Top Food Influencers on YouTube in South Africa (2026)

Discover the top Food influencers on YouTube in South Africa for 2026 and meet the South African foodie YouTubers 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 YouTube in South Africa?

Explore the top Food influencers on YouTube 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 YouTubers in the Food niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. Princess Sachiko

    @princess__sachikoYouTubeSouth Africa

    Official Channel of #sachi_hime96 #princesssachiko on Tiktok❤️ also known as Princess Sachiko 😊 ⚠️THIS IS MY ONLY YOUTUBE CHANNEL, ANY OTHER CHANNEL CLAIMING TO BE ME IS FAKE⚠️ Subscribe for all the exclusive videos(only exclusives posted on here)☺️Don’t miss out!🔥 All anime related content, makeup, cosplays, fashion, gaming and all round wholesome vibes!

    Hashtags#princesssachiko#sachi_hime96#sachitravels#horrorgaming
    Followers4.3M
    Engagement rate0.02%
    Average likes734
    Audience quality score52/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States22.1%
    South Africa19.5%
    India18.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion15.1%
    Food13.7%
    Dog Owner12.3%
  2. 2. Alan Tours

    @Alantours4uYouTubeSouth Africa

    As a tour operator and tour guide we have an amazing opportunities to view, observe and participate in the huge diversity of the people, their cultures and the magnificent wildlife that abounds in South and Southern Africa. In this channel we wish to share a little of what we see and do in this wonderful part of the world

    Followers941K
    Engagement rate0.03%
    Average likes271
    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.
    United States26.3%
    India22.4%
    Zimbabwe22.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner20.5%
    Photography11.5%
    Travel11.5%
  3. 3. Steegs

    @Steegs_YouTubeSouth Africa

    Just a guy who loves to create films about his adventures and experiences. 🤘

    Followers784K
    Engagement rate0.01%
    Average likes51
    Audience quality score49/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States21.7%
    South Africa21.7%
    India19.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography14.5%
    Blogger13.3%
    Dog Owner13.3%
  4. 4. Ian Haggerty

    @ianhaggertytravelYouTubeSouth Africa

    Scuba diver | Horse rider | Photographer Happiest underwater 🐬 or on horseback 🐎

    Hashtags#scubadiving#marinelife#reeflife#underwaterfootage
    Followers618K
    Engagement rate<0.01%
    Average likes8
    Audience quality score53/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    202120222023202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States24.4%
    India20.7%
    South Africa18.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner39.4%
    Pets10.6%
    Cat Owner8.5%
  5. 5. Fashionist Dog Whisperer

    @OjgoldenretrieverYouTubeSouth Africa

    Welcome to FashionistDogWhisperer - ojgoldenretriever! On this channel, you'll discover: - Informative videos on dog training and behavior - Engaging reviews, pet services - Inspiring stories of dog transformations - Collab & More My mission is to support and connect with pet-friendly communities worldwide, promoting a culture of compassion, understanding, and fun. If you're a dog lover, pet parent, or fellow animal enthusiast, I invite you to subscribe to our channel for daily videos, advice, and behind-the-scenes insights.

    Hashtags#dogs#fashionistdogwhisperer
    Followers582K
    Engagement rate<0.01%
    Average likes4
    Audience quality score52/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    20252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    South Africa23.5%
    United States21.4%
    Zimbabwe20.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion11.9%
    Photography11.9%
    Music11.9%
  6. 6. Shev and Dev

    @ShevandDevYouTubeSouth Africa

    Hey!😁 We are Shevelle and Devan! We are a South African couple who hopped on a plane to Thailand in 2020 and started to live a life we couldn’t even dream of! Our combined passion for travelling and video editing made us want to share our experiences, lessons and all the exciting new places that we discover! Thank you for virtually travelling with us! Love Shev and Dev ❤️ #shevanddev 📩Business Email and Brand Deals:

    Hashtags#jordan#jordantravel#petra#egypt
    Followers572K
    Engagement rate0.05%
    Average likes471
    Audience quality score21/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    202120222023202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States23.4%
    India22.3%
    Zimbabwe20.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness13.4%
    Dog Owner13.4%
    Blogger10.5%
  7. 7. Zain Bhikha

    @ZainBhikhaOfficialYouTubeSouth Africa

    The official YouTube Channel of Zain Bhikha Studios. Please support us by subscribing today!

