The SA Style Awards, now in its 27th edition, shines a spotlight on individuals who have disrupted the creative process of business, forging new paths in their respective industries. This year's winners are an eclectic mix of visionaries who embody innovation, individuality, and the essence of modern style.
In a dazzling celebration of trailblazing talent and groundbreaking creativity, JoburgStyle magazine, one of the esteemed sponsors of the prestigious South African Style Awards, tabled the event in their sizzling April Issue
The Magazine launched at an exquisite sit-down dinner at the ultra-chic Kōl Izakhaya restaurant to honour the 13 illustrious winners who were announced earlier on March 26th at Zebra Square Automobile in Hyde Park Corner.
As a prelude to the highly anticipated red-carpet gala on May 25, 2025, Zebra Square & partner JoburgStyle ensured that the 40 esteemed guests in attendance were treated to a culinary masterpiece that mirrored the awards' prestige.
Set against the elegant ambiance of Kōl Izakhaya, the evening was a harmonious fusion of style and prestige, reinforcing Joburg Style’s unwavering commitment to celebrating South Africa’s most influential tastemakers.
The road to the SA Style Awards ceremony continues, where the winners will take centre stage at Hyde Park Corner, beneath acclaimed artist Willem Boshoff’s breathtaking Sky Light Sketches, before an opulent Vanity Fair-style rooftop soirée at the Southern Sun Hyde Park Hotel.
The JoburgStyle Magazine cover reveal features none other than Enhle Mbali—the recipient of the Most Stylish Performing Artist in Film/TV Award—as the cover star. With her undeniable presence and trailblazing career, Enhle embodies the, resilience, tenacity and limitless talent that both platforms advocate for.
From Most Innovative Style to Style Icon, the winners include:
Most Innovative Style winners: Shudufhadzo Musida and Yuri Pailman, Most Stylish Performing Artist in Film/TV winner Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa, the dazzling Joburg Style April cover Star, Most Stylish Performing Artist in Music winner Zoe Modiga Most Stylish Media Personality winner Leandie du Rant, Most Stylish Fashion Designer winner Mzukisi Mbane, Most Stylish Model winners Denetric & Lebo Malope, Most Stylish Business Personality winner Lala Tuku, Most Stylish Couple winners Katleho Sinivasan & Omuhle Gela, Most Stylish Changemaker winner Douw Steyn (posthumous), The Next Big Thing winners Makoma Mohale & Zanele Potelwa, and Style Icon winner Connie Ferguson.