Who are the top Instagram influencers in South Africa in 2025?

The top Instagram influencers in South Africa are constantly evolving. Our database tracks 500+ South African creators updated daily. The current #1 influencer has 19,000,000 followers with an average engagement rate of 7%. Use UpGrow's filters to find influencers that match your specific niche and budget.

How much do South African Instagram influencers charge per post?

South African Instagram influencer rates vary by follower count: Nano-influencers (1K-10K): $82-$286 per post. Micro-influencers (10K-100K): $309-$1434. Macro-influencers (100K-1M): $4797-$11978. Celebrity influencers (1M+): $17224+. Rates also depend on engagement quality and campaign type.

What is the average engagement rate for South African influencers?

South African Instagram influencers typically have engagement rates between 2.2% and 7.1%, which is in line with the global average. Micro-influencers in South Africa often see higher rates (7.3%-11.9%) due to more targeted, engaged audiences. UpGrow verifies authentic engagement by filtering out bot followers and fake likes.

How do I verify if a South African influencer has real followers?

To verify authentic South African influencers: 1) Check engagement rate consistency (should be 2.5%-6.1% for real accounts). 2) Review comment quality - real followers leave relevant, varied comments in the local language. 3) Analyze follower growth - authentic accounts grow steadily, not in sudden spikes. 4) Use UpGrow's authenticity score which checks for bot patterns, engagement pods, and purchased followers. 5) Look for consistent story views (typically 7%-16% of follower count).

What content performs best with South African Instagram audiences?

South African Instagram audiences engage most with: 1) Authentic, culturally relevant content in the local language. 2) Behind-the-scenes and lifestyle content showing real moments. 3) User-generated content and community features. 4) Local trends and cultural celebrations. 5) Educational content about South Africa's unique aspects. Posts featuring local landmarks, food, and traditions typically see 30% higher engagement. Video content (Reels) performs especially well, getting 3.6x more reach than static posts.

When is the best time to post for South African audiences?

The optimal posting times for South African Instagram audiences are: Weekdays: 6 AM - 10 AM and 6 PM - 9 PM local time. Weekends: 9 AM - 2 PM. Tuesday typically sees the highest engagement. However, optimal times vary by niche - use UpGrow's analytics to identify when your specific target audience in South Africa is most active.

