Top 15 famous South African YouTubers worth watching in 2023
YouTube generates income for content creators, and most content benefits the public. South African YouTubers make diverse content. For instance, Suzelle posts unique DIY home ideas, while Trevor Noah does comedy and educative content about cultures, politics, etc. Discover the top South African YouTubers worth watching in 2023.
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Although data and smartphones are quite expensive, they have not curtailed South Africans from supporting their own. They help their social media influencers and YouTubers by watching videos and ads. Some leave encouraging comments and like to inspire them to press on.
Top 15 famous South African YouTubers
Most of the top South African YouTubers began from scratch because they were not celebrities when they joined the platform. The few who had made numerous appearances on the country's mainstream media pulled millions of views shortly after joining YouTube. Below is a list and pictures of famous YouTubers in SA that are worth watching in 2023:
15. Mihlali Ndamase
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- Full name: Mihlali Ndamase
- Born: 29 November 1996
- Age: 26 years (as of December 2022)
- Nationality: South African
- Channel: @MihlaliN
- Content: Beauty, lifestyle and travel
- Subscribers: 404k (as of December 2022)
- Views: Over 28 million (as of December 2022)
South African multi-award-winning content creator Mihlali Ndamase has a steady flow of views. She is one of the most popular South African beauty YouTubers. Mihlali Ndamase's channel has 404k subscribers as of this writing. Mihlali often posts makeup tips and fashion apparel, including undergarments, swimwear, and sleepwear.
14. Mark Fitzgibbon
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- Full name: Mark Fitzgibbon
- Born: 5 October 1993
- Age: 29 years (as of December 2022)
- Birthplace: South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Channel: @MrMarkFitzgibbon
- Content: Parody, challenges, and lifestyle videos
- Subscribers: 25.2k (as of December 2022)
- Views: Over 3 million (as of December 2022)
South African YouTuber Mark Fitzgibbon began his channel in 2010. He has worked with Elizabeth Koshy on numerous parodies. Fitzgibbon's channel has funny parody videos. He also posts viral social media challenges and lifestyle videos.
13. Sibu Mpanza
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- Full name: Sibu Mpanza
- Born: 13 December 1994
- Age: 28 years (as of December 2022)
- Birthplace: Mpumalanga, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Channel: @SibuMpanza
- Content: Comedy
- Subscribers: 36.4k (as of December 2022)
- Views: Over 2 million (as of December 2022)
The YouTuber was born in Mpumalanga but grew up in Cape Town. If you are looking for funny YouTubers in 2023, Sibu's channel. His comedy videos revolve around race, gender, politics, culture, and other important social issues. The YouTuber also makes videos and social media content for brands. Sibu Mpanza has worked for Takealot.com, Dunkin Donuts, Cadbury, and ShowMax.
12. Lasizwe Dambuza
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- Full name: Thulasizwe Siphiwe Dambuza
- Other names: Lasizwe; Babes Wamaleyvels; Sweerie; Nomatriquency
- Born: 19 July 1998
- Age: 24 years (as of December 2022)
- Birthplace: Soweto, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Parents: Menzi Mcunu, Lindiwe Dambuza
- Siblings: Khanyi Mbau, Zonke Nkabinde
- Channel: @LasizweDambuza
- Content: Comedy and celebrity pranks
- Subscribers: 765k (as of December 2022)
- Views: Over 86 million (as of December 2022)
Lasizwe is among the highest-viewed YouTubers in South Africa. He also belongs to the list of young and famous YouTubers in the country. Lasizwe's channel gained fame from comedy skits about culture in SA and the LGBTQ community. TV/radio host Dambuza is the younger brother to media personality Khanyi Mbau.
11. Siyabulela Deli (TaFire)
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- Full name: Siyabulela Deli
- Birthplace: Port Elizabeth
- Nationality: South African
- Other names: TaFire, South Africa's king of Vines
- Channel: @tafiredeli6269
- Content: Vines and comedy
- Subscribers: 52.9k (as of December 2022)
- Views: Over 2 million (as of December 2022)
The African YouTube guy was born in Port Elizabeth and is popular for flawlessly impersonating different iconic people in South Africa. His acting career kicked on in Johannesburg around 2015. The actor began making comic videos in 2016. Siyabulela Deli’s first vine was inspired by SABC 2's Speak Out programme, where a woman was confronted for not delivering pots she claimed she was selling. His channel, TaFire Deli, is doing well so far.
