Authored by: Captain SA | SA Rainbow News | 15 October 2025
GAUTENG – The Miss Gauteng Exclusive (MGE) 2025 pageant concluded in elegance and celebration on 4 October 2025, marking another memorable chapter in Gauteng’s ongoing journey of empowering women through beauty, leadership, and service. Among the standout queens of the evening, Thando Mabele shone brightly as she was crowned 1st Princess, a title that celebrates her leadership, advocacy, and dedication to community upliftment.
#MissGautengExclusive2025 #ThandoMabele
Thando’s journey to the crown was one of resilience, purpose, and passion. Selected initially among the Top 20 finalists, she captured hearts with her confidence and authenticity, advancing to the Top 15 who took the stage at the grand finale. Her elegance, poise, and purpose-driven approach reflected the true values of the Miss Gauteng Exclusive brand — a platform that celebrates not only beauty but also vision, service, and transformation.
#BeautyWithPurpose #WomenEmpowerment
As a queen who embodies the core pillars of MGE — Philanthropy, Leadership, Ambassadorship, Entrepreneurship, and Transformation, Thando continues to live out these values daily. Beyond the pageant stage, she is a Mental Health Advocate and Founder of the ThandoM Foundation, a community-driven initiative that promotes mental health awareness, empowerment, and education.
#MentalHealthAwareness #LeadershipInAction
“Being crowned 1st Princess for Miss Gauteng Exclusive 2025 is both an honour and a responsibility,” Thando Mabele shared. “I am truly grateful to be seen, trusted, and chosen to represent the MGE brand. I promise to carry this crown with grace, dignity, and purpose.”
#PurposeDriven #WomenInLeadership
Looking ahead, Thando plans to use her platform to further strengthen her advocacy and outreach efforts. Her upcoming projects will focus on community mental health awareness, leadership mentorship for young women, and empowerment programmes that reflect the MGE vision of building confident, impactful women.
#YouthEmpowerment #CommunityDevelopment
In her words of gratitude, Thando extended appreciation to the pageant organisers, sponsors, supporters, and fellow finalists, acknowledging that the experience created lifelong memories and meaningful connections. “This journey has been life-changing,” she said. “I value the sisterhood we built, the sponsors who believed in us, and the supporters who cheered us on. This partnership should not end here — together, we must continue to drive change through all the MGE pillars.”
#Sisterhood #TogetherWeRise
As she embraces her new royal role, Thando Mabele remains dedicated to empowering others through her voice, vision, and values. She continues to inspire young women and the broader community to lead with purpose, confidence, and compassion.
The public is encouraged to follow and support Thando Mabele on her official social media platforms to stay updated on her journey and community initiatives. Join her growing movement by following her on Instagram: @official.thandom — and be part of her mission to inspire, educate, and uplift communities across Gauteng and beyond.
#SupportLocalQueens #FollowHerJourney #EmpowermentThroughAction
With elegance, determination, and compassion, Thando Mabele begins her reign as Miss Gauteng Exclusive 2025 1st Princess, ready to lead with purpose and create lasting impact through advocacy, mentorship, and transformation.
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