Top 50 South Africa Health Influencers in 2026

1. Siyamak Saleh

Bio 🩺| Women's Health Explained📱| 4m Followers Globally🏆| Multi-Award Winning----US brands: *****@dttalent.comRest of 🌏: *****@doctorsiya.com Instagram Handle @doctor.siya Instagram Followers 652.7K Type Macro Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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2. Bernice Faure

Bio 🧠 Helping People Prevent Dementia🌱 ReCODE Certified Practitioner💚 Brain health | Memory | Lifestyle✨ Helping you stay healthier📩 Connect Today🔻 Instagram Handle @bernicefaure Instagram Followers 408.7K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Macro Gender Female Location Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
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3. Dr. Nokukhanya Khanyile-Lenake

Bio Specialist paediatrician 🇿🇦Mental Health Advocate | Doctor | Keynote Speaker | Changemaker | MCBookings: *****@drkhanyile.comVP @mentalmatters_sa Instagram Handle @dr_khanyile Instagram Followers 292.6K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Macro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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4. Dr. Temi Awotedu

Bio 👩🏽‍⚕️ Consultant Dermatologist ✨ Glow crafted with intention🧴 Science-based skincare tips📍South Africa🇿🇦 📧 *****@drtemiawotedu.co.za☎️ 0127626400 Instagram Handle @drtemiawotedu_dermatologist Instagram Followers 235.7K Follower Growth (2mo) +4% Type Macro Gender Female Location Gauteng, South Africa
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5. Dr. Mmereka Patience Ntshani

Bio Mfungho’s mom PowerWomen 🇿🇦Specialist 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁 ⁣We serve God best when we serve each other.@drpashy_foundation *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @drpashy Instagram Followers 218.5K Type Macro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location South Africa
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6. Robyn-Leigh

Bio food, lifestyle, travel & everything in *****@robssleigh.com Instagram Handle @robss.leigh Instagram Followers 152.2K Type Macro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location South Africa
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7. Dr. Lungile F. Mhlongo

Bio God 1stMedical Dr CEO @numasthetics@forbesafrica over30under50 2026Forty|40AfricaKznTopBusinessWomanFifty|50 MiddleEast&Africa🫂@angelsaremade__ *****@numasthetics.co.za Instagram Handle @drlu_ Instagram Followers 131.5K Type Macro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
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8. Megan Lagerwey

Bio 🌻Gut Health ~ Food ~ Life ✨Certified Wellness & Nutrition Coach 👩‍💻Collabs - *****@gmail.com🍊Little Tummies - Now Available 👇 Instagram Handle @the_good_gut_guru Instagram Followers 130K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Macro Gender Female Location South Africa
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9. Dr. Lanie Mulaudzi

Bio 🔥I Help People Burn Fat In 21 Days with Transformation challenges Dm “Fat loss”2 join🌎Herbalife 1 MILLION ACHIVER💎👩🏽‍⚕️Dr @drlanieaesthetics🏡👫🏽🐶🐶 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @dr_lanie Instagram Followers 90.5K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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10. Dr. Faith Nhlamulo Makhubele

Bio 💡As a man thinketh in his heart,so is he🌱God• Motivation•Running🩺MD Surgery| Speaker🎤MC |Award Winning Activist|Creator|🇿🇦🛍️CEO :@tulip_scrubs Instagram Handle @dr.faith_victorious Instagram Followers 86.9K Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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11. Sanelisiwe

Bio A Mom 🩷🩵 Proud Herbalife Distributor🍃Fitness, Health and IMPACT💚📧*****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @saneh_mckay Instagram Followers 77.2K Follower Growth (2mo) -2% Type Micro Gender Female Location South Africa
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12. Dr Katlego Selikane

Bio MD and lead of @kereadysa Founder of @cluelessmoms_zaPodcast: @meetmeinmycorner MGYoung200,Public health activist, speaker Passionate about health *****@cluelessmoms.co.za Instagram Handle @drk_selikane Instagram Followers 74.6K Follower Growth (2mo) +8% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location South Africa
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13. Dr. Sivuyile Madikana

Bio Digital Health Innovation. Advocacy. Multimedia. @nyuniversity @wits__university Alum #AskDrSivu ✉️ *****@drsivu.co.za Instagram Handle @thesivu Instagram Followers 63.9K Type Micro Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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14. Ashleigh Solomon

Bio 🍋 Registered Dietitians🍴Nutritionist, Weight Loss, Weight Gain, IBS, PCOS📍CPT & Online 👇 Book now & download my FREE Recipe e-book *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @ashthedietitian Instagram Followers 60.8K Follower Growth (2mo) +9% Type Micro Gender Female Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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15. Rene Naylor

Bio Sports Physiotherapist and women empowerment advocate. Represented by: @27sports.tv *****@naylorandcroy.com Instagram Handle @rene_naylor Instagram Followers 57K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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16. Zeenat Simjee RD

