Shaka iLembe star Luyanda Zuma, who currently leads in Mzansi Magic’s new drama Levels, has made the Miss South Africa Top 10 finalists list for the second time.
Bulelwa Hoala

South African actress and model Luyanda Zuma has secured a spot as one of the Top 10 finalists for Miss South Africa 2025.
The announcement was made by the official Miss South Africa organisation on their Instagram account on Tuesday.
“#MissSA2025 Top 10 Finalist @melanin_lelo 👑” the account wrote.
This is Zuma’s second time reaching the Miss SA Top 10.
She previously made it to the Top 10 in the 2022 Miss South Africa pageant.
The 23-year-old actress is popularly know for her most recent role as Liyana, Shaka’s strong-willed lover in Shaka iLembe season 2, where she starred opposite actor Lemogang Tsipa, who plays Shaka.
Her character met a tragic end after drinking a potion from the royal healer to end her pregnancy.
Zuma currently stars in Mzansi Magic’s newest Sunday night drama, Levels, where she made her debut on 7 September 2025 as airline pilot Captain Mo.
She also previously featured in the Mzansi Magic netball drama Obstruction.
Zuma is also a successful model and influencer and has collaborated with major brands such as Vaseline and Garnier.
The Miss SA 2025 finale is set to take place on 25 October 2025 at SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria.
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