The Richest YouTubers In South Africa

The numbers have it

By  | May 12, 2022, 08:02 AM  | Top of The

Lasizwe Dambuza, the richest youtubers in South Africa
With the advancement in technology and the emergence of social media, new lucrative opportunities have been created for social media influencers and content creators, and we currently have YouTubers who are making a lot of money.

YouTubers typically get paid for their content through advertisements and affiliate marketing when they have many subscribers and viewers. They can either get paid in terms of click per view or per sale. The higher the number of viewers and subscribers, the better the dollars.

In no particular order, here are some of the richest YouTubers in South Africa; we hope that this article inspires you to start your YouTube channel today; you might be sitting on your millions. 

Die Antwoord


This musical duo has the most successful YouTube channel in South Africa by far. Their eponymous channel ‘Die Antwoord’ started in 2012, and so far, it has some really impressive numbers. According to Social Blade, these are Die Antwoord’s numbers:

Subscribers: 3.23 million
Views: 1,076,083,367
Average views per month: 6.55 million 

The duo has an estimated net worth of around $10 million obtained from their music as well as their YouTube channel.

Pastor Alph Lukua


Pastor Alph Lukua, credit: Instagram



Pastor Alph Lukua is the founder and senior pastor of Alleluia Ministries International. The man of God is also an international speaker and a televangelist. He has a YouTube channel that is quite popular.

His YouTube numbers are as follows:

1.3 million subscribers 
316 million views
3.695 million average views per month

All his revenue streams bring Pastor Alph Lukua’s net worth to around $600 million. 

DJ Arch Jr


DJ Arch Jr, credit: Instagram



If you have been feeling pressured by society lately, then get ready to get even more pressured by this young talent.

DJ Arch Jr is the world’s youngest deejay and record-breaker in many ways. In 2015, he participated in SA Got Talent season six and won. He was only three years old at the time.

Thanks to his talent in spinning, mixing, and hyping the crowds, the young DJ Arch Jr has performed in Britain, China, and the USA. 

His YouTube channel ‘DJ Arch Jr’ covers his deejaying skills and has incredible numbers; he currently has:

  • 1.11 million subscribers
  • 173 million viewers
  • 2.492 million views per month

His current net worth is estimated at a whopping $600K. Are you feeling pressured yet? Because we are.


Noel Deyzel


Noel Deyzel is a professional bodybuilder and a social media influencer. He is one of the most famous TikTok celebrities in South Africa, and he is also doing great on YouTube.

He has used his social media influence to inspire people all over the world to get their health in order by working out. His channel mainly covers sports and fitness content and below are his numbers according to Social blade:


  • Subscribers: 1.8 million
  • Total views: 306 million 
  • Average views per month: 26 million

His total net worth is estimated at an impressive $500 K.

Nasty C


Nasty C, credit: Instagram


Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, a.k.a Nasty C, is undoubtedly one of the best rappers in South Africa.


The young rapper’s talent in spitting verses has gained him international recognition, and he enjoys a huge fan base.

His YouTube channel boasts of impressive numbers, and he is definitely making big bucks from it. He has:

  • 883K subscribers
  • 131 million views
  • 4.55 million average views per month

In 2021 his net worth was estimated at $2 million which he makes from his music and endorsements.


Lasizwe Dambuza


Lasizwe Dambuza, credit: Instagram


Lasizwe is a social media celebrity, so if you frequently visit the streets of social media, then you’ve probably seen his content.


The 23-year-old dabbles as a TV and radio host, comedian, actor, and popular YouTuber. His YouTube channel is filled with hilarious content, which has attracted millions of viewers. As of March 2022, Lasizwe has:


  • 744K subscribers 
  • 82 million views
  • 560 K average views per year


Other notable top YouTubers with South African roots include Trevor Noah and Cassper Lee.


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