Top 50 South African Fitness Influencers in 2025

1. Marc Buckner

Bio Dad to @lusiluludog 🐺Just a guy, his dog & the people he loves ❤️Grateful to everyone for the support, this business is flourishing because of you🙏🏼 ****@yahoo.comInstagram Handle @marcbucknerInstagram Followers 1.8MType MegaGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, 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. Shaye Best

Bio 🔻Owner SHAYE BEST CLASSIC🔻Personal Trainer & Coach.🔻International Bodybuilding & Fitness Judge.🔻Owner @lbnfitnessstudio 🔻35+Classic SA Champ. ****@lookbetternaked.co.zaInstagram Handle @shaye_bestInstagram Followers 214.1KType MacroGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

3. Zinhle Masango

Bio 2x Award Winning Fitness Influencer | Mom @khumomotha | Corporate hun |📧****@clarkmedia.co.zaInstagram Handle @zee_fitnessjunkieInstagram Followers 137.5KType MacroGender FemaleLocation KwaMbonambi, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa Get Email Contact

4. Mabel Lebudi

Bio 📍Fitness | Beauty | LifestylePR/COLLAB: ****@gmail.comMgmt: @thecollabagent Spread Love 💕Instagram Handle @mabel_lebudiInstagram Followers 73.1KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

5. Abbi McDuling

Bio Online Fitness Coach 🏋🏼‍♀️NO BS approach to health/fitness 🥑☕️ lover, boy mama, wifey & 🤰🏼Lose Fat Gain Strength Click here 👇🏼 ****@activeliving.co.zaInstagram Handle @_activelivingInstagram Followers 23.2KType MicroGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

6. Elizaberry Dumagude

Bio IFBB Protea Athlete Blink Beauty Ambassador🏅World Champ ‘24🥇Gauteng Champ ‘24 ‘23🏆Overall SA Champ ‘23@primalsportsnutrition @thepeachbrand ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @elizadumsfitInstagram Followers 5.2KType NanoGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

7. Nicole Cupp

Bio gym girl with a 9-5 in joburg 🏋🏽‍♀️@biogen_sa | bio_nicolec @fitfoodzsa | nicole1Instagram Handle @nicole.cuppInstagram Followers 3.6KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

8. Noel Deyzel

Bio I help people get PHYSICALLY and MENTALLY FIT 🫡@Youngla Athlete | @ryse Owner | 15% off with code: “𝙉𝙊𝙀𝙇” 👇👇👇 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @noeldeyzel_bodybuilderInstagram Followers 5.8MType MegaGender MaleLocation United States Get Email Contact

9. Sbahle Mpisane

Bio Built to weather any storm. Some bend, some break but I stood firm. The oak in me won’t fall. ****@fitnessbunnie.co.zaInstagram Handle @sbahle_mpisaneInstagram Followers 2.5MType MegaGender FemaleLocation Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa Get Email Contact

10. Jaco De Bruyn

Bio @jdbfitness @dad_bod_movement @frmsouthafrica @bearlynaked_ @ultimate_petcare @debruynwine @usnsa @usnuk ****@jacodebruyn.co.zaInstagram Handle @jacodbruynInstagram Followers 999.9KType MacroGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

11. Thulani Chipanga

Bio Fitness | Computer Science 🎓| Lifestyle | Fun |Motivation Inspire people to get out & be active and experience the beauty of a healthy lifestyle ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @thulani_chipangaInstagram Followers 896.3KType MacroGender MaleLocation Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

12. Sharon Gambu

Bio 💎 *Fitness | Health and Wellness | Lifestyle *Business inquiries ****@sgfit.co.za *Founder: @sg_detoxtea *Download Free Eating Plan ⬇️⬇️Instagram Handle @sharon_gambuInstagram Followers 817.1KType MacroGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

13. Jenna Carmen

Bio 3 x Miss Bikini IFBB Champion The Bachelor Season 1Travel account: @jenna_carmen_travel Please contact me via email only 🩷Join my new Challenge 🤗👇 ****@jennacarmen.comInstagram Handle @jenna_carmen_fitInstagram Followers 630.6KType MacroGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

14. Grace Motswana

Bio •Fitpreneur📧: ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @gracemotswanaInstagram Followers 594.5KType MacroGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

15. Zamaswazi Nkosi

Bio Certified Trainer 🇿🇦 To purchase your Customized Workout Program 👇🏾 ****@zamaswazifitness.comInstagram Handle @fitzamaswaziInstagram Followers 282.8KType MacroGender FemaleLocation Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

16. Angelique Daubermann

Bio 🇿🇦Your Lean Body Coach🔥Making Fat-loss Fun ❤️Founder @leangirl_life 💥THE LEAN BODY LAB 👩‍🍳 LEAN GIRL KITCHEN COACH🎥 YouTube: LEAN GIRL ****@theleangirlguide.comInstagram Handle @the_lean_girlInstagram Followers 248.2KType MacroGender FemaleLocation Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

