Top 20 South African Food Influencers on Instagram (Jul 2026)

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We found 54 food Influencers in South Africa
These influencers mention 'food' in their Instagram bio and have audiences primarily in South Africa. Here are the top 20. To run a custom search, check out Modash's influencer discovery features (free to try).
07/13/2026
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1. Zanele Mvelase

South Africa

🇿🇦Food Content creator 📧zeethecook@yahoo.com 🏆Award Winner:Women in Hospitality 2022 🏆Food influencer of the year 2023 @sevencoloursgrill Ambassador

@zee_thecook
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Followers
398.1k
Fake followers
19.27%
Engagement rate
2.15%
Average Reel plays
138.9k
Audience gender
female
89.52%
male
10.48%
Top performing Reels
  1. #repost Mince and cheesy pasta Ingredients 2 cups macaroni/penne pasta 1kg Ground beef mince 1 medium onion (chopped) 1 Tsp turmeric powder 1Tbsp mild curry powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp mixed herbs 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp Seven Colours Grill Seasoning™️ 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1/3 cup beef stock 1 Tbsp Worceshire sauce ½ cup grated mozarella cheese ½ cup cheddar cheese ¼ cup BBQ sauce/pasta sauce Bechamel/white sauce Salt and pepper Method Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions. In a large casserole, Heat oil, add onions, garlic and cook for until translucent. Add the beef ground beef and brown for 4-5 minutes Add tomato paste, Seven Colours Grill Seasoning™️, beef stock, mixed herbs, turmeric,curry powder, bbq sauce, worcestershire sauce and stir to combine.  Reduce heat to medium, add cooked pasta and stir to combine. Pour the bechamel sauce over the pasta Sprinkle cheese on top and cover again with lid for a further 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted. #SCGS #food #food24_sa #safoodie #zee_thecook
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  2. Chicken Wings Ingredients: 16 Chicken wings 2 Tbsp Cornflour 1 Tbsp Seven Colours Grill Seasoning™ ½ tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp Mixed herbs 1 tsp Paprika 1 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp black peppercorns 1 Tbsp Olive oil For the Sauce/Glaze: ¼ cup hot sauce ¼ cup asian sticky bbq sauce 1 cup fresh cream 1 tsp dried thyme Method: Cut the wings into drumettes and flats, then pat them dry with paper towel. Stir together the cornflour, Seven Colours Grill Seasoning™, garlic salt, mixed herbs, paprika, black pepper corns, olive oil add the wings and coat them with the seasoning mixture. Place the chicken wings in a single layer in an air fryer basket. Set the Air Fryer Grill & Multi Cooker to 180°C and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the wings are crisp and golden. Meanwhile, stir all the sauce ingredients together. When the wings are done, coat them in the sauce and serve immediately. Tip: Best served with a garden salad, potato wedges or fried chips. #food
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  3. Chicken wings
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Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
South Africa
84.58%
Zimbabwe
2.85%
Botswana
2.67%
Namibia
2.04%
eSwatini
1.23%
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2. Sinethemba Masinga

South Africa

Durban📍 Family | Food | Farming | Business iDie hard @sinesthembiso_produce naomi2699@icloud.com | 🇿🇦

@ufarm_julia
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Followers
118.2k
Fake followers
22.46%
Engagement rate
3.5%
Average Reel plays
62k
Audience gender
female
42.27%
male
57.73%
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Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
South Africa
86.13%
United States
2.47%
eSwatini
1.21%
Namibia
1.16%
Nigeria
0.95%
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3. Alyn Machethe

South Africa

Jer 29 vs 11 Food | Lifestyle | Health YouTube Channel: Alyn & Gerald 📩 Get in touch: alyn@innov47ions.co.za

@alyndale.machethe
@Alyn.Gerald
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Followers
109.4k
Fake followers
18.39%
Engagement rate
3.58%
Average Reel plays
329.7k
Audience gender
female
87.22%
male
12.78%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
South Africa
89.81%
Namibia
1.55%
Zimbabwe
1.06%
United States
1.03%
Botswana
0.9%
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4. Nontokozo Mbali Skosana

South Africa

📽️I am not a chef but I cook. 📍Food | Relationship | Lifestyle Content. 🎀 +400k on Facebook +400k TikTok followers

