Top 30 South African Business Influencers in 2025

1. Mihlali Ndamase

Bio Forbes30Under30 @malakytsa @beautyandthebeatmasterclass @fashionnova ambassador ****@mihlalindamase.comInstagram Handle @mihlalii_nInstagram Followers 2.4MType MegaGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact Are you a creator? Submit your profile to get listed and be discovered by brands in your niche!Submit

2. Vusi Thembekwayo

Bio 🕴🏾Global Speaker🥇3x Best-Selling Author🏆Award-winning Entrepreneur🥷🏾 Join me @schoolofscale_“make it exist. You can perfect it later.”VT 👑 ****@vusithembekwayo.comInstagram Handle @vusithembekwayoInstagram Followers 2.4MType MegaGender MaleLocation Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

3. Gugu Khathi

Bio 🇿🇦Bosslady | Award Winning Entrepreneur | Forbes 8 | Reality TV | TEDx ,Conversation Strategist | Speaker CEO founder @iamawoman_of_influence network🤝Instagram Handle @gugu.khathiInstagram Followers 791.2KType MacroGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

4. Sarah Langa

Bio Discovering the world, feeding the mind & finding the heartCo-founder @choosehappypayFounder @sarahlangainteriorsRepresented by @anotherzero.africa ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @sarahlangaInstagram Followers 687.2KType MacroGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

5. Sibongile Marokana

Bio Entrepreneur|philanthropistFounder @afrikaufela_rsaCEO @lerumo_lasechaba_security Chair @lerumo_lions_fc ABC Motsepe leagueNo TWITTER account ❌Instagram Handle @1pong_pongInstagram Followers 615.6KType MacroGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

6. Theo Baloyi

Bio . Founder & Group CEO - @bathu.group . Businessman of the Year. 5x Entrepreneur of the Year. GQ Business Leader of the year. Board-SACSCInstagram Handle @theo_baloyiInstagram Followers 567KType MacroGender MaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

7. Nqobile Ndlela

Bio 🏆2x Award Winning Entrepreneur🎬The Realhousewives of DurbanMCFP&M SETA @angelndlelagroup @misizwetrainingacademy @an_couture @angelndlelafactory ****@angelndlelagroup.co.zaInstagram Handle @angel_ndlelaInstagram Followers 380.2KType MacroGender FemaleLocation Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa Get Email Contact

8. Ntando Zikalala

Bio CEO & Founder @tothemaxmanagement @tothemaxsports 🎧Host @morethanmanagement_ Award-Winning Brand Manager M&G Power Women |40 Under 40 ****@tothemaxmanagement.comInstagram Handle @ntando_zikalala_Instagram Followers 75.2KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

9. Siyanda Calvin Ntenga

Bio Entrepreneur | Philanthropist 💼Chairman @dreambusinesshub, @kznyba & @ntengafoundation.🌍✈️: 🇸🇦🇫🇷🇦🇪🇶🇦🇨🇳🇮🇳🇲🇿🇿🇼🇱🇸🇸🇿🇳🇬🇧🇼bookings: ****@ntenga.co.zaInstagram Handle @ntenga3znInstagram Followers 70.6KType MicroGender MaleLocation Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa Get Email Contact

10. Hykie Berg

Bio Actor | Entrepreneur | Speaker Author:Ultimate Survivor | Storie van Hoop | My stryd met ADHD | Geroep vir Meer Curve Gear Crew ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @hykiebergInstagram Followers 64.4KType MicroGender MaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

11. Farah C Fortune

Bio @thepadrun - NPC | @africanstar08 Award Winning Business Woman | On a journey of fitness | Author | TEDx Speaker| No unsolicited advice welcome| ****@africanstar.co.zaInstagram Handle @fcfortuneInstagram Followers 40.4KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

12. Nicole Chetty

Bio 📍Cape Town 🇿🇦🎓B.Commerce Graduate 🏠Luxury Real Estate Advisor @lawrealestate 💎Marketing professional ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @thenicolechettyInstagram Followers 31.4KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

13. Nandi Kholwa

Bio Young and getting it ✊Entrepreneur manager 📍Durban 🇿🇦🇺🇲Currency analysis 💵💰Forex trader 🏦Full time manager ⏲️Inbox 📥 to invest ☎️📲+27731399565Instagram Handle @nandikholwa_saInstagram Followers 30.4KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa Get Email Contact

14. Hanre Retief

Bio I Own a Few BusinessesProp Trader @blueberryfunded Poker Ambassador @goldrush.co.za Email: ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @hanreretiefInstagram Followers 34.7KType MicroGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

