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Top 50 hottest South African actresses with pictures: who are they?

Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 1:02 AM by Jedidah Tabalia Jackline Wangare 11 min read

South Africa has one of the most vibrant film and movie industries on the continent. This is made possible by the numerous actors and actresses who help bring fictional characters to life on the screen. Besides their remarkable acting skills, these South African actresses are also quite beautiful and glamorous. We will take a look at the hottest South African actresses today.

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South Africa has cemented itself on the global scene regarding beautiful women. Not so long ago, the country produced the Miss World pageant winner.

Who are the hottest South African actresses today?

Here is a look at the 50 hottest Mzansi actresses according to IMDb.

50. Natalie Becker

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Full name: Natalie Bridgette Becker
Date of birth: July 1, 1963
Age: 59 years old (as of 2022)

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Natalie is a South African actress best known for her roles in Bypass (2017), Death Race: Inferno (2012), and Strike Back: Vengeance (2012).

49. Sandi Schultz

Full name: Sandi Schultz
Date of birth: 1964
Age: 58 years old (as of 2022)

Sandi is among the best South African soapie actresses. She is known for her role as Dr Jennifer Adams in the Afrikaans language soap opera Binnelanders.

48. Jeanne Neilson

Full name: Jeanne Neilson
Date of birth: 1977
Age: 45 years old (as of 2022)

Jeanne's career in film began with her breakthrough lead role as Jill in Faith Like Potatoes, and since then, she has appeared in numerous television shows and films.

47. Ciara Charteris

Who is the most beautiful person in South Africa? — Ciara Charteris attends the Marquee TV and Scottish Ballet premiere of 'Starstruck,' Gene Kelly's love letter to ballet at The Curzon Mayfair on November 23, 2021, in London. Photo: David M. Benett
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Full name: Ciara Charteris
Date of birth: August 3, 1995
Age: 27 years old (as of 2022)

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Ciara Charteris is a South African-born British producer, writer, activist, and actress. She is known for her role as Emma Tregirls in the BBC One period drama Poldark.

46. Amanda du-Pont

Who is the most famous South African actress? — Amanda Du Pont during the Sun Met 2017 at the Kenilworth racecourse on January 28, 2017, in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo: Lindile Mbontsi
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Full name: Amanda du-Pont
Date of birth: June 26, 1988
Age: 34 years old (as of 2022)

Amanda du-Pont is an actress, model, and television host. She is best known for portraying Senna in the CW drama series Life is Wild.

45. Pasi Koetle

South African soapie actresses — Mapaseka Koetle during the Truelove Night of Style at The Galleria on August 15, 2019 in Sandton, South Africa. Photo: Oupa Bopape
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Full name: Mapaseka Koetle-Nyokong
Date of birth: March 23, 1989
Age: 33 years old (as of 2022)

Pasi is renowned for her role as Dintle Nyathi in the hit South African soap drama Scandal!

44. Nathalie Boltt

Who is the most popular actress in South Africa? — Actress Nathalie Boltt visits Hallmark's "Home & Family" at Universal Studios Hollywood on April 16, 2019, in Universal City, California. Photo: Paul Archuleta
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Full name: Nathalie Boltt
Date of birth: July 19, 1973
Age: 49 years old (as of 2022)

Boltt is a renowned actress, director, and writer, best known for her roles in Riverdale and District 9.

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43. Josephine Croft

Full name: Josephine Croft
Date of birth: March 30, 1979
Age: 43 years old (as of 2022)

Croft is best known for her lead role as Sue in Larry the Wonderpup. She was born in Durban but currently lives in Australia.

42. Liesl Ahlers

Full name: Liesl Ahlers
Date of birth: May 29, 1991
Age: 31 years old (as of 2022)

Liesl is a South African actress, director, singer, songwriter, and martial artist. She is best known for her roles in Friend Request, Daylight and Triggered.

