Top 20 South African Running Influencers on Instagram (Sep 2026)

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We found 34 running Influencers in South Africa
These influencers mention 'running' 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).
09/07/2026
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1. Jason Roux

South Africa

South African🇿🇦 👕- @boerboelwear DC : JACE008

@jasonroux2
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Followers
153.2k
Fake followers
14.09%
Engagement rate
1.91%
Average Reel plays
18.5k
Audience gender
female
65.04%
male
34.96%
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Audience location by country
South Africa
94.59%
United States
2.13%
United Kingdom
0.39%
Namibia
0.29%
Thailand
0.29%
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2. Mihlali Bangisi-Matokazi

South Africa

📍CPT Wife. Mom. Corporate by day. Marathon Finisher 🇿🇦🇫🇷 Community Sister 🤍 Founder @thesynergycirclemoves info@synergycirclegrowth.co.za

@stepmom_mihlalim
@kwamatokazi
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Followers
89.8k
Fake followers
22.06%
Engagement rate
1.88%
Average Reel plays
58.9k
Audience gender
female
84.38%
male
15.62%
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Audience location by country
South Africa
91.72%
Namibia
1.14%
United States
0.89%
Zimbabwe
0.8%
Kenya
0.58%
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3. Dr Faith Makhubele

South Africa

💡As a man thinketh in his heart,so is he 🌱God• Motivation• Running 🩺MD General Surgery| Speaker🎤MC |Award Winning Activist|🇿🇦 🛍️CEO :@tulip_scrubs

@dr.faith_victorious
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Followers
87.4k
Fake followers
22.67%
Engagement rate
2.61%
Average Reel plays
31.4k
Audience gender
female
72.61%
male
27.39%
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Audience location by country
South Africa
81.61%
Nigeria
2.3%
Namibia
1.84%
Botswana
1.75%
Zimbabwe
1.41%
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4. Paki lawu

South Africa

JHB📍🇨🇩🇿🇦 @counterfit_za Friend of #disneyplusza Going to be the biggest entertainer in the world.

@paki_lawu_
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Followers
53.2k
Fake followers
11.33%
Engagement rate
1.14%
Average Reel plays
6.9k
Audience gender
female
50.1%
male
49.9%
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Audience location by country
South Africa
84.74%
United States
4.54%
United Kingdom
1.64%
France
0.63%
Namibia
0.63%
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5. Rachel | The Running Girl🏃‍♀️✨

South Africa

🏃‍♀️I’m the Big Dog | 20x marathons 🫡 When does it get hard? ✍️Writing for @runnersworldza 📩 rachel@digitalstudiosa.com 👇Suss my Strava

@_rachelannbeaton_
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Followers
50k
Fake followers
11.93%
Engagement rate
1.83%
Average Reel plays
48.9k
Audience gender
female
57.38%
male
42.62%
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Audience location by country
South Africa
64.44%
United States
8.82%
United Kingdom
5.81%
Australia
4.39%
New Zealand
1.76%
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6. Inayah Dineo Sekele

South Africa

🇿🇦 ☪️ Lifting heavy and Running 💪🏾 Founder @recoupyou_ladies_only Helping women build strength and confidence 💕👇🏾

@deefittee_
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Followers
41.4k
Fake followers
17.95%
Engagement rate
1.3%
Average Reel plays
47.1k
Audience gender
female
48.75%
male
51.25%
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Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
South Africa
79.51%
Nigeria
6.63%
Zimbabwe
2.77%
United States
2.38%
Kenya
0.89%
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7. Sibongiseni Ndwandwe

South Africa

Environmentalist | Award Winning Trainer Founder of @ironodysseybikewash @garminsa Ambassador @sorbetman Ambassador 📧: Bookings@clarkmedia.co.za

@de_sybo
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Followers
28.1k
Fake followers
19.35%
Engagement rate
1.03%
Average Reel plays
6.7k
Audience gender
female
55.53%
male
44.47%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
South Africa
88.41%
Botswana
1.66%
United States
1.66%
Namibia
1.1%
Zimbabwe
0.7%
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8. Delaine Willemse

South Africa

God 1,Walking and running by faith🙏🏻 Health🥗and Fitness Athlete🏃🏼‍♀️ Paralized👩‍🦽‍➡️once,but then God gave me a second chance 🙏🏻 WHITE LIVES MATTER🤞🏻

@dwsporty
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Followers
21.7k
Fake followers
17.16%
Engagement rate
5.22%
Average Reel plays
15k
Audience gender
female
32.34%
male
67.66%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
South Africa
88.6%
United States
3.29%
Namibia
1.49%
Australia
0.69%
India
0.49%
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9. Masimthembe Nokeri

South Africa

Saved by Grace. ▫️Mom Life👶🏽👶🏽 | Fashion & Lifestyle 🤍| Running🏃🏽‍♀️ ▫️Cape Town📍 ▫️massinokeri@gmail.com 📩

@massi_nokeri
@massinokeri
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Followers
14.8k
Fake followers
20.32%
Engagement rate
1.7%
Average Reel plays
12.5k
Audience gender
female
89.7%
male
10.3%
Top performing Reels
  1. Oh dear! You continue to make me proud. More than 14kgs later and I’m at my happiest, lightest and healthiest. It all began with a decision. What’s stopping you? #selfcare #weightlossjourney #runner #weightlosstransformation #mentalhealth #running #runnersofinstagram #runnermom #momof2 #healthy #healthyliving #weightloss
    1.5k
  2. Country Road has just the perfect classics for the entire family this Easter. Wear them confidently with style. “May the joy of Easter fill your homes this season.  #ad #countryroad #countryroadeaster
    1.4k
  3. We are summer and beach ready! Bringing the cozy to the beach this summer with our Country Road Towels. There’s one for each member of the family. No hug feels better than one with a Country Road Towel 🤍 Shop the items via the link in bio #ad #summerliving #countryroad
    1.3k
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
South Africa
89.32%
United States
2.27%
Botswana
1.24%
Kenya
0.77%
Namibia
0.59%
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10. Bahle🌼

South Africa

Fitness • Fashion • Family Jesus 🙏 ▪️Supply Chain 🎓🎓 ▪️Wife |Mom ▪️ FCMG Industry 📧:cbahlekhumalo@gmail.com

@bahle_khay
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Followers
13.9k
Fake followers
21.26%
Engagement rate
1.86%
Average Reel plays
3.7k
Audience gender
female
87.04%
male
12.96%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
South Africa
94.05%
Botswana
1.21%
eSwatini
0.93%
United States
0.68%
Zimbabwe
0.56%

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11. Erin Japhta | ASICS FrontRunner

South Africa

Proverbs 3:5-6 💙 27 | Cape Town 🌞 ASICS FrontRunner @asics_za 👟 @get.revive 💦🧂 Running toward a healthier, balanced me 🫶🏽

@erinjaphta
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Followers
12.7k
Fake followers
24.05%
Engagement rate
1.72%
Average Reel plays
4.1k
Audience gender
female
68.18%
male
31.82%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
South Africa
76.74%
United States
7.09%
Indonesia
3.79%
Namibia
1.53%
United Kingdom
0.98%
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12. Dliwayo

South Africa

Business page - @kicked_n_crownedby_lyz Currently running a huge sale.🏷️ Check it out.

@lyz_et_e
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Followers
12.7k
Fake followers
22%
Engagement rate
1.68%
Average Reel plays
2.8k
Audience gender
female
49.97%
male
50.03%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
South Africa
85.43%
United States
4.36%
Kenya
0.91%
Zimbabwe
0.91%
Botswana
0.49%
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13. Dean Horwitz

