Most popular South Africans on Instagram (July 2026)
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View Editorial TeamThere are different reasons as to why get many followers on Instagram. Some do it for to brag and others for business among other reasons. Here are the top 100 most followed South Africans as of July 2026.
Top 100 most followed South Africans on Instagram
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| Rank & Username | Followers | Owner | Profession/Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. @abdevilliers17 | 29.8M | AB de Villiers | Athlete |
| 2. @tyla | 13.8M | Tyla | Musician |
| 3. @trevornoah | 9.7M | Trevor Noah | Comedian |
| 4. @charlizeafrica | 8.2M | Charlize Theron | Actor |
| 5. @casspernyovest | 6.5M | Cassper Nyovest | Musician |
| 6. @boity | 6.2M | Boity Thulo | Artist |
| 7. @natasha_thahane | 6.2M | Natasha Thahane | Actress |
| 8. @alphlukau | 5.8M | Alph Lukau | Religion |
| 9. @djzinhle | 5.6M | Zinhle Jiyane | DJ |
| 10. @somizi | 5.2M | Somizi | Influencer |
| 11. @bonang_m | 5.2M | Bonang Matheba | Presenter |
| 12. @minniedlamini | 5.1M | Minnie Dlamini | Presenter |
| 13. @mbaureloaded | 5.1M | Khanyi Mbau | Actress |
| 14. @nasty_csa | 4.9M | Nasty C | Musician |
| 15. @realblackcoffee | 4.9M | Black Coffee | Producer |
| 16. @amandadupont | 4.8M | Amanda du-Pont | Actress |
| 17. @connie_ferguson | 4.8M | Connie Ferguson | Actress |
| 18. @fafdup | 4.8M | Faf du Plessis | Athlete |
| 19. @pearlthusi | 4.7M | Pearl Thusi | Actress |
| 20. @nomzamo_m | 4.7M | Nomzamo Mbatha | Actress |
| 21. @dumantando | 4.7M | Ntando Rambani | Actress |
| 22. @bontle.modiselle | 4.2M | Bontle Modiselle | Actress |
| 23. @thuliphongolo | 4M | Thulisile Phongolo | Actress |
| 24. @thando_thabethe | 3.9M | Thando Thabethe | Actress |
| 25. @djmaphorisa | 3.7M | DJ Maphorisa | Producer |
| 26. @pearlmodiadie | 3.6M | Pearl Modiadie | Presenter |
| 27. @jessicankosi | 3.5M | Jessica Dlamini | Actress |
| 28. @kwa_mammkhize | 3.5M | Shauwn Mkhize | Influencer |
| 29. @thembiseete_ | 3.5M | Thembi Seete | Actress |
| 30. @nandi_madida | 3.4M | Nandi Madida | Media |
| 31. @faith.nketsi | 3.4M | Faith Nketsi | Influencer |
| 32. @djtira | 3.3M | DJ Tira | Producer |
| 33. @akaworldwide | 3.1M | AKA | Artist (Deceased) |
| 34. @leratokganyago | 3M | Lerato Kganyago | Influencer |
| 35. @kamo_mphelaxx | 2.9M | Kamo Mphela | Artist |
| 36. @zozitunzi | 2.8M | Zozibini Tunzi | Model |
| 37. @nkosazana_daughter | 2.7M | Nkosazana Daughter | Artist |
| 38. @cindy_thando | 2.7M | Cindy Thando | Actress |
| 39. @babes_wodumo | 2.7M | Bongekile Simelane | Artist |
| 40. @focalistic | 2.6M | Focalistic | Musician |
| 41. @kellykhumaloza | 2.6M | Kelly Khumalo | Musician |
| 42. @herschellegibbs | 2.6M | Herschelle Gibbs | Cricket Coach |
| 43. @enhlembali_ | 2.5M | Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa | Actress |
| 44. @dawnthandeka_king | 2.5M | Dawn Thandeka King | Artist |
| 45. @bigmankg_ | 2.5M | Keegan Gordon | Influencer |
| 46. @dewald_brevis_17 | 2.5M | Dewald Brevis | Cricketer |
| 47. @thuso.mbedu | 2.5M | Thuso Mbedu | Actress |
| 48. @simzngema | 2.5M | Simphiwe Ngema | Media |
| 49. @cooper_pabi | 2.5M | Pabi Cooper | Media |
| 50. @sbahle_mpisane | 2.4M | Sbahle Mpisane | Fitness trainer |
| 51. @lamiez_holworthy | 2.4M | Lamiez Holworthy | Presenter |
| 52. @mihlalii_n | 2.4M | Mihlali Ndamase | Influencer |
| 53. @mrjazziq | 2.2M | Tumelo Manyoni | Producer |
| 54. @ayandathabethe_ | 2.2M | Ayanda Matsimbe | Influencer |
| 55. @wianvandenberg | 2.2M | Wian van den Berg | Magician |
| 56. @londie_lon... | 2.2M | Londie Zulu | Artist |
| 57. @emteethehustla | 2.2M | Emtee | Musician |
| 58. @zodwalibram | 2.2M | Zodwa Wabantu | Influencer |
| 59. @phindilegwala_official | 2.2M | Phindile Gwala | Media |
| 60. @iamnaakmusiq | 2.1M | NAAK | Musician |
| 61. @ilovekhanya | 2.1M | Khanya Mkangisa | Actress |
| 62. @thebomb.rsa | 2.1M | Andiswa Selepe | Influencer |
| 63. @znombona | 2.1M | Zola Nombona | Actress |
| 64. @dalesteyn | 2.1M | Dale Steyn | Cricketer |
| 65. @oscarmbo | 2M | Oscar Mbo | Producer |
| 66. @linda_mtoba | 2M | Linda Mtoba | Actress |
| 67. @sharon_gambu | 2M | Sharon Gambu | Fintess coach |
| 68. @pasi_koetle | 2M | Mapaseka Koetle | Actor |
| 69. @marcbuckner | 2M | Marc Buckner | Model |
| 70. @ladydu_sa | 2M | Lady Du | Artist |
| 71. @aerofitsa | 2M | Sipho Matsebele | Influencer |
| 72. @masterkgsa | 1.9M | Master KG | Artist |
| 73. @lasizwe | 1.9M | Lasizwe | Influencer |
| 74. @dineomoeketsi | 1.8M | Dineo Langa | Actress |
| 75. @rikyrickworld | 1.8M | Riky Rick | Artist |
| 76. @ryanhdlombard | 1.8M | Ryan Lombard | Creator |
| 77. @nelisiwe_faith_sibiya | 1.8M | Nelisiwe Sibiya | Media |
| 78. @carla.vz_ | 1.7M | Carla | Fitness Coach |
| 79. @moozlie | 1.7M | Nomuzi Mabena | Artist |
| 80. @ayandancwane | 1.7M | Ayanda Ncwane | Media |
| 81. @thabsie_sa | 1.7M | Thabsie | Artist |
| 82. @itsgugugumede | 1.7M | Gugu Gumede | Actress |
| 83. @kefilwe_mabote | 1.6M | Kefilwe Mabote | Influencer |
| 84. @princekaybee_sa | 1.6M | Prince Kaybee | Artist |
| 85. @clementmaosa | 1.6M | Clement Maosa | Media |
| 86. @naledi_aphiwe_ | 1.6M | Naledi Aphiwe | Artist |
Last updated: July 27, 2026
