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 | View profile → |
| 2 |  Dean Schneider✓@dean.schneider | 12M | — | vlogs | elite | View profile → |
| 3 |  Passion Java✓@prophetpassion | 8.1M | — | spirituality | premium | View profile → |
| 4 |  pardon marikopo✓@coach.kenny24 | 6.6M | — | music | elite | View profile → |
| 5 |  Refiloe Phoolo✓@casspernyovest | 6.5M | — | music | elite | View profile → |
| 6 |  eFootball✓@efootball | 6.3M | — | football | premium | View profile → |
| 7 |  Mackenyu✓@mackenyu | 6.3M | — | entertainment | elite | View profile → |
| 8 |  Natasha Thahane✓@natasha_thahane | 6.3M | — | beauty-tips | elite | View profile → |
| 9 |  Boity Thulo✓@boity | 6.2M | — | music | elite | View profile → |
| 10 |  ZINHLE JIYANE✓@djzinhle | 5.6M | — | music | elite | View profile → |
| 11 |  Somizi✓@somizi | 5.2M | — | entertainment | elite | View profile → |
| 12 |  Bonang Matheba✓@bonang_m | 5.2M | — | fashion | elite | View profile → |
| 13 |  Khanyi Mbau Metanoia✓@mbaureloaded | 5.2M | — | entertainment | elite | View profile → |
| 14 |  Minnie Dlamini✓@minniedlamini | 5.2M | — | entertainment | premium | View profile → |
| 15 |  F A F D U P L E S S I S✓@fafdup | 4.9M | — | cricket | elite | View profile → |
| 16 |  Connie Ferguson✓@connie_ferguson | 4.8M | — | beauty-tips | elite | View profile → |
| 17 |  Pearl Thusi✓@pearlthusi | 4.8M | — | entertainment | premium | View profile → |
| 18 |  Nomzamo Mbatha (Nxumalo)🇿🇦✓@nomzamo_m | 4.8M | — | entertainment | elite | View profile → |
| 19 |  Mrs Ntando Rambani🇿🇦✓@dumantando | 4.8M | — | entertainment | elite | View profile → |
| 20 |  Latiffah 🇿🇦🇹🇿✓@princess_tiffah | 4.6M | — | kids-fashion | premium | View profile → |
| 21 |  Bontle MaAfrika Moloi✓@bontle.modiselle | 4.3M | — | entertainment | elite | View profile → |
| 22 |  Thulisile Phongolo✓@thuliphongolo | 4.0M | — | entertainment | elite | View profile → |
| 23 |  Thando Thabethe✓@thando_thabethe | 3.9M | — | entertainment | elite | View profile → |
| 24 |  Dr Jeremiah Ogbodo✓@swankyjerry | 3.8M | — | luxury-fashion | premium | View profile → |
| 25 |  BRAGGA✓@nadianakai | 3.8M | — | music | elite | View profile → |
| 26 |  LAWDporry👮🏾💦✓@djmaphorisa | 3.7M | — | music | elite | View profile → |
| 27 |  P E A R L 🔸 M O D I A D I E✓@pearlmodiadie | 3.7M | — | entertainment | elite | View profile → |
| 28 |  Jessica Dlamini✓@jessicankosi | 3.6M | — | entertainment | elite | View profile → |
| 29 | 3.5M | — | fashion | premium | View profile → | |
| 30 |  Nandi_Madida 🇿🇦✓@nandi_madida | 3.5M | — | parenting | premium | View profile → |
| 31 |  THEE FAITH NKETSI✓@faith.nketsi | 3.5M | — | beauty-tips | elite | View profile → |
| 32 |  djtira✓@djtira | 3.4M | — | music | elite | View profile → |
| 33 |  AKA✓@akaworldwide | 3.2M | — | music | premium | View profile → |
| 34 |  Lerato Kganyago✓@leratokganyago | 3.0M | — | entertainment | elite | View profile → |
| 35 |  KIKI 🧚🏾♀️✓@kamo_mphelaxx | 2.9M | — | entertainment | elite | View profile → |
| 36 |  Kelis✓@kelis | 2.9M | — | music | elite | View profile → |
| 37 |  Zozibini Tunzi✓@zozitunzi | 2.9M | — | entertainment | elite | View profile → |
| 38 |  Big Brother Naija✓@bigbronaija | 2.7M | — | entertainment | elite | View profile → |
| 39 |  Cindy Mahlangu✓@cindy_thando | 2.7M | — | entertainment | premium | View profile → |
| 40 |  Bongekile Simelane✓@babes_wodumo | 2.7M | — | music | elite | View profile → |
| 41 |  PRESIDENT YA STRAATA 👨🏾💼✓@focalistic | 2.7M | — | community-events | elite | View profile → |
| 42 |  The Voice Of Africa✓@kellykhumaloza | 2.6M | — | music | elite | View profile → |
| 43 |  Dawn Thandeka King✓@dawnthandeka_king | 2.6M | — | entertainment | elite | View profile → |
| 44 |  Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa✓@enhlembali_ | 2.6M | — | entertainment | premium | View profile → |
| 45 |  Dewald Brevis✓@dewald_brevis_17 | 2.6M | — | cricket | elite | View profile → |
| 46 |  Thuso Mbedu✓@thuso.mbedu | 2.5M | — | entertainment | premium | View profile → |
| 47 | 2.5M | — | gaming | elite | View profile → | |
| 48 |  Simphiwe Ngema✓@simzngema | 2.5M | — | entertainment | elite | View profile → |
| 49 |  Pabi Cooper 🥷🇿🇦✓@cooper_pabi | 2.5M | — | music | elite | View profile → |
| 50 |  FitnessBunnie✓@sbahle_mpisane | 2.5M | — | wellness | elite | View 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.