South Africa

Aspiring Storyteller 📖 📕

@deanhorwitz_
@TrailchasersPodcast
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Followers
11.6k
Fake followers
15.45%
Engagement rate
1.04%
Average Reel plays
6.3k
Audience gender
female
81.38%
male
18.62%
Top performing Reels
  1. I may not be a rich man but my family is priceless! One of my greatest joys in life is my family and getting to meet the next generation is something I will remember and treasure for the rest of my life! Even more so, I am blessed to have a mom who not only encourages me but helps me fly up to JHB (on Mother’s Day nogal) at the last minute to surprise @bretthorwitz and @kaylkantor and beautiful Skye Ella Horwitz. A day I will never forgot! Getting to meet the newest Horwitz and witnessing how easily and amazingly Brett and Kaylee have settled into parenthood was such a blessing and if today is anything to go by Skye is gonna be blessed with the best parents in the whole world. Bretty Boy, having watched every single stage of your life I have always been so proud and today was no different, seeing what an amazing dad you already are has touched my heart and will stay with me for a long time! Kayls having also watched you grow up, today was such a blessing to see how easily and calmly you have stepped into motherhood! You are a pro already and are going to be the best mother! And happy 1st Mother’s Day! What a day!! All the emotions! I love my family and encourage you all to make time for yours because they are the richest blessings you have. #niece #baby #newniece #brotherlove #familyisforever
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  2. You’ll often find him leading group runs. Pacing. Eating watermelon. Smiling for selfies. But why does Mr O run? For the community. For the connection. For bringing people together. For a healthier lifestyle. For inspiring the next generation and spreading the gospel! This Sunday, Mr O's Summer Series hits Hout Bay. Registration from 5am at @mainstream_village_and_mall 24K. 18K. 12K. 6K. Bring your R50 and just show up. That’s why Mr O runs (And why you should join him) 🤳 Shot at the @dean.bruyns x @kneadbakery run this morning! 👉 Now it’s your turn. DM us your Why I Run, we'll turn it into a AI cartoon feature and the one with the most engagement wins a R500 @colcacchio voucher. #whydoyourun #ydourun #whywerun #capetownrunners #southafricanrunners
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  3. Your kids and grandkids will ask you where you were the day the sub-2 hour marathon barrier was smashed! Sebastian Sawe in just his 4th marathon smashed the 2-hour barrier, Yomif Kejelcha followed him under the barrier on his debut!! I am in shock, disbelief, shaking!!! I need a lie down!! What a day! What a moment! #marathon #marathonworldrecord #sub2 #lifechangingmoment #whatjusthappened
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Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
South Africa
90.99%
United States
1.48%
United Kingdom
1.38%
United Arab Emirates
0.64%
Australia
0.39%
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14. Kgantsho Lethea

South Africa

Your favourite fit girlie 🏃🏾‍♀️ Ambassador @edge_fitness_clubs Running | Fitness | Lifestyle 🧍🏾‍♀️22yrs📍 Johannesburg 📩 Kgxntsho@gmail.com

@kgxntsho
@Justkg
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Followers
11.4k
Fake followers
17.35%
Engagement rate
3.89%
Average Reel plays
2.8k
Audience gender
female
56.8%
male
43.2%
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Audience location by country
South Africa
80.28%
United States
5.32%
Namibia
1.64%
United Kingdom
1.17%
Zimbabwe
1.05%
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15. amber jones

South Africa

• mostly running & food-ing 🏃🏻‍♀️🍰 • first road to cape town marathon (again) 🫣 • cape town 🇿🇦 @everyday__athletic

@ambzjones
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Followers
11.2k
Fake followers
12.23%
Engagement rate
1.53%
Average Reel plays
5.3k
Audience gender
female
62.76%
male
37.24%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
South Africa
83.35%
United States
5.43%
United Kingdom
1.69%
Australia
1.09%
Canada
0.97%
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16. Azukile Nzuzo | Running & Travel

South Africa

🌍 SA runner | World Traveller 📌 Travel hacks & Running tips 🇿🇦🇸🇿🇪🇹🇮🇩🇬🇧🇹🇷🇨🇭🇩🇪🇦🇹🇫🇷🇨🇿🇵🇹🇮🇹🇪🇸🇳🇱🇿🇲🇿🇼🇬🇷🇷🇼🇰🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺 🎓 @cheveningfcdo 22/23