15. Candice Bacon

Bio @baconbikinis Cape Town🇿🇦📍 ****@baconbikinis.comInstagram Handle @candicebaconInstagram Followers 27.4KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

16. Andile Khumalo

Bio Entrepreneur. CA(SA). @iaaesa @incesouthafrica @bravegroupsa @immersion_group_global @quizzical_pictures @gemelli_restaurant @therapyrestaurant ****@khumalo.comInstagram Handle @andile_khumaloInstagram Followers 24.6KType MicroGender MaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

17. Talifhani Banks

Bio Group CEO / Investor @analyticsxhq FinTech , Data & Commerce Brics Entrepreneur 2022🏆 ****@analyticsxhq.comInstagram Handle @talifhanibanksInstagram Followers 22.8KType MicroGender MaleLocation Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

18. Michael Ola

Bio EntrepreneurShow promoterLifestyle architectEvent organiser owner @adesuyaa📍Cape Town 🇿🇦Instagram Handle @michaelola_liveInstagram Followers 18.2KType MicroGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

19. Pumela Salela

Bio Global African🌍|Deal Originator |Investment Facilitator|WorldTraveller✈️| KeyNote Speaker🎤|Recipient- AfricanAchieverAward 🥇|Clothing Brand @pupa_rium ****@pumelasalela.comInstagram Handle @pumelasalelaInstagram Followers 17.9KType MicroGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

20. Babazile Nhlapo

Bio S.A’s E-commerce Goat 🐐 Selling products online 🖥️👇🏽Join the number e-commerce Club 🇿🇦 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @b.a_pushaInstagram Followers 16.5KType MicroGender MaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

21. Linda Mabhena Olagunju

Bio A human being having a human experience 🫶🏾🧿Founder&CEO @dloenergyresourcesgroupMother ❤️❤️❤️MIT fellowProudly South African 🇿🇦 Proudly African 🌍Instagram Handle @lindamabhena_olagunjuInstagram Followers 13.9KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

22. Bilala Kanye Mabuza

Bio Nothing Beautiful is made without Love.Family | Lifestyle | Interiors | Art 📍 Johannesburg 🇿🇦Founder & Creative Director @cocoonlifestyle ****@cocoonlifestyle.co.zaInstagram Handle @bilalamabuzaInstagram Followers 13KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

23. Tumelo Nkese

Bio Creating a life I love…⫸ @allangrayorbis mentor⫸ @mrs_south_africa 2022 finalist⫸ @emerge_africa_awards 2023 nominee📍JHB 🇿🇦 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @tumelo_nkeseInstagram Followers 9.8KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

24. Thabiso Khambule

Bio https://youtu.be/tSe5uYQYTGQsi=Ds3PJ-pxpv74V2JUInstagram Handle @thabisokhambuleInstagram Followers 8.1KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

25. Helen Patrick

Bio Entrepreneur manager📍Pretoria 🇿🇦 🇺🇸 Currency analysis 💵💰Forex trader🏦Account manager 📈📉Full time manager ⌚⏲️Inbox 📥 to invest ☎️📲 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @helen_patrick_fxInstagram Followers 8.1KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

26. Mteto Nyati

Bio Chairman BSG. Business Coach. Author of Number One Bestseller “Betting on a Darkie”. Passionate about people and technology.Instagram Handle @mtetonyatiInstagram Followers 4.7KType NanoGender MaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

27. Nthabeleng Likotsi

Bio ****@ywbn.co.zaInstagram Handle @nthabelenglikotsiInstagram Followers 4.3KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

28. Mike Abel

Bio Founder & Executive Chairman M&C SAATCHI ABEL & GROUP SA 🇿🇦 PODCAST: Willing & Abel now live. Patron of www.streetstore.org Adman, writer & speakerInstagram Handle @mikeabel67Instagram Followers 2.2KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

29. Omiete Charles Davies

Bio Grew @fastestcakes to 14 locations, 6 cities, 3 countries 🇳🇬🇰🇪🇿🇦 in 4 years. Next 🌍🚀@bimbobaks hubby, girl dad 👨‍👩‍👧Instagram Handle @charlesindaviesInstagram Followers 43.2KType MicroGender MaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

30. Antoinette Prophy

Bio @88BCAfrica Founder. Africa Lover. Web3 Obsessed. Avid Traveller. ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @antoprophyInstagram Followers 1.6KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact