The Mr and Miss Spring Pageant 2025, hosted by GD Pageants, took place on the evening of October 11 at the Springs Mall, and was a beautiful evening that celebrated confidence, elegance and individuality.

“GD Pageants stands for ambition in heels, empowering young women and men to step into their confidence, embrace their uniqueness and chase their dreams with purpose and passion,” said pageant director, Gabriella D’Arrigo.

“This exciting event was open to anyone who wanted to participate. Contestants had the opportunity to shine on stage, make new memories and stand a chance to win amazing prizes, including vouchers, pageant merch and beauty items among others,” she continued.

There were five categories: junior, teen, senior, social media, and public choice. The social media category was decided by online engagement, and the public choice category by the audience present for the pageant.

“Each contestant brought their own spark and personality to the stage, making the evening one to remember,” D’Arrigo concluded.

Winners in the various categories were:
• Miss Spring Junior was Ntlakuso Mathebula.
• Junior First Princess was Ahanna Singh.
• Junior Second Princess was Nicola Greeff.
• Miss Spring Teen was Simphiwe Kwegtiane.
• Teen First Princess was Shené Schoombee.
• Teen Second Princess was Lereko Matsema.
• Miss Spring Senior was Yacinda Seyffert.
• Senior First Princess was Tiana Manicum.
• Senior Second Princess was Shreya Krishna.

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