1. Lerato Tshabalala (1980)

Non-fiction Author

Non-fiction author who published her first book The Way I See It: The Musings of a Black Woman in the Rainbow Nation in 2016.

2. Lesley Musina (1970)

TV Actor

TV actor who portrayed Ndalamo on SABC 2's soap opera, Muvhango until 2017. He has over 170,000 followers on his lesleymusina Instagram account.

3. Karyn Maughan (1970)

Journalist

South African legal reporter known for breaking news on high-profile criminal and civil court cases. She has worked as a writer for the Tiso Blackstar Group and as a reporter for...

4. Mbali Nkosi (1989)

Reality Star

Most well known as a participant on the second season of Big Brother Mzansi. She has also been seen on the third season of the television drama Rockville.

5. Samkelo Ndlovu (1989)

TV Actress

South African actress who is best known for appearing on the TV show iNkaba. She played the part of Lira Khumalo in the aforementioned show. 

6. Tristan Sonnekus (1996)

Instagram Star

Surfer and social media personality also known as Surfer Tris with a popular self-titled Instagram account. He often appears on the YouTube channel of Ben Phillips.

7. Tayla Cron (1996)

TikTok Star

TikTok star who i best recognized for her dancing and lip synch based videos. She runs a joint account with fellow TikTok star Tash Salotti and together they share their...

8. Johnny Kongos (1981)

Accordionist

One of four members of the all-sibling alternative rock band KONGOS who plays the accordion and keyboards for the group, in addition to providing vocals. Their debut album was self-titled,...

9. Dylan Kongos (1986)

Bassist

Bass guitarist, lap slide guitarist and vocalist for the all-sibling alternative rock band KONGOS that has released albums titles Kongos, Lunatic and Egomaniac.

10. Wesley Walton (1991)

Reality Star

South African reality television personality who rose to fame after appearing as a cast member on the second season of Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean. On the series he served as...

11. Mahalia Buchanan (1991)

Gospel Singer

Gospel singer who first became known as a singer songwriter for the choir Joyous Celebration. She released her first solo album, Redeemed To Worship, in 2015. It won her Best Newcomer...

12. Arch Jnr (2012)

DJ

South African DJing prodigy who rocketed to fame at only three years old after videos of his mixes went viral on YouTube. He then went on to dazzle the nation...

13. Stefan Simochowitz (1970)

Business Executive

Art collector and curator known for promoting up-and-coming artists through his popular social media accounts. In 2015, he was named by Art Review Magazine in the Top 100 most influential...

14. Urzila Carlson (1970)

Comedian

Comedian who has appeared on the television shows Have You Been Paying Attention and 7 Days, Super City, Road Madness. She has over 150,000 followers on her urzilacarlson Instagram account.

15. Pabi Moloi (1984)

TV Actress

South African broadcaster, media personality and voice artist who became a host on radio's Power 98.7. Her biggest social media presence is on Twitter where she shares her views with...

16. Anthony Glick (1993)

Reality Star

Professional lifeguarder turned reality star known as Glick on the hit television series Bondi Rescue. He's also a photographer and founded his own company called Glick Photography, specializing in scenery...

17. Conner Malan (1993)

Instagram Star

Popular personality on social media who earned a substantial following on Instagram as the boyfriend of Gabrielle Epstein. He has posted "who wore it better" pictures with him wearing the...

18. Chris Chameleon (1971)

Actor

Two-time South African Music Award winner and a Medal of Honour recipient from the South African Academy of Science and Arts who began his solo career in 2004. His critically...

19. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (1985)

Politician

South African politician who became the national spokesperson for the Economic Freedom Fighters as well as the party's youngest member in the fifth Parliament. Previously, he joined the South African Students...

20. Shannon Kook (1987)

TV Actor

Television actor most well known for his role as Zane Park on the teen series Degrassi: The Next Generation. He is also known for his role as Jason in the...

21. Mika Stefano (1986)

Blogger

Blogger and self-made celebrity who has made a name for himself as a socialite and TV guest commentator. He became known as one of the first entertainment bloggers in South...

22. Roxy Burger (1986)

Blogger

Blogger and social media influencer who created the self-titled blog, Roxy Burger. She's became known as a TV presenter for Top Billing, 5FM, and KTV.

23. Daniel Bonjour (1981)

Actor

Gaining fame for his role as Aiden Monroe on the television phenomenon The Walking Dead, he would join the cast of Satisfaction in the show's second season, and previously was...

24. Faith Nketsi (1994)

Instagram Star

Dubbed the Queen of Twerk, she is a social media maven and South African model whose style and sultry selfies have earned her more than 2.4 million Instagram fans. She...

25. Lesego Semenya (1982)

Chef

Grande Diploma qualifier in Food and Wine and 5 other international diplomas in wine and patisserie from the Prue Leith Chef's Academy in Centurion who has worked as a personal...