Top 100 South African Influencers:
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Top Influencers Ranking in South-africa
Rank	Influencer	Followers	Gender	Likes	Average Views
1	1. sachi_hime96 Pro. Cosplayer\|HP\|Streamer\|Model 📧sachihime＠outlook․cοm All my Links⬇️	19M	Unspecified	338.9M	C 588.8Kaverage views per post
2	2. wian Follow me on Insta and YT☝🏻, Contact: ✉️ wian＠yahoo․cοm, Use WIAN20 discount:	16.7M	Unspecified	302.9M	C 834.2Kaverage views per post
3	3. ryanhdlombard Living for God, not for man, ryanhdlombard＠outlook․cοm, Download Question A.I 👇	11.2M	Unspecified	275.9M	B 560.4Kaverage views per post
4	4. jezelle.x †Jesus saves., 📥 jezellex＠yahoo․cοm	10.6M	Unspecified	321.2M	B 530.2Kaverage views per post
5	5. karl_kugelmann karlkugelmann＠outlook․cοm, CAPE TOWN 📍	5.6M	Unspecified	85.4M	C 278.9Kaverage views per post
6	6. liamstoffbergg business:, ✉️ liamstoffbergg＠hotmail․cοm ✉️	4M	Unspecified	114.1M	C 199.1Kaverage views per post
7	7. victor_ivyic 👑KING👑, IG:📧Victor_ivyic, 🤴🏾victorivyic＠gmail․cοm, 📧 DM for COLLAB📧	3.8M	Unspecified	65.8M	C 189.1Kaverage views per post
8	8. chadjones957 📧: chadjones＠outlook․cοm, , New Tutorials here 😃👇🏼	3.8M	Unspecified	34.1M	C 189.1Kaverage views per post
9	9. hallebberry Atleast 1 Giggle a day 🤓, Comedy, Beauty, Lifestyle, 📩 hallebberry＠gmail․cοm	2.9M	Unspecified	81.9M	B 145.6Kaverage views per post
10	10. nathanmolefe Normal is boring😂 Multi-Award Winning Creator 📧 nathanmolefe＠yahoo․cοm 🇿🇦	2.7M	Male	58.2M	B 135.5Kaverage views per post
11	11. jeandrejvrr 🇿🇦, Business:, jeandrejvrr＠yahoo․cοm, Click on the link to Grow Your Tiktok🔥	2.6M	Unspecified	111.1M	C 129.5Kaverage views per post
12	12. jeddeye I animate stuff sometimes Business ✉️: jeddeye＠outlook․cοm	2.5M	Female	17.3M	B 125.5Kaverage views per post
13	13. chanegrobler 📩PR & business , chanegrobler＠outlook․cοm	2.4M	Unspecified	98.6M	C 119.6Kaverage views per post
14	14. moghelingz SUPERSTAR💫 He/Him 📧: moghelingz＠outlook․cοm	2.4M	Female	66.9M	A 330.1Kaverage views per post
15	15. lasizwe 📧: lasizwe＠yahoo․cοm, NEW EPISODE - Awkward Dates👇🏾	2.3M	Unspecified	27.1M	B 115.4Kaverage views per post
16	16. gift_manando 🤓, ❤️Thando K'phela 🙌, 📧giftmanando＠yahoo․cοm	2.2M	Unspecified	24M	C 109.6Kaverage views per post
17	17. babydaiz NFH BABY, Work : babydaiz＠gmail․cοm, YouTube vlogs ⬇️	2.1M	Unspecified	74M	B 105.3Kaverage views per post
18	18. ndlovuyouthchoir 🇿🇦 For booking and enquiries please email ndlovuyouthchoir＠yahoo․cοm 🙌🏾	2.1M	Unspecified	22.6M	B 105.3Kaverage views per post
19	19. troysheperds business , troysheperds＠hotmail․cοm, , ⬇️Octa Link ⬇️	2M	Unspecified	79.6M	C 99.7Kaverage views per post
20	20. marley_marlz18 IG: @marlonpatrick14, 📍Cape Town, SA 🇿🇦 , ✉️: marleymarlz＠outlook․cοm	1.9M	Unspecified	26M	B 95.2Kaverage views per post
21	21. s.eemah_ 22, 🇿🇦, seemah＠icloud․cοm	1.9M	Unspecified	121.5M	B 95.2Kaverage views per post
22	22. costatitch 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦, 💚💖 NKALAKATHA 💖💚, 📩 - costatitch＠gmail․cοm, 👇👇👇👇	1.8M	Unspecified	9.1M	C 89.8Kaverage views per post
23	23. uncle.waffles unclewaffles＠yahoo․cοm	1.8M	Unspecified	29.5M	C 89.8Kaverage views per post
24	24. calvin_reef Business Email: calvinreef＠icloud․cοm, South African 🇿🇦, Daily YouTube Lives ⤵️❤️	1.8M	Unspecified	83.3M	C 89.8Kaverage views per post
25	25. smokeymirror_ Actor/MC/Host/Performer BOOKINGS: smokeymirror＠outlook․cοm/ +27 (81) 560-2178	1.8M	Unspecified	30.3M	C 89.8Kaverage views per post
26	26. doubletroubletwins7 Instagram :official.qwabetwins,Facebook:Qwabetwins,email:doubletroubletwins＠gmail․cοm	1.8M	Female	14.1M	C 89.8Kaverage views per post
27	27. bikosmanna bikosmanna＠yahoo․cοm, bikosmanna＠yahoo․cοm, FB IG TWT YT: @bikosmanna	1.5M	Unspecified	21.4M	B 75.1Kaverage views per post
28	28. skimnektv [Business: skimnektv＠icloud․cοm] Now we can be friends 💩	1.5M	Unspecified	25.9M	B 75.1Kaverage views per post
29	29. nombuso_98 24🇿🇦JHB, 🔥🔥🔥Edit Tutorial🔥🔥🔥, 📧: nombuso＠outlook․cοm	1.5M	Unspecified	33.7M	B 75.1Kaverage views per post
30	30. nikita_booysen ✝️ 📩: nikitabooysen＠icloud․cοm	1.4M	Unspecified	26.9M	E 14.9Kaverage views per post
31	31. __dance__tutorialss_ 🤩 One dance a day keeps the Dr. away 🩺, 📧:dancetutorialss＠gmail․cοm, 📍🇿🇦	1.4M	Unspecified	14.1M	C 70Kaverage views per post
32	32. gogoskhothenidlam Tv star reality Dj Podcaster gogoskhothenidlam＠yahoo․cοm 0733053362	1.4M	Female	23.1M	C 70Kaverage views per post
33	33. leonardoshane55 Let’s go Band for Band🥷🏾 ✉️business enquiries: leonardoshane＠hotmail․cοm	1.4M	Female	46.2M	C 70Kaverage views per post
34	34. lemmuelmamotsau 🇿🇦Just A Guy , Business📨: lemmuelmamotsau＠outlook․cοm	1.3M	Unspecified	45.1M	B 65Kaverage views per post
35	35. king_lluvia 🇿🇦, ig: king_lluvia , email: kinglluvia＠icloud․cοm, FN Ambassador	1.3M	Unspecified	60.2M	B 65Kaverage views per post
36	36. ur.afriknts Daniil Van der Merwe co-op: urafriknts＠gmail․cοm 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦	1.2M	Unspecified	48.4M	B 60Kaverage views per post
37	37. semoneskosan I’m not like other moms, I’m a cool mom, semoneskosan＠hotmail․cοm, 🇿🇦	1.2M	Unspecified	25.6M	B 60Kaverage views per post
38	38. official_adfigo Please follow my Ig⤴️ Sub to my YouTube channel ❤️ Bookings officialadfigo＠yahoo․cοm	1.2M	Female	37.5M	B 60Kaverage views per post
39	39. keraramz CEO of relatable content😗, For Business📥: keraramz＠icloud․cοm	1.2M	Unspecified	46.8M	B 60Kaverage views per post
40	40. sibongilekajane i love ya IG : Sibongilekajane_	1.2M	Unspecified	37M	A 589.1Kaverage views per post
41	41. bhutiomdala_ bhutiomdala＠hotmail․cοm	1.2M	Unspecified	9.7M	B 60Kaverage views per post
42	42. missangler Biology teacher,CT, Business: missangler＠icloud․cοm, 🔗missangler.co.za	1.2M	Unspecified	31.7M	B 60Kaverage views per post
43	43. dillansenekal Business enquiries: dillansenekal＠hotmail․cοm	1.1M	Female	28.7M	C 54.9Kaverage views per post
44	44. refiloe.pinkpanther ✉️ refiloepinkpanther＠gmail․cοm	1.1M	Female	23.4M	C 54.9Kaverage views per post
45	45. txr_22.txc txrtxc＠yahoo․cοm\| IG: tarryn.txc \| 🇿🇦 , TURN OFF THE LIGHTS OUT NOW!!!	1.1M	Unspecified	11M	C 54.9Kaverage views per post
46	46. masood_boomgaard Comedian, bookings/promos, masoodboomgaard＠yahoo․cοm, Tour tickets/greeting videos ⬇️	1.1M	Unspecified	11.4M	C 54.9Kaverage views per post
47	47. iam_roberto_ The follow button, I’d tap that 😉, 📩 iamroberto＠yahoo․cοm, 🇿🇦	1.1M	Unspecified	18.1M	C 54.9Kaverage views per post
48	48. mzansisgreatestfamily Mzansi's Greatest Family , for campaign, promos & adverts email mzansisgreatestfamily＠icloud․cοm	1.1M	Female	23.4M	A 476.8Kaverage views per post
49	49. callherthato Actor\|Dancer\|Accountant \|TV , , callherthato＠outlook․cοm	1.1M	Unspecified	15.7M	C 54.9Kaverage views per post
50	50. owami_mafokate DJ \| Dancer \| Anything Beauty owamimafokate＠icloud․cοm 064 520 5957 🫶🏽	1.1M	Female	20.4M	C 54.9Kaverage views per post

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Top 100 South African Influencers: Find Influencers in South Africa 🇿🇦 (Updated 2025)

Top 100 South African Instagram Influencers Rankings

1. sachi_hime96

2. wian

3. ryanhdlombard

4. jezelle.x

5. karl_kugelmann

6. liamstoffbergg

7. victor_ivyic

8. chadjones957

9. hallebberry

10. nathanmolefe

11. jeandrejvrr

12. jeddeye

13. chanegrobler

14. moghelingz

15. lasizwe

16. gift_manando

17. babydaiz

18. ndlovuyouthchoir

19. troysheperds

20. marley_marlz18

21. s.eemah_

22. costatitch

23. uncle.waffles

24. calvin_reef

25. smokeymirror_

26. doubletroubletwins7

27. bikosmanna

28. skimnektv

29. nombuso_98

30. nikita_booysen

31. __dance__tutorialss_

32. gogoskhothenidlam

33. leonardoshane55

34. lemmuelmamotsau

35. king_lluvia

36. ur.afriknts

37. semoneskosan

38. official_adfigo

39. keraramz

40. sibongilekajane

41. bhutiomdala_

42. missangler

43. dillansenekal

44. refiloe.pinkpanther

45. txr_22.txc

46. masood_boomgaard

47. iam_roberto_

48. mzansisgreatestfamily

49. callherthato

50. owami_mafokate