    Hashtags#zainbhikha#nasheed#islamicvideos#islamicvideo
    Followers519K
    Engagement rate0.01%
    Average likes167
    Audience quality score51/100Low
    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 States22.9%
    India20.0%
    South Africa20.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music17.7%
    Fashion11.8%
    Dog Owner11.8%
  8. 8. Kay Yarms

    @KayYarmsYouTubeSouth Africa

    Kay Yarms | Beauty • Lifestyle • Visual Diaries Welcome to my corner of the internet 🌸 I’m Kay Yarms — a beauty + lifestyle content creator, storyteller, and intentional living enthusiast. On this channel you’ll find: ✨ Visual Diaries – calm, cinematic vlogs capturing everyday life, soft living, and cozy moments. ✨ Beauty & Glam – tutorials, GRWMs, reviews, and all things hair, makeup & fragrance. ✨ Lifestyle & Travel – routines, wellness, and my experiences exploring the world. ✨ Real Conversations – reflections on growth, relationships, faith, and navigating womanhood. This is a space for women who love beauty, value self-care, and are building lives filled with joy, grace, and abundance. Hit subscribe and join me on this journey 🤍 ✨ Stay connected with me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kay.yarms?igsh=MXcwM2gyamtkaXU0eg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kay.yarms?_t=ZS-8zuBldo8hGr&_r=1 Snapchat :  https://snapchat.com/t/jThzPILo

    Hashtags#girlstrip#staycationvlog#softlife#birthdayvlog
    Followers368K
    Engagement rate3.4%
    Average likes12.4K
    Audience quality score61/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.5%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    South Africa23.8%
    United States21.4%
    India19.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion15.5%
    Food14.3%
    Music10.7%
  9. 9. Rhett and Claire

    @RhettandClaireYouTubeSouth Africa

    We make helpful travel guide videos from around the world!

    Hashtags#tanzania#serengeti#tanzaniasafari#greatmigration
    Mentions
    @msccruisesofficial@msccruisesofficial
    Followers315K
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes505
    Audience quality score41/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.6%
    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%
    India22.1%
    South Africa19.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Travel16.1%
    Photography13.8%
    Fashion12.6%
  10. 10. Fatima Sydow Cooks

    @FatimaSydowCooksYouTubeSouth Africa

    Fatima Sydow Cooks is a cookbook author and TV personality. She appeared in 6 seasons of the popular Cooking show 'Kaap, Kerrie en Koesisters. The co-author of the cookbook' Cape, Curry and Koesisters. The author of the best selling Cookbook named 'Fatima Sydow Cooks'. Fatima specializes in Cape Malay cuisine and has been cooking since the age of 9. From Cape Town South Africa she is fondly referred to the Cape Malay Cooking queen, her down to earth and humble way of teaching how to cook as earned her the title of the trusted go to Cook on Her Facebook page Fatima Sydow Cooks, her YouTube channel Fatima Sydow Cooks and of course all her cookbooks. This channel is her story of food, life and her community. Enjoy.

    Followers206K
    Engagement rate0.5%
    Average likes1K
    Audience quality score65/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.4%
    20222023202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States22.1%
    South Africa19.8%
    India18.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography13.8%
    Climbing12.1%
    Makeup Artist10.3%

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

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

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top food influencers on YouTube in South Africa is Princess Sachiko with 4.3M followers, followed by Alan Tours and Steegs. This ranking lists 309 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

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Start with this ranking of 309 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 YouTube 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 YouTube in South Africa?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 0.4%. 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 YouTube 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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