Top Food Influencers on TikTok in South Africa (2026)

Discover the top Food influencers on TikTok in South Africa for 2026 and meet the South African foodie TikTokers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right partners.

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Who Are the Top Food Influencers on TikTok in South Africa?

Explore the top Food influencers on TikTok in South Africa for November 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover South African TikTokers in the Food niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. BI Phakathi

    @biphakathi1TikTokSouth Africa

    Official BI Phakathi account, email NO BACKUP ACCOUNT

    Hashtags#homeless#kindness#inspiration#sharingkindness
    Followers3.1M
    Engagement rate1.5%
    Average likes45.6K
    Audience quality score29/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.5%
    20212022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India22.9%
    South Africa21.7%
    United States19.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Makeup Artist12.7%
    Fitness12.7%
    Fashion10.9%
  2. 2. Keegan

    @steegs_TikTokSouth Africa

    Just having fun and telling a story 🥥

    Hashtags#steegs#adventure#ocean#travel
    Followers1.6M
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes1.6K
    Audience quality score39/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States22.0%
    Zimbabwe20.9%
    India19.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion14.0%
    Cat Owner14.0%
    Dog Owner12.3%
  3. 3. Nikita Booysen

    @nikita_booysenTikTokSouth Africa

    ✝️ 📩:

    Hashtags#vlog#gym#work#diml
    Followers1.4M
    Engagement rate0.08%
    Average likes1.1K
    Audience quality score36/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    202020212022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India20.7%
    United States20.7%
    Zimbabwe20.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion16.9%
    Mommy13.9%
    Dog Owner13.9%
  4. 4. ntokozojoydube_KwaMfana

    @ntokozojoydube_kwamfanaTikTokSouth Africa, Gauteng

    📍Johannesburg Email 📧: Learn something new everyday 🤯

    Hashtags#foryoupage#ntokozojoydube_kwamfana#building#trendingvideo
    Followers1.1M
    Engagement rate2.1%
    Average likes22.4K
    Audience quality score75/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+11.7%
    20252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States31.0%
    Zimbabwe18.3%
    Philippines15.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography13.1%
    Fashion11.5%
    Travel11.5%
  5. 5. SHIV

    @shiv_sewlalTikTokSouth Africa

    My life with Allergies, Eczema & Asthma 📩 🇿🇦

    Hashtags#eczema#dairyfree#sisters#eczemalife
    Followers1M
    Engagement rate1.7%
    Average likes16.5K
    Audience quality score55/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+3.1%
    20222023202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States23.1%
    India21.8%
    South Africa18.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion16.4%
    Dog Owner11.5%
    Music11.5%
  6. 6. Samuperty Zulu🌸

    @samupertyzuluTikTokSouth Africa

    WhatsApp to Order 0726986945đźšš

    Hashtags#fyp#viral#foryou#fypă‚·
    Followers726K
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes1.6K
    Audience quality score51/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    South Africa21.8%
    United States20.5%
    India18.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner14.3%
    Fashion12.7%
    Food11.1%
  7. 7. Banzie uMalume Mabizela

    @banzi.eTikTokSouth Africa

    Comedy | Food | Cars | Lifestyle | Model For bookings:

    Hashtags#banzie#siyanithanda#god#boygonechurch
    Followers690K
    Engagement rate0.4%
    Average likes2.8K
    Audience quality score51/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.7%
    20212022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Poland25.4%
    United States20.9%
    India16.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner15.0%
    Music13.3%
    Fashion13.3%
  8. 8. Life_with_Lerato

    @life_with_leratoTikTokSouth Africa

    Here to make cooking simple 🇿🇦 IG: wholesome_lerato

    Hashtags#lifewithlerato#southafricanfood#southafricanrecipes#chickennoodlesoup
    Followers629K
    Engagement rate1.6%
    Average likes9.9K
    Audience quality score55/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.4%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States23.7%
    South Africa21.1%
    Brazil15.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner13.8%
    Photography12.6%
    Fashion11.5%
  9. 9. Lifewithangie3

    @lifewithangie3TikTokSouth Africa

    Family travel✝️ 🇿🇦🌍 | English teacher 👩‍🏫 | Culinary stories 🍲 | UGC ✨ Travel + Online Teaching Guides⬇️

    Hashtags#jessicathehippo#southafrica#wildlifeexperience#hippo
    Followers629K
    Engagement rate<0.01%
    Average likes23
    Audience quality score38/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States24.5%
    Zimbabwe22.3%
    South Africa17.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Mommy14.5%
    Fitness14.5%
    Dog Owner12.9%
  10. 10. larnelle

    @larnelleTikTokSouth Africa, Western Cape, City of Cape Town

    📍Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦 IG: larnellelewies Foodie 👨🏽‍🍳 Fashion 🎨 📧 :

    Hashtags#larnelle#rap#nickiminaj#fragrance
    Followers616K
    Engagement rate0.6%
    Average likes3.4K
    Audience quality score65/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.3%
    202120222023202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States21.1%
    India19.7%
    Zimbabwe19.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion16.1%
    Travel9.7%
    Model9.7%

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How We Rank the Top Food Influencers on TikTok in South Africa

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Who are the top food influencers on TikTok in South Africa in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top food influencers on TikTok in South Africa is BI Phakathi with 3.1M followers, followed by Keegan and Nikita Booysen. This ranking lists 385 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

How do I find food influencers on TikTok in South Africa for my brand?

Start with this ranking of 385 creators and compare their engagement rate and audience quality, not just their follower count. Then create a free Heepsy account to filter creators by location, niche, follower range, engagement and audience demographics, and save the best matches to a list.

How are the top food influencers on TikTok in South Africa ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match this ranking's filters. Heepsy refreshes the ranking every month with the latest public data, and this version was updated in November 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for food influencers on TikTok in South Africa?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 0.8%. Engagement usually drops as follower count grows, so smaller creators often show higher rates than the accounts at the top of the list. Heepsy calculates engagement rate as the average likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count, excluding suspicious activity.

How much do food influencers on TikTok in South Africa charge per post?

Rates depend mainly on follower count, engagement rate, content format and usage rights, so prices vary widely even within the same ranking. Heepsy shows a price estimate on each creator's full profile: click "Unlock full profile" and sign up for free to see pricing, audience demographics, authenticity and growth.

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