- Melissa Nayimuli, a beauty queen and influencer, has spoken out following her recent crowning as Miss Universe 2025.
- This week, Nayimuli gained popularity on social media after being announced as South Africa’s contestant for the upcoming Miss Universe event in November, taking place in Thailand.
- The Miss SA participant faced criticism online after her latest title was revealed.
Following her crowning as Miss Universe South Africa Melissa Nayimuli, she shared her thoughts on social media regarding her new role after competing in Miss SA.
This week, Nayimuli faced criticism on social media following her title as Miss Universe SA.
In a post on her Instagram account on Thursday, October 23, 2025, she expressed her intention to savor the experience.
“This moment is a full circle for me. I am embracing each and every step of this journey with trust in the universe, the love and support from my countrymen and women, faith in divine timing, and a message so important to share on a global platform. A message of unity, transformation, rebirth and resilience,” said Nayimuli.
Previously, Nayimuli took part in the Miss SA competitions in 2020 and 2023, where she reached the Top 5 both times.
The Miss Universe 2025 event is scheduled for November 21 in Thailand.
Public response to Nayimuli’s announcement
Former Miss SA Shudufhadzomusida commented:
“Congratulations, Mellie❤️. Go get ’em❤️🔥.”
Daniwalker expressed:
“I have been waiting for this moment for years. Congratulations queen! You deserve this!”
Qhawemazaleni remarked:
“Brilliant! 🥹❤️❤️ Congratulations Melissa.”
Media figure Candicemodiselle stated:
“A blessing delayed is never denied! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Congratulations, Mel!”
Sashaleelaurel added:
“Listen, 👏👏❤️❤️❤️ God knows you deserve it. Congratulations.”
Actress Lunathimampofu noted:
“So deserving, so gorgeous queen 👑❤️.”
Former Miss SA winner Lalela_mswane encouraged:
“Let’s go 🔥🔥🔥🔥.”
Another former winner, Ndavi.nokerii, expressed:
“Congratulations, my gorgeous! ❤️ so excited for your journey.”
Sakky_zie remarked:
“Listen! When you are supposed to get it, it will not miss you. Congratulations @melissanayimuli ❤️.”
Melissanayimuli showed appreciation, saying:
“Chosi Chosi, the story continues!❤️🙏🏾🥹. Thank you so much for all the love and support, guys! It means more than you know!!!!! I am truly humbled and filled with so much gratitude! Let’s walk this journey together! 🌍✨. God’s Will. God’s Time 🙏🏾❤️.”
Nosiphotwani remarked:
“Dreams are never delayed with God! @melissanayimuli You are bringing the crown home. 🎉🎉😍❤️.”
Nosiphotwani added:
“To think how upset I was you didn’t win Miss SA. Look at God! Congrats @melissanayimuli, know you’re going to represent the country well. Chosi, Chosi!!! Go girl!”
Tharina_botes commented:
“Congratulations, babe @melissanayimuli, I am so happy for you ♥️♥️♥️.”
Queen_fischer said:
“Ma’am, I want to cry! Congratulations, my queen ❤️.”
Chuma_matsaluka reacted:
“Congratulations!❤️🔥.”