17. Michaela Mallett

Bio 🌻Holistic & Balanced approach to Health & Fitness👭Building healthy relationships with Food & Exercise🍪Former binge eater of 10 years👇🏻Click below ****@betterwithbalance.co.zaInstagram Handle @betterwithbalanceInstagram Followers 171.3KType MacroGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

18. Gabriel Temudzani

Bio |Fitness|Cycling|Actor|TVPresenter | peripatetic @zandgroyal |Azwindini @muvhangosa |Motivational Speaker|MC|Email: ****@thegolf.co.zaInstagram Handle @gabrieltemudzaniInstagram Followers 176.9KType MacroGender MaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

19. Jay Khoza

Bio Fitprenuership 💎Car lover 😍 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @juniorkhozaInstagram Followers 166.1KType MacroGender MaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

20. Luyanda Ralph Gumede

Bio ▪️Grateful & Blessed to be a South African🇿🇦▪️DBN&JHB📍▪️Executive Director @superfly._fashion ▪️Email - ****@gmail.comSuperfly Merch⬇️Instagram Handle @fit_ralph_gumedeInstagram Followers 140.3KType MacroGender MaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

21. Mapule Ndhlovu

Bio ****@clarkmedia.co.zaInstagram Handle @queenfitnassInstagram Followers 135.9KType MacroGender Female Get Email Contact

22. Brendon Theron

Bio IFBB PRO Bodybuilder 🏆Former Wbff muscle model pro🏆Personal trainer and online prep coach ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @brendontheronInstagram Followers 109.1KType MacroGender MaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

23. Marciel Hopkins-Lourens

Bio TV Presenter | Actress | Model | Life Coach | Inspirational Speaker & MC | Psychology Honours | Health & Fitness |****@marcielhopkins.com 🇿🇦Instagram Handle @marcielhopkinsInstagram Followers 103.1KType MacroGender FemaleLocation Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

24. Uleen Fourie

Bio 🙋‍♀️ Let me help you to STOP dieting & make it a lifestyle📖 Health Coach 📱Co-founder @health_eapp 👇Gym & Home Programs ****@uleenfourie.co.zaInstagram Handle @uleenfourieInstagram Followers 94.8KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

25. Stefan Estment

Bio 🔥 Transforming bodies & lives | Fat loss specialist📈 Custom workout & meal plans for real results💻 Online & 1:1 coaching⬇️ Start your journey here: ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @coach_essieInstagram Followers 42.1KType MicroGender MaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

26. Monique Lopes

Bio ONLINE Health & Fitness Coach 🔥 @npl_prolifestyle | DC: MONIQUEFIT 💦 @get.revive | DC: MONIQUEFIT 💻 ⬇️ Train with me VIRTUALLY🌀 ⬇️ FLOW BOOTCAMP ****@moniquefit.comInstagram Handle @monique.fitInstagram Followers 40.1KType MicroGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

27. Armand Nel

Bio | Helping men build muscle and lose fat with Ped’s| BsC Biochemistry & Physiology| International online coach 🌎 DM me| Coaching LINK IN BIO ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @ariesgogInstagram Followers 39.5KType MicroGender MaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

28. Veronique Mitchell

Bio 🔥I boost women's body and self-confidence without limiting their lives or food choices.@thevixenmovement @the_vixenstudio 🦊Click below to start 👇🏻💓 ****@veroniquefit.comInstagram Handle @bycoachveeInstagram Followers 29.3KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

29. Kaylan Matthews

Bio 📍CPT 📧 : ****@yahoo.com👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽Coach Kay Programs 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽Instagram Handle @kay_x_fitnessInstagram Followers 28.3KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

30. Zaakirah Khalek

Bio Hybrid GalFounder @tribefitnessstudio Master Trainer @nike@muscletech_za AthleteIndustrial Psychologist & Fitness Coach ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @zaakz_kInstagram Followers 26.2KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

31. Vicky-Leigh Kruger

Bio YOUR ONLINE COACH📱🔗 www.coachedbyvicks.co.zaand CONTENT CREATOR 🎥 💌 ****@clarkmedia.co.zaInstagram Handle @coachedby_vicksInstagram Followers 24.4KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

32. Dev Corke

Bio •Expert Coach and Nutritionist•@tnt_hardcore Sponsored Athlete•@fitfoodzsa - DevCorke•Coached by @stephandt 📍 Cape Town ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @devcorkeInstagram Followers 22.8KType MicroGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

33. Tristan Marais

Bio 🔷Prep & Lifestyle Coach🔷400+ transformations🔷184x Top 3 placings🔷7x pro’s🔷 @nutricon_sa “TRIS”🔷 @skinnyfoodcoza 🔷 @schnozzstrips 🔷 @_rbfoods ****@tristanmaraisfitness.comInstagram Handle @tristanm_coachInstagram Followers 20.7KType MicroGender MaleLocation Potchefstroom, North-West, South Africa Get Email Contact