@azukile_nzuzo
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Followers
10.6k
Fake followers
20%
Engagement rate
2.4%
Average Reel plays
4.6k
Audience gender
female
73.13%
male
26.87%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
South Africa
81.23%
United States
6.1%
Tanzania
2.26%
Nigeria
1.03%
United Kingdom
0.62%
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17. Caelan Armour

South Africa

| Sup buggars 🤙 | Email: armourcaelan@gmail.com | Running | Fitness | Travel | Content creator | UGC

@caelan.armour._
@caelanarmour
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Followers
9.7k
Fake followers
10.62%
Engagement rate
8.78%
Average Reel plays
25.3k
Audience gender
female
33.99%
male
66.01%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
South Africa
75.27%
United States
6.72%
United Kingdom
2.66%
Australia
1.65%
The Netherlands
1.01%
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18. Miss Cindy

South Africa

🏃🏾‍♀️‍➡️Hollywood AC 💜 📝 CGA Chairperson: Road Running Commission

@cherrie_e_fit
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Followers
9.5k
Fake followers
25.01%
Engagement rate
4.14%
Average Reel plays
4.6k
Audience gender
female
71.52%
male
28.48%
Top performing Reels
  1. Missing my sub 5 target on Saturday has surprisingly been a welcomed outcome. There is nothing I can look back at and want to change. I ran my heart out till the end and I am happy overall. The weather conditions were perfect, my pacing was great…..race day is a gamble. I had the most amazing race. I love Two Oceans Marathon and it owes me nothing. Till next year for my 9th 🥂 Thank you for the pictures friends, the videos, the cheers and all. You made the day even much greater 🫶🏾 I love this picture @nkazi626 #PumaRunning #Puma #ForeverFaster #FueledByNitro #cherrieefit #runnerofinstagram #running #runners #cherrie_e_fit #MarathonTraining #LongDistanceRunner #UltraDistanceRunner #TopRunneroftheBackRunners #SouthAfrica #HollywoodAC #HollywoodAthleticsClub #PurpleTeam #HollywoodACxTTOM #HWAC #TTOM #TwoOceansMarathon #TTOM2025
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  2. Trust the Process Congratulations buddy 🥂 Thank you @coach_john_hamlett @steve.hugo #PumaRunning #Puma #ForeverFaster #FueledByNitro
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  3. A wonderful Sunday morning on 14 June 2026 @carlamolinaro ✨ ✨ 💜 A Queen Fetching the Green Number Cover 📸 KZN Runners Photography #cherrieefit #runnersofinstagram #running #comradesmarathon #HollywoodAC
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Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
South Africa
87.19%
United States
1.7%
Botswana
1.5%
Nigeria
1.1%
Namibia
0.63%
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19. Phelisa Mtsewu

South Africa

🇿🇦: CPT | DBN | JHB 📧: mtsewu@gmail.com •Hybrid Athlete 🏋️🏃‍♀️ •Comrades up run finisher🥇 •Aesthetic in motion 📸🏃‍♀️

@pearl_mtsewu
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Followers
9.1k
Fake followers
17.83%
Engagement rate
6.72%
Average Reel plays
6k
Audience gender
female
42.77%
male
57.23%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
South Africa
90.17%
United States
2.01%
United Kingdom
0.7%
Zimbabwe
0.7%
Ghana
0.6%
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20. Travis Goosen

South Africa

🏍️ | 🏔️ | 🇿🇦 I just really dig running Next up: @tablemountainchallenge

@_travgoose_
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Followers
8.8k
Fake followers
16.94%
Engagement rate
5.02%
Average Reel plays
7.4k
Audience gender
female
48.81%
male
51.19%
Top performing Reels
Engagement rate benchmark
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Audience location by country
South Africa
76.89%
United States
8.59%
United Kingdom
2.67%
New Zealand
0.89%
France
0.89%

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