Bio 🏃‍♀️ Nutrition for Pros to Everyday active 📍Cape Town/ Jhb🏉 2x RWC Winning Dietitian⬇️ Book Online + In-Person🍽️ Performance. Wellness. Lifestyle. *****@zeenatsimjee.com Instagram Handle @zeenatsimjee_dietitian Instagram Followers 53.5K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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17. Dr. Matamela Mafune

Bio Jesus🏡Mom + Wife🇿🇦Medical Doctor in Corporate📚MBA Candidate(WBS)🌻TikTok 100K+🏆M&G 50 Powerful Women🏆News24 Young Mandela🏆Award Winning Founder *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @drmela_md Instagram Followers 44.3K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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18. Dr. Ade Forsyth-Thompson

Bio Medical doctor | Miss SA 2017Founder @arca.wellnessBook an appointment ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @adevanheerden Instagram Followers 36.2K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
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19. Rakhi Beekrum

Bio Psychologist | 17 years in practice Professional SpeakerAnxiety | Boundaries | Couples Therapy | Corporate Mental Health Instagram is not therapy *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @rakhibeekrum Instagram Followers 19.8K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
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20. Christy Ann Du Plessis

Bio 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁. 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵. I help women achieve their goalsLose weight / Tone up / Feel happier, stronger & more empowered. Link⬇️@carltonhairsa *****@christyann.fit Instagram Handle @christyann.fit Instagram Followers 19.7K Type Micro Gender Female Location Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
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21. Dr. Rorisang Ipeleng Sehole

Bio • Medical Doctor.• Healthy lifestyle enthusiasts that doesn’t say no to dessert.• Catch a glimpse of this beautiful life. *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @rorisang_s Instagram Followers 18.3K Follower Growth (2mo) +6% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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22. Ashley Van Heerden

Bio Clinical & Research Psychologist 🇿🇦On a mission to find meaning in this little life🧘‍♀️ Let’s make psychology accessible & destigmatising 🏳️‍🌈 Instagram Handle @southafricantherapist Instagram Followers 18.1K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location South Africa
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23. Dr Lisa M. Kleyn

Bio 🧠PhD Psych | Relationship Scientist-Practitioner✨Unlearn survival love & build secure connection👩‍⚕️Trauma Expert @khironclinics🌿Educational Only *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @drlisakleyn Instagram Followers 16.3K Follower Growth (2mo) -2% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location South Africa

24. Belindi van der Merwe

Bio 🇿🇦➰𝐿𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑠ℎ 𝑎𝑖𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 🌿⛰️🏹🐎 ➰𝐹𝑖𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝑤𝑎𝑦 🙌🏼💪🏼 ➰𝐵𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑝𝑎𝑔𝑒: @belindivdm_physio𓂃 ོ‪✝︎𓂃 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @belinds_vdm Instagram Followers 16K Follower Growth (2mo) -2% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location South Africa
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25. Dr. Jess Stanbridge

Bio Specialist Psychiatrist. Mental Health Advocate.Women’s Mental Health. Writer of “You Aren’t Alone” on @substackinc *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @drjess_stanbridge Instagram Followers 13.8K Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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26. Dr. Mohau Phithi

Bio 💎Jesus💎Cilaas 💎Medical Student| Activist| Speaker| MC| 💎Miss Mamelodi Sundowns North West 2020 💎Mohau Phithi Foundation *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @dr_mohau_phithi Instagram Followers 13.4K Follower Growth (2mo) +8% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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27. Dr. Angelic Nespola

Bio 🧠 | Psychologist (PhD, M.Psych)✨ | Making psychology research relatable🤍 | Wife & mom of 2🌿 | Educational only - not therapy *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @dr.ange.nespola Instagram Followers 13.3K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location South Africa
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28. Jessica Kotlowitz & Nadia Mulder

Bio 🍃Registered Dietitians@jessicaroselaz & @nadiamulder_rd🌈 Fuss-free nutrition🌱 Based on real science🇿🇦 SA & online👇 Book a consult/ contact *****@thegreendietitian.co.za Instagram Handle @the_green_dietitian Instagram Followers 13.1K Type Micro Gender Female Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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29. Darren Green

Bio Emergency & Sports Medicine • Hi performance sport • Eventing Medicine • Multimedia Medical Consultant • NeuroWellness Facilitator • Speaker • Singer *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @drdarrengreen Instagram Followers 12.2K Type Micro Gender Male Enagagement Rate Location South Africa
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30. Dr. Amy Louise Collyer

Bio 💡 Health, critical thinking, bit of history👇⚕️ Medical Doctor | MSc Public Health Instagram Handle @dr.amylouise Instagram Followers 11.6K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Western Cape, South Africa
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31. Nelly Faro

Bio EC🇿🇦|Mom|Wifey| RN💉|Content Creator|SM Influencer|DM/Email for Campaigns|Self taught Cook 👩‍🍳|Fashion|Lifestyle|Travel|Health|Wellness & Fitness| Instagram Handle @nellymohlomi Instagram Followers 11K Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location South Africa
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32. Catriona Boffard