34. Carly Swartz

Bio Qualified Personal TrainerHelping you make fitness apart of your everyday lifestyle 💪Train with me ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @carlyfit8Instagram Followers 16.8KType MicroGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

35. Didi Mobolaji

Bio Let love lead.🇳🇬📍🇿🇦MA: @kultsouthafrica ****@kultmodels.comFitness acc: @dave__trainerCape TownInstagram Handle @darkprince_davidInstagram Followers 14.4KType MicroGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

36. Linda Duma

Bio 📍DurbanTeam USN•Qualified advanced trainer•backed by•@usnsa 💪🏽 •@mikeymike_fitness1👕•@nouritimealplans 🍱•@supplypharmasa🏥•📝training&meal plansInstagram Handle @linda.dumaInstagram Followers 14.1KType MicroGender MaleLocation Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa Get Email Contact

37. Tshepo Maake

Bio PhD Candidate📚Lecturer/Scholar💡🤓Researcher🌈Gym enthusiast 💪🏾Treasure my peace🧘‍♂️Live for my passion 🔥Instagram Handle @maake_lekgoloInstagram Followers 13.1KType MicroGender MaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

38. Ayanda Mandla

Bio 📍Cape Town . God Fearing . Proud Dad of 2 boys Onamandla & Ithalam ❤️. Self Proclaimed Hustler . Fitness Junkie 🤌🏽🏋️‍♂️💪🏿 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @mfit.90Instagram Followers 12.1KType MicroGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

39. Janus Swanepoel

Bio @wilgers_healthandsports Blood Work, IV Drips, Dietician, and Bodybuilding Posing & Online Coaching.CapitalFitnessHub.com promosAthlete 🥇×4🥈×2🥉×2Instagram Handle @janus.swanepoel.muscleInstagram Followers 9.8KType NanoGender MaleLocation Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

40. Devlin White

Bio Professional Personal Trainer📍Moove MelroseTransformation Specialist International Online Coaching 🌍💻Owner: Driven Physiques (Pty) Ltd ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @driven_by_devInstagram Followers 14KType MicroGender MaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

41. Simanga Michael Njapha

Bio ▪️🇿🇦▪️Training @masterpiecetraining▪️I help beginners gain confidence in the gym & reach their goals. 🙏🏾My STARTER PACK program👇 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @michaelthemasterpieceInstagram Followers 12.9KType MicroGender MaleLocation Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa Get Email Contact

42. Cait Smith

Bio 🧘🏻‍♀️Strength coach | Pilates & mobility 🩰Professional ballerina🤍Empowering women to move with confidenceInstagram Handle @trainwithcaitInstagram Followers 7.4KType NanoGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

43. Nathi Mgedezi

Bio Cape Town📍 FitnessModel📸ATHLETE 🥏🥉 3rd place FitnessSA 2021🥈 2nd place DavidKClassic 2022🥉3rd place WPNBA 2022🥇1st place SA CHAMPS 2022Instagram Handle @nathi_mgedezi17Instagram Followers 5.3KType NanoGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

44. Lee Battison

Bio Bikini Athlete🏆🥇🇿🇦Novagenix code Fitwife5Instagram Handle @life_of_the_fit_wifeInstagram Followers 4.5KType NanoGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

45. Samkelo Percival

Bio "Trying is Knowing" Juniorunder23champ🥇 Kznoverall2021🥇Sachamp2021🥇OrThambo22🥇Instagram Handle @sam_percy99Instagram Followers 4.7KType NanoGender MaleLocation Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa Get Email Contact

46. Gavin Mabasa

Bio PERSONAL TRAINER💪😁🇿🇦FunctionalCardioKingFitness and Nutrition📍Waterfall / MidrandInstagram Handle @power_gavin105Instagram Followers 3.1KType NanoGender MaleLocation Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

47. Achmat Richards

Bio 🔸𝑨𝑱’𝒔 𝑯𝑷𝑪- 𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉🔹𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒓 -@𝒎𝒚𝒈𝒚𝒎𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒏 🔸𝙱𝚘𝚍𝚢𝚋𝚞𝚒𝚕𝚍𝚎𝚛 📍𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘛𝘰𝘸𝘯, 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢 ****@ajhpc.co.zaInstagram Handle @achmat_aj_richards_ptInstagram Followers 2.9KType NanoGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

48. Cecile Carsten

Bio 𝙷𝚒,𝙸'𝚖 𝙲𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚕𝚎💚🇿🇦📍Cape Town ****@the-fitness-lab.comInstagram Handle @fitnesscoachccInstagram Followers 1.9KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

49. Kwanele Nxumalo

Bio - GOD- FITNESS - MODELInstagram Handle @kwanele_nxumalloInstagram Followers 1.3KType NanoGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact