Top 50 South Africa Influencers
Ranked by follower count among 4,159 vetted South Africa creators on Zaver.
This ranking highlights the top Instagram creators in South Africa, showcasing a total of 50 profiles that have surpassed Zaver's indexing quality standards. The highest-ranked creator, zarithebosslady, has 12,353,454 followers, followed by dean.schneider with 11,510,920 followers. The list reflects the growing influence of these creators within the region.
| # | Creator | Followers | ER | Niche | Price tier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Zarithebosslady✓@zarithebosslady | 12M | - | real-estate | premium | Open profile ↗ |
| 2 |  Dean Schneider✓@dean.schneider | 12M | - | vlogs | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 3 |  Passion Java✓@prophetpassion | 8.1M | - | spirituality | premium | Open profile ↗ |
| 4 |  pardon marikopo✓@coach.kenny24 | 6.6M | - | music | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 5 |  Refiloe Phoolo✓@casspernyovest | 6.5M | - | music | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 6 |  eFootball✓@efootball | 6.3M | - | football | premium | Open profile ↗ |
| 7 |  Mackenyu✓@mackenyu | 6.3M | - | entertainment | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 8 |  Natasha Thahane✓@natasha_thahane | 6.3M | - | beauty-tips | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 9 |  Boity Thulo✓@boity | 6.2M | - | music | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 10 |  ZINHLE JIYANE✓@djzinhle | 5.6M | - | music | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 11 |  Somizi✓@somizi | 5.2M | - | entertainment | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 12 |  Bonang Matheba✓@bonang_m | 5.2M | - | fashion | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 13 |  Khanyi Mbau Metanoia✓@mbaureloaded | 5.2M | - | entertainment | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 14 |  Minnie Dlamini✓@minniedlamini | 5.2M | - | entertainment | premium | Open profile ↗ |
| 15 |  F A F D U P L E S S I S✓@fafdup | 4.9M | - | cricket | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 16 |  Connie Ferguson✓@connie_ferguson | 4.8M | - | beauty-tips | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 17 |  Pearl Thusi✓@pearlthusi | 4.8M | - | entertainment | premium | Open profile ↗ |
| 18 |  Nomzamo Mbatha (Nxumalo)🇿🇦✓@nomzamo_m | 4.8M | - | entertainment | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 19 |  Mrs Ntando Rambani🇿🇦✓@dumantando | 4.8M | - | entertainment | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 20 |  Latiffah 🇿🇦🇹🇿✓@princess_tiffah | 4.6M | - | kids-fashion | premium | Open profile ↗ |
| 21 |  Bontle MaAfrika Moloi✓@bontle.modiselle | 4.3M | - | entertainment | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 22 |  Thulisile Phongolo✓@thuliphongolo | 4.0M | - | entertainment | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 23 |  Thando Thabethe✓@thando_thabethe | 3.9M | - | entertainment | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 24 |  Dr Jeremiah Ogbodo✓@swankyjerry | 3.8M | - | luxury-fashion | premium | Open profile ↗ |
| 25 |  BRAGGA✓@nadianakai | 3.8M | - | music | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 26 |  LAWDporry👮🏾💦✓@djmaphorisa | 3.7M | - | music | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 27 |  P E A R L 🔸 M O D I A D I E✓@pearlmodiadie | 3.7M | - | entertainment | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 28 |  Jessica Dlamini✓@jessicankosi | 3.6M | - | entertainment | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 29 | 3.5M | - | fashion | premium | Open profile ↗ | |
| 30 |  Nandi_Madida 🇿🇦✓@nandi_madida | 3.5M | - | parenting | premium | Open profile ↗ |
| 31 |  THEE FAITH NKETSI✓@faith.nketsi | 3.5M | - | beauty-tips | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 32 |  djtira✓@djtira | 3.4M | - | music | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 33 |  AKA✓@akaworldwide | 3.2M | - | music | premium | Open profile ↗ |
| 34 |  Lerato Kganyago✓@leratokganyago | 3.0M | - | entertainment | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 35 |  KIKI 🧚🏾♀️✓@kamo_mphelaxx | 2.9M | - | entertainment | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 36 |  Kelis✓@kelis | 2.9M | - | music | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 37 |  Zozibini Tunzi✓@zozitunzi | 2.9M | - | entertainment | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 38 |  Big Brother Naija✓@bigbronaija | 2.7M | - | entertainment | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 39 |  Cindy Mahlangu✓@cindy_thando | 2.7M | - | entertainment | premium | Open profile ↗ |
| 40 |  Bongekile Simelane✓@babes_wodumo | 2.7M | - | music | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 41 |  PRESIDENT YA STRAATA 👨🏾💼✓@focalistic | 2.7M | - | community-events | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 42 |  The Voice Of Africa✓@kellykhumaloza | 2.6M | - | music | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 43 |  Dawn Thandeka King✓@dawnthandeka_king | 2.6M | - | entertainment | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 44 |  Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa✓@enhlembali_ | 2.6M | - | entertainment | premium | Open profile ↗ |
| 45 |  Dewald Brevis✓@dewald_brevis_17 | 2.6M | - | cricket | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 46 |  Thuso Mbedu✓@thuso.mbedu | 2.5M | - | entertainment | premium | Open profile ↗ |
| 47 | 2.5M | - | gaming | elite | Open profile ↗ | |
| 48 |  Simphiwe Ngema✓@simzngema | 2.5M | - | entertainment | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 49 |  Pabi Cooper 🥷🇿🇦✓@cooper_pabi | 2.5M | - | music | elite | Open profile ↗ |
| 50 |  FitnessBunnie✓@sbahle_mpisane | 2.5M | - | wellness | elite | Open profile ↗ |
Methodology
Creators are ordered by follower count among profiles that passed Zaver's indexing quality bar, which includes being labeled, categorized, and having over 5k followers.
Frequently asked questions
What criteria were used to rank the creators?
Creators are ranked based on their follower count after meeting Zaver's quality standards.
How many creators are included in this ranking?
The ranking includes a total of 50 creators.
Is engagement rate considered in this ranking?
No, engagement rate is not included in the ranking criteria.
Does any content require brand review?
Some content may require brand review.