Bio Clinical s€xologist, psychotherapist, researcher & speaker ADHD brain“Asking for a friend” podcastDPsych ProfCOSRT/ UKCP🇿🇦🇬🇧🏳️‍🌈 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @sexologywithcatriona Instagram Followers 8.1K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location South Africa
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33. Dr. Ditiragalo Molao

Bio 2 Cor 12vs9 | Blood Donor 💉| Sonnet 116Bone Mechanic in the Making⛏️🔨🪚🦿🦴PR + Collab: 📧 *****@gmail.com Aspiring athlete. YouTube + TikTok⤵️ Instagram Handle @dr.dmolao Instagram Followers 7.9K Follower Growth (2mo) +41% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Eastern Cape, South Africa
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34. Kirsty Nel

Bio Womens Health/pelvic floorPregnancy Post partum rehab/treatments. &her Mothers connection group @alchemystudio_sa Illovo JNB☎️ 082 411 4026 *****@knphysiotherapy.co.za Instagram Handle @and.her.physiotherapy Instagram Followers 7.1K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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35. Carli van der vyver

Bio MSc Clinical NutritionPost + prenatal health coach Little bit of food, little bit of life 🫶🏻🐣 @the_nourished_nest_by_carli Instagram Handle @carli_health Instagram Followers 6.8K Follower Growth (2mo) +6% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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36. Skye Scott

Bio 🌱Integrative medicine family doctor 🦚Women’s health🍃 Public speaker - corporate education🍏Health with Heart Corporate Wellness 🎙️Podcast host *****@healthwithheart.co.za Instagram Handle @drskyescott Instagram Followers 5.5K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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37. Melissa Ferreira

Bio ▫️Holistic Mental Health & Wellness ▫️Psychotherapy & Career Guidance▫️Parent Guidance & Support▫️Educational & Inspirational page 🦋 *****@melissaferreira.co.za Instagram Handle @psych_melissaferreira Instagram Followers 5.4K Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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38. Annie Byrne

Bio Online therapy for Women Worldwide 🧡🌈 Wellness Events & Retreats @co_healing.co 🐚✨️ 📍St Francis Bay & Online 🌍 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @therapy_with_annie Instagram Followers 4.9K Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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39. Maritha Albertyn

Bio 🩶 Simple. Real. Nourishing. ✨ Weight Loss | Eating Disorders | Fertility | Sports Nutrition | Chronic Diseases📞 @nutritionalsolutionssa | JHB *****@nutritionalsolutions.co.za Instagram Handle @maritha.albertyn_dietitian Instagram Followers 3.5K Follower Growth (2mo) +16% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Gauteng, South Africa
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40. Nicci Robertson

Bio Integrative Health & Media Expert | Nutritionist | Author | TV Chef | Host of Reinvent Health & SA Food Stories *****@reinventhealth.co.za Instagram Handle @nicci.robertson Instagram Followers 2.2K Follower Growth (2mo) +3% Type Nano Gender Female Location Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
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41. Courtenay Pottow

Bio HPCSA Registered Counsellor 🇿🇦 (Mental Health Practitioner) •🧠 Individual Counselling ❣️Couples Counselling 📊Psychometric Assessments *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @counselling_by_courtenay Instagram Followers 1.1K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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42. Nisha Rodgerson

Bio 🧠 Clinical Psychologist 💼 The Couch Practice ✨ Neuropsychology & Trauma 🌎 Based in Joburg, South Africa Instagram Handle @therapy.with.nisha Instagram Followers 1.1K Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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43. Dr Maria Christodoulou

Bio Personal stories that reveal the heart & humanity of medical and health professionals. Hosted by Dr. Maria Christodoulou. *****@awakeningdoctor.com Instagram Handle @awakeningdoctor Instagram Followers 1.1K Follower Growth (2mo) +7% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location South Africa
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44. Danielle Krige

Bio 🌼Neurodiversity 🌼Addiction🌼Mental health *****@daniellekrige.co.za Instagram Handle @dkrige_ot Instagram Followers 1.1K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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45. Debre Pienaar

Bio 🌸healthy living made easy🌱hormone health➡️a happy gut, I’ll help you find balance & feel good! *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @wholehealthbydebs Instagram Followers 99.5K Follower Growth (2mo) -2% Type Micro Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location South Africa
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46. Stephanie Rouillard

Bio 🎓| Evidence-based 🧬| Personalised & Integrative 🌱| Nutritional Therapy BSc. Dietetics, AFMCP Graduate: The Institute for Functional Medicine *****@headoverhealth.info Instagram Handle @stephrouillard_dietitian Instagram Followers 4.8K Follower Growth (2mo) +4% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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47. Chanelle Mc Arthur

Bio MBBCH🩺🐾 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @chanelle_mcarthur Instagram Followers 867 Follower Growth (2mo) -2% Type Nano Gender Female Enagagement Rate Location South Africa
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