26. Thulisile Phongolo (1994)

Soap Opera Actress

South African actress known for her role as Namhla Diale on the show Generations. She also played Zama on Tshisa and spent time hosting the show Craz-e.

27. Stilo Magolide (1990)

Rapper

South African rapper who rose to prominence as a member of the famed Boyznbucks crew. Some of his most popular tracks include "Day Off," "Pose Like Stilo" and "All On...

28. Andile Ncube (1981)

TV Show Host

Presenter most well known for anchoring South Africa's X Factor and the talent search Nedbank Ke yona. He was seen as a sports broadcaster at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 

29. Daniel Cardoso (1970)

Soccer Player

Professional defender that was signed by the Kaizer Chiefs Football Club in May 2015. He has also made appearances as a member of the South African national men's team.

30. Jeannie De Gouveia (1982)

TV Show Host

South African actress, television personality, and dancer who is best recognized for having appeared on Mercenary for Justice in 2006. She is also known for having participated on the series...

31. Roy Potterill (1982)

Photographer

Professional photographer known for his variety of both nature and portraiture content. He is also one of the co founders and co creators of the multi media group Mobile Media...

32. Gideon Mendel (1970)

Photographer

South African photographer who has gained fame for his photography focusing on social issues of global importance. He posts examples of his work on his gideonmendel Instagram account, which has...

33. Tumi Sole (1985)

Twitter Star

South African Twitter star who is best known for his lifestyle, political, and activism-oriented tweet content. He founded Country Duty, a social activism-based organization in South Africa. He has also...

34. Laura Reed (1985)

Soul Singer

Known for her hit single "Wake Up" off her debut album The Awakening, she is a singer-songwriter who delivers thought-provoking lyrics through her powerful vocals.

35. Lauren Mellor (1985)

Model

South African swimwear model who became known for her appearances in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Edition. She's also appeared in other known publications such as FHM, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Healthy Magazine...

36. Gabsi Salant (2000)

YouTube Star

Makeup, beauty, and lifestyle enthusiast who has grown popular through her self-titled YouTube channel. She has earned more than 20,000 subscribers creating vlogs, DIYs, and a variety of beauty videos.

37. Madison Louch (1995)

Instagram Star

Model and social media sensation who has gained over 440,000 followers on her Instagram account alone. She also has a steady following of more than 10,000 Twitter fans. 

38. Savita Mbuli (1972)

Business Executive

The managing director of Growth Media and Events, a top corporate public relations firm in South Africa. She has held that position since 1998. 

39. Candice Modiselle (1995)

TV Show Host

TV show host who became a presenter for YOTV in 2016. She has over 1.2 million followers on her Instagram account. 

40. Ferial Haffajee (1967)

Journalist

South African journalist who came to the public's attention as an editor for the City Press from 2009-16. She has also held positions as an editor for the Mail &...

41. Celeste Khumalo (1992)

Model

Actress, model and entrepreneur who first garnered national attention when she was crowned Miss South Africa Teen in 2011. She has had prominent roles in shows such as Generations and Sex Tips...

42. Liesl Laurie (1990)

Pageant Contestant

South African model and beauty queen who represented her country at Miss World 2015. Her top 10 finish earned her the title of Continental Queen of Africa, as she finished...

43. Buhle Samuels (1990)

TV Actress

TV actress who appeared on Muvhango for four years before leaving it behind to pursue a career in music. She has over 1.3 million followers on her Instagram account. 

44. Tshepi Vundla (1990)

Stylist

Fashion stylist and personal shopper who founded the personal shopping and wardrobe organizing company, Twelve12. She has been featured in several media outlets for her success in the fashion industry,...

45. Kaylen Daniels (1998)

TikTok Star

Verified dance, lip sync, and comedy content creator who is best known for her kayykayy.xx TikTok account. She has gone on to garner more than 1,500,000 likes on the platform.

46. Mira Hirsch (1998)

Instagram Star

Social media star who is famous for her Mira_Hirsch Instagram account. She has gained popularity there for her body positivity activism through candid modeling. 

47. Annie Malan (1974)

TV Actress

South African actress and entrepreneur known best for her portrayal of Annalien Steyn in the series Swartwater and Louisa Malan in Dit Wat Stom Is. She also captains her own...

48. Moeti Tsiki (1984)

DJ

South African DJ and radio personality whose best known as the host of YFM show The Freeway. He was also a host on The Drive and The Morning Fix on...

49. Kyle Watson (1988)

DJ

South African DJ who primarily works in the Deep House, House and Tech House genres. He released his debut album Into the Morning in 2018 and his music has appeared...

50. Vuyolwethu Ngcukana (1983)

Tv Actor

Television actor best known for having been cast as Schumacher on Mzansi Magic's The Queen. He went on to amass more than 150,000 followers on his personal Instagram account.