41. Tanit Phoenix

Full name: Tanit Phoenix
Date of birth: September 24, 1980
Age: 42 years old (as of 2022)

Tanit is a hugely popular supermodel, actress and makeup artist. She is well known for her roles in Death Race and Femme Fatale.

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40. Thuli Phongolo

Full name: Thulisile Phongolo
Date of birth: January 22, 1994
Age: 28 years old (as of 2022)

Thuli is best known for portraying Namhla Diale on SABC 1's most revered soap opera, Generations: The Legacy.

39. Alice Krige

Full name: Alice Maud Krige
Date of birth: June 28, 1954
Age: 68 years old (as of 2022)

Alice played the dual role of Eva Galli/Alma Mobley in the film Ghost Story and the Borg Queen in Star Trek: First Contact.

38. Reine Swart

black South African actresses — Actress Reine Swart attends the premiere of Uncork'd Entertainment's "The Lullaby" at Laemmle's Ahrya Fine Arts Theatre on March 1, 2018, in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Michael Tullberg
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Full name: Reine Malan Swart
Date of birth: May 17, 1990
Age: 32 years old (as of 2022)

Swart is best known for appearing alongside Tye Sheridan, Bel Powley and Emory Cohen in the film Detour (2017).

37. Bokang Phelane

Full name: Bokang Phelane
Date of birth: April 26, 1990
Age: 32 years old (as of 2022)

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Bokang is known for her portrayal of the character Pule in the SABC 2 Telenovela Keeping Score.

36. Ntando Nduma

Full name: Ntando Nduma
Date of birth: August 29, 1995
Age: 27 years (as of 2022)

Ntando rose to prominence following her role as Zinzi Dandala on e.tv's soap opera Rhythm City.

35. Kandyse McClure

South African black actresses — Kandyse McClure attends the photo call for Facebook Watch's "Limetown" at The Hollywood Athletic Club on October 15, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Jean Baptiste Lacroix
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Full name: Candice McClure
Date of birth: March 22, 1980
Age: 42 years old (as of 2022)

She is a South African-born Canadian actress best known for her role as Anastasia Dualla in the SyFy series Battlestar Galactica.

34. Nicole Fortuin

Full name: Nicole Fortuin
Date of birth: April 30, 1992
Age: 30 years old (as of 2022)

Some of Nicole's standout roles are in A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits (2016) and Dead in the Water (2018).

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33. Maggie Benedict

Full name: Maggie Benedict
Date of birth: February 10, 1981
Age: 41 years old (as of 2022)

Maggie is best known for her portrayal of Akhona Miya on the SABC 1 soap opera Generations (2011-2014).

32. Alex McGregor

Full name: Alex McGregor
Date of birth: June 7, 1993
Age: 29 years old (as of 2022)

Some of Alex's prominent roles are in Vagrant Queen (2020) and Slumber Party Massacre (2021).

31. Jessica Marais

Full name: Jessica Dominique Marais
Date of birth: January 29, 1985
Age: 37 years old (as of 2022)

Jessica is a South African-born Australian actress best known for her roles on Australian television in Packed to the Rafters and Love Child.

30. Lise Slabber

Full name: Lise Slabber
Date of birth: January 1, 1980
Age: 42 years old (as of 2022)

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Slabber is best known for her role as Idelle on the hit television series Black Sails.

29. Pearl Thusi

Who is the best female actress in Africa? — Pearl Thusi arrives to the 2018 BET Awards held at Microsoft Theater on June 24, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Prince William
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Full name: Sithembile Xola Pearl Thusi
Date of birth: May 13, 1988
Age: 34 years old (as of 2022)

Thusi is one of the most popular South African black actresses. She is renowned for her roles as She is known for her roles as Patricia Kopong in The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Dayana Mampasi in Quantico, and Samkelo in the romance film Catching Feelings.

