STUDENT COMPETITION
2026
SEMI-FINALISTS
2026 SEMI-FINALISTS
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Abbygail Smith
STADIO
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Bonolo Leteane
University of Johannesburg
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Busisiwe Leo Mlitwa
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
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Fatuma Yasin
SCHOOL OF FASHION - PMB
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Gcobisa Angel Kani
STADIO
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Indiphile Njisane
WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY
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Rick Scheepers
STADIO
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Kelebogile Thoka
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
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Lilitha Beyile
STADIO
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Lindokuhle Masuku
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
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Lukhanyo Kilivile
WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY
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Refilwe Mosebi
STADIO
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Siviwe Ngcuwe
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
Meet the Judges
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Mart-Marie Fourie
GENERAL OPERATIONS | THE SPACE
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sahil harilal
MARKETING MANAGER | CHARLES GREIG
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Shaldon Kopman
DESIGNER | NAKED APE
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Felipe Mazibuko
STYLE ICON
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Anna-Marie Claasen
DESIGNER | KOTTIN AND TWILLE
2026 winner
2026 winner
WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY
Lukhanyo Kilivile
EXHIBITION AT hyde park corner
South African Fashion Week (SAFW) collaborates with 24 fashion colleges and universities nationwide to host its annual Student Competition for final-year students. Launched in 2006, this prestigious platform is now in its 20th year, identifying and nurturing top talent at the very start of their careers.