South Africa is rich with natural beauty and diverse populations. Known for its three capital cities, scenic wonders like the Drakensberg, and national parks, there’s so much for influencers to share about the country. From acting to lifestyle to fashion, these South African influencers share their interests, passions, talents and lives on social media.
18 South African influencers on social media
Malika O.
Malika is an award-winning pianist and writer in South Africa who is passionate about music, glamour and wellness. For her Instagram followers, she shows off her impressive skills on the piano and one of her favorite casual chic looks.
Naki A. Hlomayi
Naki is a South African woman of many talents. She’s a forensic accountant, actress, podcaster, voiceover artist, and host. She’s also an Instagram micro-influencer who shares elegant style shots and highlights from her podcasting sessions.
Boity Thulo
Boity is an award-winning South African musician and successful entrepreneur. For her 6.2 million Instagram followers, Boity drums up excitement for an upcoming performance in Cape Town and celebrates sisterhood in cozy style in Johannesburg.
Natasha Thahane
Natasha is an actress and executive producer from South Africa. She’s also a web celebrity influencer on Instagram who gets all dressed up to celebrate her birthday and wears traditional cultural garments in honor of Heritage Day.
Minnie Dlamini
Minnie refers to herself as South Africa’s diamond. She’s also a TV presenter, actress, executive producer, and web celebrity Instagram influencer who treats her followers to sweet motherly moments with her son and a teeth whitening session just in time for her hosting duties at Miss World South Africa.
Dr. Musa Mthombeni
As a Specialist Radiologist, broadcaster and wife, Dr. Musa does it all. For her 962K Instagram followers, she shares a behind-the-scenes look at music video shoots with her husband in Rustenburg and rocks a sophisticated style for a photoshoot.
Jessica Nkosi
Jessica is a South African actress and TV presenter with numerous awards under her belt. On Instagram, she treats her 3.5 million followers to shots from her daughter’s dreamy pink birthday party and strikes a pose between two top-of-the-line automobiles.
Nomvelo Makhanya
Nomvelo is an award-winning actress, mental health activist, musician, and an MC from South Africa. She’s also an Instagram mega-influencer who shows off her gorgeous hair at an event and flashes a million-dollar smile at a photoshoot.
(@_mvelomakhanya)Pearl Modiade
Pearl is an actress, TV/radio host, voiceover artist, and mom in South Africa. For her 3.7 million Instagram followers, Pearl gets decked out in couture at the polo grounds and collabs with a major rideshare service on an exclusive giveaway for South Africans.
M O D I A D I E (@pearlmodiadie)Daina Faylear
Daina is a proud South African woman who’s into spreading laughter with her humorous take on life’s little moments. On Instagram, the micro-influencer throws a themed holiday cocktail party with friends and eats her favorite South African treat for her followers.
AB de Villiers
AB is a South African professional cricket player. AB keeps his astounding 22.9 million Instagram followers up-to-speed on his life by getting hyped up for the 2023 Cricket World Cup and attending a Springbok Rugby match to support the national rugby union team of South Africa.
Connie Ferguson
South African entrepreneur Connie is also an executive producer. On Instagram, Connie turns heads in a flowing floral look and attends the star-studded Miss South Africa beauty pageant with her equally enchanting sister.
Ama Qamata
Ama is a South African actress. For her 1 million Instagram followers, Ama shares scenes from her life, like collaborating with a global brand to speak on a creative panel and stepping out in bright, bold colors in Ghana.
Nomzamo Mbatha (Nxumalo)
Nomzamo is an actress, producer and humanitarian in South Africa. As a web celebrity Instagram influencer, Nomzamo spends time helping renovate and beautify a local school and makes a fashionable splash at the Step Into Your Power Summit in Zambia.
(@nomzamo_m)Zozibini Tunzi
Zozibini is a model and former Miss Universe 2019. As a web celebrity influencer on Instagram, the beauty queen looks brilliant in blue at the South African Film & Television Awards. She strikes a stylish pose atop a building in Johannesburg.
Cindy Mahlangu
Cindy is a South African actress with roles in numerous movies and TV series. Cindy’s 2.3 million Instagram followers tune in to see how she gets her glowing skin and her top foundation pick for a natural matte finish.
Zinhle Jiyane
Zinhle is known for being the top female DJ in South Africa and a beauty line businesswoman. For her 5.3 million Instagram followers, Zinhle gets glamorous for a women’s luncheon and electrifies the stage in front of thousands of fans.
Refiloe Phoolo
Refiloe is a musician, celebrity boxer, and entrepreneur who considers himself the king of South African music. He’s also a web celebrity influencer on Instagram, where he’s better known to his followers as casspernyovest. Here, he promotes the release of his 7th studio album and models pieces from his clothing line in Johannesburg.
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