Shaka iLembe actress Luyanda Zuma has set her sights on becoming Miss South Africa 2025, and her creative entry video has caused a buzz online.
Along with Zamani Mbatha, Anele Nene, Sikhanyiso Sithole, and numerous more newcomers, the emerging sensation is part of the highly anticipated second season of Shaka iLembe.
Luyanda Zuma’s video entry for Miss South Africa 2025 has caused controversy. Phil Mphela, an entertainment analyst, reposted her incredibly inventive entrance video on X.
For her Miss South Africa 2025 video, which could easily pass for a teaser film, Luyanda apparently went all out. Zuma responds to the query of why she aspires to be Miss South Africa in the video.
Luyanda Zuma's #MissSA2025 entry video has opinions split.
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) April 11, 2025
The 23 year old AFDA graduate from PMB in KZN, who is one of the new stars of Mzansi Magic's epic drama series #ShakaiLembeS2, is clearly showing off her creative side in this heavily produced piece.
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Fans react to Luyanda Zuma’s Miss SA 2025 entry video
@AldrinSampear argued: “Unfortunately, simplicity won’t get you noticed as easily. If we look at Miss SA as a life changing opportunity, this for me makes total sense. It’s current. You showcase your gift(s). We live in the era of videos & virality and Miss SA exits in that reality.”
@OfentseShezi said: “The same theatrics as people call it, are the same theatrics that will make her win Miss Universe. Anne wants exactly what Luyanda is doing 😂👌🏾Luyanda understands the assignment if she wants to win Miss Universe. If she wins Miss SA, she will win MU.”
@Machezhi_ responded: “I understand it, but the glitz removes the focus on why she could be the next Miss SA. She didn’t sell that part well instead, she focused more on what she could do as a model. Why child & youth development? Give us something – if the video were longer, it would balance. Muhle 🥳”
@Fulunem said: “All beauty pageant contestants are performers. I like her video. She knows what the job entails.”
@KatlegoSepotok4 reacted: “If this is her entry video, then no way! It is too busy; she should have just kept it simple and looked straight into the camera and stated her case. This kind of content could still be posted (additionally) to create hype. But I am not sure as an entry video.”
This isn’t Luyanda Zuma’s first attempt at being Miss South Africa. The 23-year-old from Pietermaritzburg, KZN, is a Miss South Africa 2022 top 10 finalist.
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