10. AirArmsHuntingSA
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- Full name: Matt Dubber
- Channel: @AirArmsHuntingSA
- Content: Hunting gear review and tutorials
- Subscribers: 523k (as of December 2022)
- Views: Over 119 million (as of December 2022)
Matt Dubber is among the best-performing South African vloggers. He started uploading airsoft videos in 2013. Dubber provides essential hunting tips. His videos featured rifle reviews, recommendations, and footage from game hunts around the country. The AirArmsHuntingSA channel also has real hunting episodes.
9. SuzelleDIY
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- Full name: Julia Anastaspoulos
- Other names: SuzelleDIY, Tali
- Born: 14 June 1983
- Age: 39 years (as of December 2022)
- Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Spouse: Ari Kruger
- Channel: @SuzelleDIY
- Content: DIY home videos
- Subscribers: 154k (as of December 2022)
- Views: Over 32 million (as of December 2022)
Julia Anastaspoulos is one of the biggest internet personalities in SA. She is an artist, illustrator, designer and actress. The lady started the SuzelleDIY channel in 2014. Her first DIY home video, How to Drill a Hole Without Making a Mess, now has 211k views. Julia Anastaspoulos has been featured in numerous campaigns, including Cell C and Takealot.
8. Nozibele Mayaba
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- Name: Nozibele Qamngana Mayaba
- Nationality: South African
- Channel: @NozibeleQamngana
- Content: HIV/AIDS activism
- Subscribers: 194k (as of December 2022)
- Views: Over 12 million (as of December 2022)
Nozibele Qamngana Mayaba is a children's books author and HIV advocate. She discovered she was living with HIV in 2013. Her YouTube channel makes a difference in society by educating people about the disease. The lady is happily married.
7. Kopano Shimange
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- Full name: Kopano Shimange
- Nationality: South African
- Channels: @kopanoshimange
- Content: Motherhood, marriage, sex education, women empowerment, etc.
- Subscribers: 168k (as of December 2022)
- Views: Over 8 million (as of December 2022)
Kopano Shimange is among the hottest girls on YouTube. She is a Personal Brand and Business Consultant, Communication Specialist, Speaker & founder of the CLUBSHEIS.com women's network. Kopano Shimange is married and has a daughter. She started her first blog after winning the 2008 Miss SA Teen and became an influencer in 2009.
6. MCPEMike
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- Full name: Michael Philips
- Born: 12 December 1998
- Age: 24 years (as of December 2022)
- Birthplace: South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Channel: @MCPEMike
- Content: Minecraft gaming
- Subscribers: 276k (as of December 2022)
- Views: Over 73 million (as of December 2022)
Michael Philips, alias MCPEMike, is the most popular South African gaming YouTuber. The South African gamer made videos about iPad hacks and tricks when he joined YouTube. He now brings his viewers the latest Minecraft Pocket Editions. Michael Philips' channel has 276k subscribers and over 73 million views.
5. Theodora Lee
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- Full name: Theodora Lee
- Born: 6 April 1991
- Age: 31 years (as of December 2022)
- Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
- Nationality: South African
- Parents: Jonathan Lee, Emily Riordan Lee
- Siblings: YouTuber Caspar Lee
- Channel: @theodora
- Content: Modern dating and social norms
- Subscribers: 195k (as of December 2022)
- Views: Over 12 million (as of December 2022)
Theodora Lee is among the earliest YouTubers in South Africa. She joined the platform in 2010 and has gained over 12 million views. Lee was featured in The Bachelor SA. Her YouTube content is about defying social norms and conquering modern dating. The blogger has mentored some contestants from Break the Net.