@__mbaly
@mbaliskhosanagp
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Followers
92k
Fake followers
10.36%
Engagement rate
2.66%
Average Reel plays
36.2k
Audience gender
female
42.52%
male
57.48%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
South Africa
92.37%
Nigeria
1.22%
United Kingdom
0.71%
United States
0.71%
Zimbabwe
0.71%
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5. Denzhe Makungo

South Africa

Cooking |Men Style Guide| Lifestyle | Home |travel| and the in between Exploring the best of South Africa 📍:Johannesburg,SA 📧:blckvendaman@gmail.com

@black.venda.man
@makungodenzhetheclown5551
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Followers
77.8k
Fake followers
11.68%
Engagement rate
7.51%
Average Reel plays
18k
Audience gender
female
60.49%
male
39.51%
Top performing Reels
  1. Church Outfits Recap Which one was your favourite? #outfitinspiration #churchoutfit #whattowear #easter
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  2. A South African classic : this is for esteemed visitors only. . . . . . . . #southafrican #cooking #cookingvlog #home #food24_sa
    8 807
  3. Save for when you visit Limpopo or home! 😂😂 here is a cheat sheet on how to impress everyone( well I am everyone🥺) My all time fave veggie!!! All you need is the veggie, salt , water and tomatoes! Don’t forget to peel the leaves as I did! Peaunuts or peanut butter is optional 😅 tried the @woolworths_sa one and it worked wonders!! Follow video for instructions on how to cook! Side note, depending on how much water you added, you might need to drain some as the baking soda makes it cook fast( so do taste to check if tis cooked after 5 to 10 minutes) Do you love this or do you love this?? . . . . . . #southafrican #venda #fyp #safoodie #safood ##f52community
    5 696
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
South Africa
94.33%
Nigeria
0.95%
eSwatini
0.57%
Namibia
0.57%
Zimbabwe
0.57%
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6. Precious Kgodu

South Africa

Food & Lifestyle Content Creator Coffee lover ☕️ & Certified Yapper 🗣️ 356K followers on TikTok 📧: preciouschauke08@gmail.com

@chefmakoti
@chefmakoti
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Followers
76.9k
Fake followers
16.49%
Engagement rate
3.6%
Average Reel plays
46.7k
Audience gender
female
31.3%
male
68.7%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
South Africa
85.17%
United States
4.94%
Nigeria
2.62%
United Kingdom
1.02%
Kenya
0.73%
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7. Lerato Simelane

South Africa

Johannesburg digital creator ✨ Motherhood | Skincare | Food Entrepreneur. Masters degree🎓 #MomCEO Email: Leratosimelane4@gmail.com

@lerato__s
@LeratoSimelane
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Followers
73.2k
Fake followers
21.85%
Engagement rate
2.93%
Average Reel plays
3.9k
Audience gender
female
77.66%
male
22.34%
Top performing Reels
  1. https://www.instagram.com/p/DBG6CPBIQ-7/
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  2. I have alot of titles but by far one of the most important is MAMMA🥰. My kids have taught me so many lessons and changed me in so many amazing ways. I learned to go with the flow because plans with kids never work out, I’ve learned to let things go, and learn what matters. I put up boundaries and guarded my time, and learnt to live more in the moment because i blink and a year goes by🙆‍♀️ They humanize you in the most gracious of ways and also make you reflect on who you are as a person every waking moment, they make you put down your phone, look at what’s in front of you, test your patience and also have alot of “is this really happening?!” moments🤣 I teach them about life, morals, whats right and wrong, patience , kindness, grace, and more. But in reality they have been shaping me all along to be the best version of myself. Happy Mothers Day!!💕 . . . . #mothersday #momoftwo #girlmom #boymom #sunday #breastfeeding #blessed #motherhood #mom
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  3. Happy Friday guys 💚💚
    2 087
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
South Africa
89.05%
United States
1.64%
India
0.92%
United Kingdom
0.89%
Zimbabwe
0.85%
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8. Shantel Modiba Madibana

