Top Sports Influencers on TikTok in South Africa (2026)

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

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

Explore the top Sports 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 Sports niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. Bryan Kazaka

    @bryankazakaTikTokSouth Africa

    CEO of Africa

    Hashtags#africagotnodrip#computersciencemajor#graduation#bjj
    Followers8.2M
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes12.9K
    Audience quality score43/100Very 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.
    United States24.7%
    India18.5%
    South Africa18.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Cricket17.2%
    Photography12.9%
    Fashion11.8%
  2. 2. Gift Manando

    @gift_manandoTikTokSouth Africa

    📧 Eazyb💯t 👇

    Hashtags#megamillideal#kingpie#sabcplus#streamyoursummer
    Followers3M
    Engagement rate0.08%
    Average likes2.3K
    Audience quality score53/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+40.3%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Zimbabwe20.6%
    United States19.2%
    South Africa19.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music16.5%
    Photography14.1%
    Dog Owner11.8%
  3. 3. Sinemivuyo Mpulu

    @sinethevoiceartistTikTokSouth Africa

    I ❤️ the Arts 📧:

    Hashtags#nationalartsandculture#tedxuniversityofjohannesburg#sinethevoiceartist#tyla
    Followers520K
    Engagement rate0.5%
    Average likes2.3K
    Audience quality score51/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.7%
    202120222023202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Greece23.3%
    United States19.2%
    South Africa17.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner15.6%
    Food12.5%
    Fashion12.5%
  4. 4. Yerik Jomei

    @yerik.jomeiTikTokSouth Africa

    🇿🇦JHB📍 Sports | Comedian | Lifestyle booking/business➡️

    Hashtags#mychippaourchippa#snackwithchippa#chippanaks#truda
    Followers343K
    Engagement rate3.9%
    Average likes13.1K
    Audience quality score74/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+2.0%
    2025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    South Africa26.2%
    Zimbabwe18.5%
    India16.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion15.9%
    Music12.7%
    Photography11.1%
  5. 5. PapaWawa

    @papawawagpTikTokSouth Africa

    The only Fan with Fans in the history of South African topflight football, Africa and the whole of diaspora. +27 72 713 4573 IG:Papawawagp

    Hashtags#kaizerchiefs#betway#amakhosi#football
    Mentions
    @adidas@adidas
    Followers310K
    Engagement rate5.4%
    Average likes16.8K
    Audience quality score57/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.

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    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India25.3%
    United States20.0%
    South Africa18.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music15.3%
    Fashion11.9%
    Dog Owner10.2%
  6. 6. TsholoPeeters:MrsGrandSA26

    @tpee5TikTokSouth Africa

    Sports & Mental Wellness Advocate| Drum’sTop50 InspoWoman @Mrs Grand South Africa 2026 Fitness • Purpose • Community Founder @activ8za

    Hashtags#movementthatinspires#fitpreneur#mrsgrandsouthafrica26#activ8sa
    Followers301K
    Engagement rate0.01%
    Average likes40
    Audience quality score29/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States26.7%
    Zimbabwe21.3%
    India18.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness18.2%
    Fashion14.8%
    Photography10.2%
  7. 7. Nothando Luyanda Gabela

    @its.nothando.gforceTikTokSouth Africa

    YouTuber🇿🇦 YT:1M+views IG:Its.thandogabela @G-force.Nothando back up acc!!!

    Hashtags#nothandoluyandagabela#viral#fyp#family
    Followers248K
    Engagement rate2.4%
    Average likes5.9K
    Audience quality score88/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+4.4%
    2026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    South Africa23.6%
    United States20.8%
    Germany15.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner14.8%
    Fashion13.0%
    Golf11.1%
  8. 8. Matthew Govender

    @matthew.govenderTikTokSouth Africa

    Email for promos ✨ Let’s get this Bread, Ous 🙌🏽 25 🇿🇦

    Hashtags#fyp#matthewgovender#saindian#comedy
    Followers236K
    Engagement rate3.6%
    Average likes8.5K
    Audience quality score63/100Average
    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.
    United States18.7%
    Germany18.7%
    South Africa17.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner15.1%
    Music13.7%
    Fashion12.3%
  9. 9. Sya Zwide

    @therealsyazwideTikTokSouth Africa

    Afro Pop artist from KZN, South Africa Creating music that moves hearts and inspires souls. Management:

    Hashtags#fyp#trending#trend#durban
    Followers208K
    Engagement rate0.5%
    Average likes1.1K
    Audience quality score53/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.9%
    202120222023202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States28.2%
    India20.5%
    South Africa15.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography15.6%
    Fashion14.1%
    Fitness12.5%
  10. 10. Sibusiso Kotelo

    @sibusisokoteloTikTokSouth Africa

    | LOOK AT GOD 🤲🏽 | HUSBAND 💍 | FATHER 👨🏽 | IFBB PRO 🇿🇦

    Hashtags#skimpiwarrior#warriormindset#springbok#strongertogether
    Followers185K
    Engagement rate0.08%
    Average likes136
    Audience quality score43/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Germany41.4%
    United Kingdom14.3%
    India14.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Blogger18.8%
    Fashion12.5%
    Photography10.9%

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

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

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top sports influencers on TikTok in South Africa is Bryan Kazaka with 8.2M followers, followed by Gift Manando and Sinemivuyo Mpulu. This ranking lists 107 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

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

Start with this ranking of 107 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 sports 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 sports influencers on TikTok in South Africa?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 1.7%. 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 sports influencers on TikTok in South Africa charge per post?

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