Jenique Botha, a 22-year old student law student, from Ekurhuleni, is the new Miss Earth South Africa 2025.
She was crowned at the Thaba Eco Hotel, part of the Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, South of Johannesburg, on Wednesday.
Botha is currently studying LLB and is also a BCom Law graduate, from the University of the North West.
“I am honoured to carry this prestigious title and look forward to championing the organisation’s sustainability and climate programmes, as we continue to charter a new chapter together” said Botha.
The 1st Runner Up is Brilliant Dzavana from Tzaneen, Limpopo, the 2nd Runner Up, is Tshiamo Morare from Atteridgeville, Tshwane.
Mpho Moleya from Midrand was announced as the 3rd Runner Up.
Speaking at the glitzy event, Ella Bella Leite: Educational Director, said “this title does not come without responsibility and these young ladies are committed to serving people and the planet. It is an opportunity for these young women to become active participants in protecting and preserving our planet. We need passionate people to take on this fight for our planet and for our home.”
The winner’s prize package, is a set of luggage from Samsonite, a handbag and shoes from Europa Art, David Green Eyewear, Silver Lining Gumboots for all her clean ups and plantings, premium skincare treatments from Skin Renewal SA for the year of her reign and quality skincare products from Lamelle South Africa, professional styling and haircare products from Lanza professional healing haircare, Gifts from Bio Sculpture, Clothing from Nicci Boutique, Jeans from Lee Cooper SA, A fully paid International trip, Evening Dresses sponsored by New Romantics, and a national costume designed by The Duchess.
Kryolan Professional Make-Up and Lanza Professional Healing haircare, took care of the finalists.
Catherine Constantinides, Executive Director of the programme, shared her thoughts on the significance of the moment, “this programme proves that sustainability and women’s empowerment are two sides of the same coin. When young women lead environmental change, communities shift, and narratives evolve. Empowered women are not only change makers, they are earth-shakers.”
Picture of Jenique Botha-Miss Earth South Africa 2025, flanked by her 1st Runner Up: Brilliant Dzavana from Tzaneen, Limpopo, 2nd Runner Up: Tshiamo Morare from Atteridgeville, Tshwane and Mpho Moleya from Midrand was announced as the 3rd Runner Up.