South Africa

Momfluencer| Fashion| Food| Lifestyle VUT alumni 🧑🏽‍🎓 Founder @shantels_kitchen_ @carney___chloe 's mommy ♥️ Husband @king_wiz_the_stylist ♥️

@shantel_modiba_
@Shantelmadibana
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Followers
67.7k
Fake followers
23.5%
Engagement rate
3.04%
Average Reel plays
8.3k
Audience gender
female
45.02%
male
54.98%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
South Africa
72.72%
Kenya
5.6%
Namibia
3.29%
Nigeria
3.16%
United States
2.5%
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9. Sizwe_Makhunga

South Africa

💫 : Romanticizing the ordinary 🫧 : Lifestyle | Food | Home 📧 : sizwepenuel@gmail.com 📍 Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦

@sizwep
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Followers
45.3k
Fake followers
21.34%
Engagement rate
3.88%
Average Reel plays
24k
Audience gender
female
46.04%
male
53.96%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
South Africa
83.36%
United States
3.16%
Botswana
1.67%
Nigeria
1.19%
Tanzania
1.08%
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10. Ritshidze Rachel Sibadali

South Africa

📍JHB🇿🇦 Food content creator. Traditional Food Business Owner: @cookingwith_ritshidze_foods PR/Collab: ritshidze.sibadali@cookingwithritshidze.co.za

@cookingwith_ritshidze
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Followers
44.5k
Fake followers
22.14%
Engagement rate
2.41%
Average Reel plays
10.2k
Audience gender
female
83.87%
male
16.13%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
South Africa
90.66%
Botswana
1.07%
Nigeria
1.07%
United States
1.07%
United Kingdom
0.77%

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11. Caro Jesse

South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa Multi-disciplinary artist Sensory food experiences, salt & sugar sculpture, photography, graphic & fine art, film Muse: NATURE

@carojesse_sensoryartist
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Followers
30.3k
Fake followers
16.33%
Engagement rate
2.92%
Average Reel plays
808
Audience gender
female
73.07%
male
26.93%
Top performing Reels
  1. BREATHE - ‘Tilansia Bergeri’ - a most spectacular air plant. I mean, can you believe that they do not grow in the earth, but in the air, nakedly draped all over the places they like best. The flowers are magnificently pink but here is a beauty that my sister gave me from her garden today and will flower when she feels like it. Pretty cosmic really… 🌞 #breathe #airplant #air #element #nature #grow #flowers #pink #cosmic #trip @airfrenchband
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  2. FLOWER of ‘Monstera Deliciosa’. You can eat them. Who would have thought that there is such a naughty and enormous flower in the world? (Scale: If I cup it underneath in both hands, I am just able to hold it steady and straight). It grows beneath the huge shiny green leaves of the busty plant… we’ve all seen it before, The Delicious Monster. They don’t often flower if grown in the home, but they clean the air and detoxify your indoor environment. The flower is so heavy and called an ‘inflorescence’… how absolutely beautiful? The fleshy spike or ‘spadix’ is surrounded by a boat-shaped ‘spathe’… I love these words. The fruit, which one can eat are the ‘spadix’, but they are poisonous before they ripen, so do your homework on that. I have never eaten one but apparently they are so delicious it’s monstrous! In a kind of banana-mango-ey way - they are also nicknamed, the ‘Swiss cheese plant’. My brother-in-law is ripening a whole lot as they have about 30 in their garden. They can take up to 8 months to ripen… my goodness, I can’t wait to try it. #artprint #series #flower #delicious #monster #nature #grow #edibleflower #naughty #edibleplant #ripe #eat #capetown #artist #photography
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  3. Ride the light… #colour #spectrum #goldenhour
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Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
South Africa
80.75%
United States
3.29%
United Kingdom
2.57%
Italy
1.8%
France
1.41%
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12. Audrey Kozwana Skhosana

South Africa

Be YOU, it’s inspiring. 📧 audreykozwana00@icloud.com 📍 JHB, South Africa

@audreykozwana
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Followers
25.6k
Fake followers
22.51%
Engagement rate
2.87%
Average Reel plays
8.8k
Audience gender
female
46.7%
male
53.3%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
South Africa
83.76%
Nigeria
4.84%
United States
3.1%
Ghana
1.22%
Kenya
0.8%
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13. KAJAL MAHARAJ 🧿