4. Cobus Potgieter
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- Full name: Pieter Jacobus Potgieter
- Born: 23 October 1986
- Age: 36 years (as of December 2022)
- Nationality: South African
- Channel: @deedlebag
- Content: Drumming covers
- Subscribers: 1.01 million (as of December 2022)
- Views: Over 289 million (as of December 2022)
Cobus Potgieter lives in Los Angeles. He is considered the first YouTube cover drummer and the 2nd most subscribed drummer worldwide. Pieter Cobus' drumming covers feature traditional African beats. His YouTube channel has 1.01 million subscribers. Potgieter's 2014 USA tour with Tyler Ward increased his fame beyond SA. The drummer dated Linsdey Raye (YouTube drummer) in August 2011 for at least a year.
3. Die Antwoord
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- Die Antwoord's male rapper's full name: Watkin Tudor Jones (alias Ninja)
- Born: 26 September 1974
- Age: 48 years (as of December 2022)
- Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Children: Sixteen Jones, Tokkie Jones
- Die Antwoord's female rapper's full name: Anri du Toit (alias Yolandi Visser)
- Born: 1 December 1984
- Age: 37 years (as of December 2022)
- Birthplace: Port Alfred, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Children: Sixteen Jones, Tokkie Jones
- Channel: @ZEFRECORDZ
- Content: Music
- Subscribers: 3.08 million (as of December 2022)
- Views: Over 1.12 billion (as of December 2022)
The Die Antwoord duo, Yolandi and Ninja, are among the richest rappers in SA. Their YouTube channel has an excellent record of following and views. It has 3.28 million subscribers and over 1.12 billion views. Some of Die Antwoord's outstanding videos are Fink You Freeky, Baby’s on Fire, and the Ugly Boy.
2. Caspar Lee
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- Full name: Caspar Richard George Lee
- Born: 24 April 1994
- Age: 28 years (as of December 2022)
- Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
- Nationality: South African
- Parents: Jonathan Lee, Emily Riordan Lee
- Siblings: Theodora Lee
- Channel: @dicasp
- Content: Pranks
- Subscribers: 6.69 million (as of December 2022)
- Views: Over 767 million (as of December 2022)
Caspar is one of the most popular vloggers in SA. The YouTuber is also a serial entrepreneur. He was featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2020 for his work in media and advertising. Content on Lee's channel varies from pranks to celebrity challenges. The 6.69 million subscribers and over 767 million views prove Caspar Lee is famous beyond SA.
1. Trevor Noah
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- Full name: Trevor Noah
- Born: 20 February 1984
- Age: 38 years (as of December 2022)
- Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Parents: Patricia Noah, Robert Noah
- Channel: @TheDailyShow
- Content: Current international news in politics, entertainment, business, pop-culture, etc.
- Subscribers: 10.3 million (as of December 2022)
- Views: Over 5 billion (as of December 2022)
Trevor is among the most famous South African bloggers today. He is a comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, and television host. Trevor Noah hosts The Daily Show (an American satirical news program and late-night talk show) on Comedy Central. His YouTube channel has 10.3 million subscribers as of December 2022.
Who is the most famous South African YouTuber?
Trevor Noah is the most popular YouTuber from South Africa.
How much do South African YouTubers earn?
The CoMoney website estimates that YouTubers earn around $1000 per million views in South Africa.
Who are the hottest girls on YouTube in South Africa?
Some of the hottest South Africa female YouTubers are:
- Kopano Shimange
- Nozibele Mayaba
- Nicolette Mashile
- Kay Mngonyama
- Mpoomy Ledwaba
- Samupetru Zulu
- Mihlali Ndamase
Who are the top South African YouTubers?
- Trevor Noah
- Lasizwe Dambuza
- Caspar Lee
- Cobus Potgieter
- Mihlali Ndamase
- Kopano Shimange
- Nozibele Mayaba
- Theodora Lee
- Matt Dubber
- Julia Anastaspoulos
- Siyabulela Deli
- Sibu Mpanza
- Mark Fitzgibbon
- Die Antwoord
- Michael Philips
The most popular South African YouTubers are also famous on social media. These content creators do a great job entertaining and educating people in South Africa and beyond. You can support their work by subscribing to their channels.
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