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Nominations announced for the 1st annual South Africa Fashion Awards

Nominations announced for the 1st annual South Africa Fashion Awards

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Sandton, South Africa • 09/09/2025

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

See Also

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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