South Africa

🇿🇦🕉 Food | Travel | Family | Culture Serving humour, heritage & hot rotis Disruptive by choice 😏 📚 Author of Super Nani ⬇️

@ka_jillofalltrades
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Followers
25.4k
Fake followers
19.96%
Engagement rate
2.7%
Average Reel plays
16.6k
Audience gender
female
94.47%
male
5.53%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
South Africa
85.8%
United States
3.67%
United Kingdom
2.17%
Australia
0.77%
India
0.65%
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14. Aminah Shabodien

South Africa

Fun Relatable Real Content ❤️ Find me in the kitchen, garden, or out exploring 😉 E-mail: berrybabiesbb@gmail.com 📍Cape Town

@berry_babies_
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Followers
25.2k
Fake followers
17.63%
Engagement rate
2.47%
Average Reel plays
6.6k
Audience gender
female
93.24%
male
6.76%
Top performing Reels
  1. Post Update: SPECIAL ONLY VALID TILL THE END OF AUGUST. DEAL HAS CHANGED TO R149 ONLY AVAILABLE MON-FRI. Normal price on weekends. Looking for the perfect breakfast spot? Try the @hyattregencycapetown hotel! For just R149 per person, you get a full English breakfast experience (for locals only @ R149pp) The breakfast includes a variety of hot food, cereals, cheeses, and loads more. With an amazing atmosphere, this is just the perfect place to grab a delicious breakfast with the family, and the price is so affordable! #strictlyhalaal #restaurantsaroundthecape #hyatthotel #buffetbreakfast #contentcreator #musttry #halaalrestaurantsAroundthecape #deliciousfood #capetownmag #strictlyhalaalrestaurantscapetown
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  2. Another Budget Pack to save you some bucks!!! This one is from my favorites @purepoultry.sa I only purchase my chicken from them and love the quality & service that they provide. I have legit never been disappointed by any of the chicken they have sent me. They are currently launching a budget pack for R399, which consists of: X 4 500g of Fillets X 1 Whole Chicken X 1 8Pc Chicken X 1 10Pc Chicken X 1 Tray of 30 eggs This is enough poultry to last you for at least 8 - 10 nights, depending on how big your family is. Dont forget to like, comment, share, and buy your pack, of course! Special will run from the 28th of August - 8th of September, so get those orders in! #budgetpacks #mealplanning #savingmoneyhacks #budgettingtips #budgetdeals #contentcreator #timetosave #budgettips
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  3. If you didn't know, now you do! Ajouhar Butchery sells a budget pack for R500. It consists of 10 different meat types and comes neatly wrapped. Each pack is 500 grams and is enough to feed a family of 2-3. Because we are a family of 4 and a half in our home, I ordered x 2 packs which came to R1000. This means I can make 10 different meals for our family. He also gives you the option of choosing your sausage and burger flavor. I have always been a supporter of @ajouhaar_butchery as his service has always been amazing. PS: This post is not sponsored. It's just an awesome deal I thought would be perfect to share 🙂 #budgetmeals #savingmoney #butchery #affordable #contentcreator #savings #budgetdeals #meatdeals
    20 840
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
South Africa
93.85%
United States
1.13%
United Kingdom
0.59%
Saudi Arabia
0.26%
Turkey
0.26%
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15. Nandi🌸

South Africa

🇿🇦 Let’s be wholesome🫧 Lifestyle•Food•Fashion 📧: londekanandi@gmail.com @_cuddled

@londekamntambo
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Followers
19.2k
Fake followers
19.57%
Engagement rate
7.17%
Average Reel plays
5.1k
Audience gender
female
67.24%
male
32.76%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
South Africa
56%
United States
16.6%
Nigeria
4.23%
Ghana
1.52%
Namibia
1.16%
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16. Ofentse

South Africa

📸Photography & Videography 🍴Food connoisseur 📍Joburg Not your typical photography🌿

@torreyyy__london
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Followers
19k
Fake followers
19.9%
Engagement rate
5.44%
Average Reel plays
3.8k
Audience gender
female
46.01%
male
53.99%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
South Africa
75.52%
India
2.31%
Nigeria
2.14%
United States
1.93%
Namibia
1.9%
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17. miss_sa_to_you___

