Up Close with Talitha Oosthuizen - Mrs. South Africa Finalists 2025

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Lukho Mkwedi Phuthi wraps up the show with Talitha Oosthuizen, discussing the journey of Mrs South Africa Finalists 2025 and how to turn a big beauty pageant dream into reality. Talitha, 42 years old from Johannesburg, Gauteng, is a passionate entrepreneur and co-owner of three companies including the Bush Whisper Group, which offers bespoke African experiences and handcrafted Shwe Shwe designs celebrating South African heritage. She is a qualified beauty therapist with diplomas in Accounting and Marketing. Married to Denys Oosthuizen for 15 years, Talitha’s life is grounded in faith, resilience, and shared values. She is passionate about giving back—supporting vulnerable children, people with disabilities, fighting human trafficking, and anti-poaching initiatives—and mentors young women through skills development. Her motto is that "When faith fuels your purpose, nothing is impossible."
6 Nov English South Africa Christianity · Society & Culture

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