28. Sasha Pieterse

Full name: Sasha Pieterse-Sheaffer
Date of birth: February 17, 1996
Age: 26 years old (as of 2022)

Sasha is known for her roles as Alison DiLaurentis in the Freeform series Pretty Little Liars and its spin-off Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists.

27. Kim Engelbrecht

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Full name: Kim Suzanne Engelbrecht
Date of birth: June 20, 1980
Age: 42 years old (as of 2022)

Kim's best-known role is that of Lolly de Klerk in the soap opera Isidingo.

26. Antoinette Louw

Full name: Antoinette Wanda Louw
Date of birth: May 9, 1975
Age: 47 years old (as of 2022)

Louw's big break in acting came in 2013 when she was cast to play the lead role in the film Die Laaste Tango.

25. Terri Lane

Full name: Terri Lane
Date of birth: 1993
Age: 29 years old (as of 2022)

Terri is renowned for her roles in The Fix, Dias Santana (2016) and Redeeming Love (2022).

24. Louise Barnes

Full name: Louise Barnes
Date of birth: April 26, 1974
Age: 48 years old (as of 2022)

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Louise is popular for her role as Rachel in the 2009 South African/UK horror film Surviving Evil.

23. Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Full name: Gugulethu Sophia Mbatha-Raw
Date of birth: April 21, 1983
Age: 39 years old (as of 2022)

Some of Gugu's most prominent acting roles are in the British drama Belle (2013) and the romantic drama Beyond the Lights (2014).

22. Roxanne Kalie

Full name: Roxanne Kalie
Date of birth: March 15, 1990
Age: 32 years old (as of 2022)

Roxanne is best known for her role as Ruby Dredden in the 2018 TV show What Lies Beneath.

21. Tanya van Graan

Full name: Tanya van Graan
Date of birth: December 13, 1983
Age: 38 years old (as of 2022)

Tanya is known for her roles in Zulu and Starship Troopers 3: Marauder.

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20. Michelle Van Der Water

Full name: Michelle Van Der Water
Date of birth: 1978
Age: 44 years old (as of 2022)

Michelle is known for her portrayal of Raphaella in Minotaur (2006), Megan in Crosshairs (2013), and Lily in We Are Love (2019).

19. Joanne Spracklen

Full name: Joanne Spracklen
Date of birth: April 17, 1985
Age: 37 years old (as of 2022)

Joanne's best-known roles are in Justice League Action (2018) and SWAT (2018).

18. Lee-Anne Summers

Full name: Lee-Anne Summers
Date of birth: 1982
Age: 40 years old (as of 2022)

Lee-Anne is known for her role in the 2007 cinema hit Big Fellas (2007).

17. Dena Kaplan

Full name: Dena Amy Kaplan
Date of birth: January 20, 1989
Age: 33 years old (as of 2022)

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Dena is best known for her role as Abigail Armstrong in Dance Academy.

16. Candice Swanepoel

Full name: Candice Susan Swanepoel
Date of birth: October 20, 1988
Age: 33 years old (as of 2022)

Candice is renowned for her role in The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (2006).

15. Christel Smith

Full name: Christel Smith
Date of birth: June 22, 1970
Age: 52 years old (as of 2022)

Christel was a series regular on EGOLI for 5 years, where she played the role of Tarien. EGOLI is one of the most popular daily prime-time serials in South Africa's television history.

14. Justine Waddell

Full name: Justine Waddell
Date of birth: November 4, 1975
Age: 46 years old (as of 2022)

Justine is known for her roles in Target (2011), The Fall (2006) and Chaos (2005).

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13. Shaleeni Ranchhod

Full name: Shaleeni Ranchhod
Date of birth: October 25, 1993
Age: 28 years old (as of 2022)

Shaleeni is incredibly popular actress and has appeared in numerous films and TV shows. Some of her best roles include an inmate in Orange Is the New Black, a student in How to Get Away with Murder, and Nisreen in Deep State.

12. Micharn Pollock

Full name: Micharn Pollock
Date of birth: 1984
Age: 38 years old (as of 2022)

Micharn's best roles to date include Bianca in Grow (2021) and Sharn in Apart, But Always Together (2020).

11. Meganne Young

Full name: Meganne Young
Date of birth: March 22, 1990
Age: 32 years old (as of 2022)

Young is renowned for her roles in The Kissing Booth franchise and the Starz series Black Sails.

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10. Elize du Toit

Full name: Elize du Toit
Date of birth: February 21, 1980
Age: 42 years old (as of 2022)

Elize rose to fame following her portrayal of Izzy Davies in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.

9. Tessa Jubber

Full name: Tessa Jubber
Date of birth: October 27, 1977
Age: 45 years (as of 2022)

Tessa is a South African actress of Dutch, Greek and Irish descent. She has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including Wallander, Mia and the White Lion, and Catching Feelings.

8. Frances Sholto-Douglas

Full name: Frances Sholto-Douglas
Date of birth: May 16, 1996
Age: 26 years (as of 2022)

Frances is best known for The Kissing Booth 2 (2020), Black Mirror (2011) and Samson (2018).

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7. Charlize Theron

Full name: Charlize Theron
Date of birth: August 7, 1975
Age: 47 years old (as of 2022)

Charlize rose to international prominence in the 1990s by playing the lead role in the film The Devil's Advocate (1997).

6. Musetta Vander

Full name: Musetta Vander
Date of birth: May 26, 1963
Age: 59 years old (as of 2022)

One of Musetta's most prominent roles was portraying Munitia in the 1999 film Wild Wild West.

5. Tammin Sursok

Full name: Tammin Sursok
Date of birth: August 19, 1983
Age: 39 years old (as of 2022)

Tammin is known for her roles as Dani Sutherland on Home and Away and Colleen Carlton on The Young and the Restless.

4. Leleti Khumalo

Full name: Leleti Khumalo
Date of birth: March 30, 1970
Age: 52 years old (as of 2022)

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Leleti is well known for her leading role in the movie and stage play Sarafina! and for her roles in other films such as Hotel Rwanda, Yesterday and Invictus.

3. Amo Chidi

Full name: Amo Chidi
Date of birth: February 5, 1990
Age: 32 years old (as of 2022)

Amo Chidi is a South African actress best known for playing the role of Reneilwe on etv soap opera Rhythm City.

2. Lesley-Ann Brandt

Full name: Lesley-Ann Brandt
Date of birth: December 2, 1981
Age: 40 years old (as of 2022)

Lesley rose to fame following her role as a slave girl named Naevia in the series Spartacus: Blood and Sand.

1. Terry Pheto

Full name: Moitheri Pheto
Date of birth: May 11, 1981
Age: 41 years old (as of 2022)

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South African actresses are at the heart of the country's vibrant entertainment industry. While some Mzansi-born actresses have gone to seek greener pastures in other countries, they still fly the South African flag high.

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Jedidah Tabalia Jedi is a journalist with over 5 years working experience in the media industry. She has a BSc. in Human Resource Management from Moi University (graduated in 2014) and a working in progress MBA in Strategic Management. Having joined Genesis in 2017, Jedi is a passionate Facts and Life Hacks, Fitness, and Health content creator who sees beauty in everything. She loves traveling and checking out new restaurants. Her email address is jedidahtabalia@gmail.com

Jackline Wangare (Lifestyle writer) Jackline Simwa is a content writer at Briefly.co.za, where she has worked since mid-2021. She tackles diverse topics, including finance, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle. Previously, she worked at The Campanile by Kenyatta University. She has more than five years in writing. Jackline graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics (2019) and a Diploma in Marketing (2015) from Kenyatta University. In 2023, Jackline finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques and Google News Initiative course in 2024. Email: simwajackie2022@gmail.com.

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