South Africa

full of love , and full of light☀️♋️ -fashion👗 -food🍴 -Adventure and laughter!🫶🏼🛣️

@miss_sa_to_you___
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Followers
18.4k
Fake followers
19.49%
Engagement rate
6.87%
Average Reel plays
6.5k
Audience gender
female
35.89%
male
64.11%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
South Africa
89.63%
United States
3.23%
Namibia
1.36%
India
0.57%
Kenya
0.45%
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18. Jess Scholtz | Content Creator

South Africa

Oversharing my way through life ✨🤭 Your lifestyle, food & beauty bestie 💅 Wife & Mom to be 👶🏼💍 | Catch me on TikTok 🎀🐝

@jess.scholtzz
@jess.scholtzz
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Followers
17.7k
Fake followers
20.27%
Engagement rate
5.83%
Average Reel plays
24.8k
Audience gender
female
45.79%
male
54.21%
Top performing Reels
  1. The moment our whole world changed 🥹❤️ Rudi and I have wanted this with our whole hearts for so long. So many hopes, quiet prayers, and conversations about “one day”... and then suddenly, there it was. A positive test that made everything feel real! 👶🏼 We feel incredibly blessed and grateful beyond words Holding so much gratitude in our hearts and so much love for anyone still waiting, hoping, and praying for their own miracle ✨🤍
    4 524
  2. A baba Scholtz is on the way 🥹 Our hearts are so full! 🤍 Words spoken by my Dad at our wedding feel even more special now!
    4 152
  3. Must be the pregnancy brain because I had everything for New Year’s Eve… except the dip 😅 Cue a last-minute order on Checkers Sixty60 🛒✨ Snack duty sorted (chips ✔️), dip ingredients delivered (my famous 2-ingredient one 👀), and bubbles for the rest of the family because I’m not a party pooper 🥂 From panic to party in 17 minutes honestly don’t know how I’d host without them 🤭 Quick, easy, stress-free and delivered right to my door. Checkers Sixty60 saving the day… again 🥰 @checkers_sa @checkers_sixty60 #CheckersNewYearsEve #CheckersSixty60 #LastMinuteHosting #NYESnacks #SavedBySixty60 AD
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Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
South Africa
78.58%
United States
4.49%
United Kingdom
3.91%
Australia
1.45%
New Zealand
0.72%
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19. Karen Dudley

South Africa

Food person. Author.

@capetownk
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Followers
17.5k
Fake followers
15.58%
Engagement rate
2.1%
Average Reel plays
7.2k
Audience gender
female
81.08%
male
18.92%
Top performing Reels
  1. Sometimes, the most unexpected sources of inspiration can be found right in your own backyard! Today, I'm exploring the flavours of my garden alongside @grant_paterson_ and #BombaySapphireSA. Watch as we turn the fresh aromas and vibrant colours of these homegrown ingredients into the taste of pure creativity! #SawThisMadeThis #BombaySapphireSA
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  2. Made the most delicious millet cakes from Karen’s new book, Onwards, which is coming out soon!!! • Recipe is in the Linktree in @capetownk bio • #cheflife #onwards #cookbook #millet #foodstagram #capetown #chefs #fun #vegetarian 🎥 @anthoard
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  3. Noodles with roasted eggplant, Deeply Roasted Sesame Sauce (from #Onwards pg13) and Chili Crisp (from @arkprovisions ). #alwaysremainkind 's Chili Crisp is redolent with crispy shallots, garlic, ginger, star anise, and peanut. So very good! 🔥
    38 439
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
South Africa
81.1%
United States
3.8%
United Kingdom
3.01%
Germany
0.97%
Australia
0.81%
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20. Mihlali Sonamzi

South Africa

Food • Wifi • My bed Gemini ♡South Africa♡

@mimi_sonamzi
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Followers
17.5k
Fake followers
17.71%
Engagement rate
4.41%
Average Reel plays
-
Audience gender
female
45.11%
male
54.89%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
  • Median
Audience location by country
South Africa
77.37%
Nigeria
2.57%
United States
2.47%
Kenya
1.79%
Zimbabwe
1.77%

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