The search for Mister South Africa 2025 is down to ten inspiring men who want to make a real difference.
South Africa (17 September 2025) – Mister South Africa is all about mentorship, brotherhood, and proving that men can lead with kindness and purpose. This year’s Top 10 finalists are vying to bring their causes to a greater platform.
Last year’s winner, Marcel Roux, a Cape Town educator and father, showed just how much impact the role can have. Now, it’s time to meet the ten men stepping up this year. In December, one of these standout gents will take the title.
Brad Kruger
Brad from Alberton is an operations manager at a private Christian school and the co-founder of Cultivate Kindness, a movement launched in 2021 that teaches communities to grow their own food and build sustainable skills. Having worked with students from Grade 0 to Grade 12, Brad believes kindness is more than a value, it’s a tool for building stronger relationships and uplifting entire communities. His goal is to inspire South Africans to practise empathy, compassion, and self-awareness, one act of kindness at a time.
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Dirk Smuts
Dirk is an investment portfolio manager based in Cape Town. With a career built on guiding people towards financial stability, he’s seen how much difference knowledge makes. His campaign centres on teaching young people, especially from underserved communities, entrepreneurial skills and financial literacy. For Dirk it’s about breaking cycles of poverty by equipping the next generation to create their own opportunities.
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Fahdil Baker
Fahdil, a social shopping manager from Mahikeng, describes himself as an outdoors lover with a soft spot for a good curry. But behind that easygoing charm is a serious commitment to uplifting women and children. Having been deeply influenced by the women in his own life, he’s determined to use his voice to stand up for those who are often silenced in society.
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Riaan Rautenbach
Riaan has called Kempton Park home for nearly 30 years. By day, he works as an exchange control officer, but his most important role is being a dad. Parenthood has given him a sharp sense of just how vital safety and stability are in childhood. His campaign is about creating environments where underprivileged children and the caregivers who support them are protected, nurtured, and given the chance to just be kids.
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Khutso Mokoena
Khutso, a Joburg-based data analyst and father, grew up with very little, raised by his grandparents. His grandmother taught him to read, and that small act became the foundation for everything that followed. He only started speaking English after matric and admits he spent much of his early career ‘playing catch-up.’ But he never gave up. His focus now is on supporting vulnerable children, giving them the opportunities he had to fight for, and proving that consistency and compassion can change lives.
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Chandler Reineke
Pretoria’s Chandler wears many hats. He’s an entrepreneur, fitness business owner, distributor of medical-grade oxygen plants… and a proud pet dad. He has two dogs and two cats, and his passion is animal welfare. Chandler’s campaign is about being a voice for animals, ensuring their safety and dignity. For him, leadership starts with protecting the most vulnerable, including the four-legged members of our families.
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Darryn Tyler Webster
Darryn, 32, from Ballito, works in medical sales and is the youngest of six siblings. His campaign focus is a big one and relevant to many families in SA – diabetes awareness. With so many South Africans currently diagnosed with the disease, Darryn has seen firsthand through his work just how widespread and misunderstood diabetes is. He wants to use the Mr SA platform to spread education, awareness, and support to those living with it.
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Vince Chase
From the Eastern Cape, Vince has a story rooted in humble beginnings. He grew up herding cattle and dreaming big, and today he’s a philanthropist, marketer, MC, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. His campaign tackles gender-based violence. Vince believes part of the solution lies in how boys are raised, and he wants to introduce programmes that teach respect, integrity, and empathy from a young age, shaping a new definition of masculinity.
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JP Geldenhuys
JP from Johannesburg is a regional sales and training manager in the automotive industry. His campaign stands on three pillars: inspiration, community upliftment, and personal growth. JP wants to highlight mental health and wellness while also working closely with organisations that support children, families, and people who often feel unseen. For him, strength is about being real, being vulnerable, and leading with integrity.
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Hein Rootman
Gauteng’s Hein Rootman wears many hats — business development executive, boxing gym shareholder, and founder of the Starts With You Foundation. His heart lies with children in orphanages and outreach programmes, where he believes a simple hug, listening ear, or guiding hand can change a life. Through Mr South Africa, Heinrich hopes to grow his impact and remind kids that they are never alone.
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