edgars
- Dunns
- Mr Price (Online)
Best Male Model
- Lebo Malope
- Denetric Malope
- TJ Ngoma
- Rasaq Akinwunmi
- Yuri Pailman
Best Female Model
- Marie-Noëlle Graobe
- Nondumiso Beattie
- Lwandle Maluvá Ngwenya
- Ansolet Rossouw
Best Emerging Designer
- Katlego Mokwana
- Jessica-Anne Shepherd
- Onesimo Bam
- Oyama Gonintebe
- Busisiwe Buthelezi
- Keneilwe Khobo
- Fikile Sokhulu
Best Hairstylist
- Jawad Maphoto
- Bonolo Gabuza
- Amiena Hartley Dolf
- Kelvin Takudzwa
- Irene da Fonseca
- Tumelo “MJ” Mpholo
- Hair By NanaR
- Julie Tchouya
Best Fashion Photographer
- Trevor Stuurman
- Imraan Christian
- Basetsana Maluleka
- Pierre Van Vuuren
- Eunice Driver
- Legae Sehlako
- Andile Mthembu
- Brandon Barnard
Best Sustainable Fashion
- Sama Sama
- Lukhanyo Mdingi
- Me&B
- SELFI
- The Bam Collective
- GUGUBYGUGU
- Yarnh
- Mors Design
Best Modelling Agency
- ICE Models
- Boss Models
- Rage Agency
- GAPA Model Agency
- Blaze Talent
- SYNC Model Management
- 33 and Me Talent Agency
- Invade Models
- Steele Model Studio
- Louis B Model & Talent Management
Best South African Jewellery Brand
- Jenna Clifford
- Lorne Jewellery
- Pichulik
- Dear Rae Jewellery
- Famke Jewellery
- Ida Elsje Jewellery
- Meraki Jewellery Design
- Kirsten Goss
- Charles Greig
Best Streetwear Brand
- Artclub and Friends
- Galxyboy
- Boys of Soweto
- Cultish
- Embedded
- Dirtylolli Clothing Brand
- Suhu Original
- Love Light Godspeed
- Butan
- Sol-Sol
Best Footwear Brand
- Peset
- Bathu
- Nik’Ana by Lufiano
- Hibacci
- Yenza Africa
- Vaya Footwear
- Veldskoen Shoes
- Froggie
Best Makeup Artist
- Stephy Kwanaite
- Nomsa Madida
- Nono Linchwe
- Bokamoso Dikobe (BK MUA)
- Renee de Wit
- Precious Xaba
- Fanyana Maseko
- Vuyo Varoy
🏅 Special Honours
- David Tlale — Lifetime Achievement Award
- Laduma Ngxokolo (MAXHOSA AFRICA) — Outstanding Contribution to Fashion Award
Public Voting & Broadcast
Voting opens 9 September 2025 via Telephonos. Winners announced at the ceremony on 4 October 2025, broadcast live on VooVix TV.
Event Details
- Event: 1st Annual South Africa Fashion Awards 2025
- Date: Saturday, 4 October 2025
- Venue: Hotel Sky, Sandton
- Voting: Opens 9 September 2025 via Telephonos
Media & Partnerships
Media Accreditation: kabelo@safashionawards.co.za
Partnerships & Sponsorship: douglas@safashionawards.co.za
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