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These are the best celebrities to follow on Instagram

By ZAlebs | 09.01.2022 | Top of The Last Updated On 14.02.2026

They’re Just What The Doctor Ordered
The beauty of Instagram is that it has something for everyone. Whatever kind of content you like, you can find it on the platform, from comedy to drama, and from fashion to cars, and whatever else you can think of. 
While having many followers is certainly a flex, it is probably a bigger flex to have your fans jump to your page as soon as they get notified of a new post, which is what we believe some ZAlebs have managed to cultivate with their Instagram pages. 
These are some of the most interesting celebrities to follow on Instagram. 

MacG 

No social media profile has given Mzansi topics to talk about like MacG has, particularly on his work platform, Podcast and Chill with MacG
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The podcaster has been giving the country premium entertainment for years now, to the point that people have called for its cancellation multiple times. As soon as MacG uploads an episode of his podcast, he posts a teaser on Instagram.

The fact that he posts the best snippets of the episode has driven up his following rather significantly. For all chillers everywhere, and those who love getting all the hot tea straight from the source, MacG’s page is the best to follow on Instagram.

Anele Mdoda

There is no doubt that Anele Mdoda is hilarious. She constantly comes through with funny stories, and those who follow her are lucky enough to enjoy her sense of humour on a daily basis.
In addition to her humour, she also shares great vacation and work content, as well as her family life and fashion inspiration. Her page is generally well rounded, and would be a great follow for those who love a wholesome page that’s drama-free but still interesting.

Handle: @zintathu

Zodwa Wabantu

Mzansi’s infamous pantyless dancer has been in a happy, loving relationship for a while now, which we can tell from her Instagram page. She often shares pictures and videos of herself and her Ben 10 Ricardo, either on vacation or at home, just loving up on each other, and we love to see it. 
But if you think love would turn Zodwa into a boring house wife, think again. When she is not posting about her happy relationship, Zodwa will share snippets from her concerts, which are always… well, interesting.

She even mixes it up with the occasional completely weird post, like that one time she was using muti on her enemies. You should definitely check her out. You may even get some business ideas and connections from her marketing posts.  
Handle: @zodwalibram

Lasizwe Dambuza

If you’re wondering why Lasizwe Dambuza has such a loyal fanbase, you have to look no further than his Instagram page. The comedian has hacked how to give the fans enough to keep them around and interested, but not too much that he feels like they’re intrusive. 
He got famous because his videos are both funny and highly relatable. And while you could definitely find some quotable content on his grid posts, his Instagram stories are where it’s really at.

He has conversations with fans on his stories, asks for anonymous confessions, and shares some of his own escapades. If you like Sweerie, his Instagram stories are the best place to connect with him more intimately.

Handle: @lasizwe

Tebogo Thobejane

Now this one is for those who love their tea piping hot. If you love socialite drama, Tebogo Thobejane is just the lady for you to follow on Instagram.

While her explosively dramatic scandals are few and far between, she somehow manages to keep the drama flowing even during “low season”. The modeling actress is constantly clapping back at haters or tackling beef with other celebrities, like that time she had a fight with Inno Morolong. Just remember, it all goes down in the stories. 
When she is not clapping back at haters, she will post salacious pictures, or share what’s hot in fashion. If that’s not enough for you, she also occasionally posts twerk videos, so there’s that too!

Handle: @tebogocthobejane

Rich Mnisi

Rich Mnisi has to be the most stylish ZAleb ever, and if you doubt it, a quick look through his Instagram page will prove it. Plus he is a designer with a very exclusive fashion line, so we think that proves his credentials. 
Rich does not go long without posting some fire looks on Instagram, and we live for it. And if you’re familiar with his fashion looks, you know they are not what we would ordinarily see. 
He also seems to have a vibrant social life, regularly hanging out with other A-list celebrities, including Boity Thulo and Sarah Langa, taking the most FOMO-inducing pictures ever.

Dr Musa Mthombeni

As we said earlier, Instagram caters to all tastes, and if drama, fashion are not your thing, Dr Musa is here to provide variety. 
Nobody has been enjoying married life more than Musa, and not a day goes by without him gushing over his gorgeous wife, Liesl Laurie. He will either share their day and how he is loving on her, or he will tag her in random things he finds online. 
Musa and Liesl paint the perfect picture of domesticity, and present us with positive strong relationship role models. The couple is also not exactly hard on the eyes, which is definitely a plus in our books. 

Somizi Mhlongo

Just like Somizi‘s portfolio is versatile – he is an actor, a choreographer, a chef, a media personality, an author and an entrepreneur – so is his Instagram content. 
Somizi’s first goal on social media is to spread joy, which is why we enjoy following him and think you would too. When he is not on a lavish vacation or lining up work gigs, he is dancing or recording short funny videos. In fact, his most recurring comments are on how happy he is, and how much sunshine he spreads. 

He also takes time off to appreciate those in his life who have stuck with him through thick and thin, like his besties Vusi Nova and Kelly Khumalo. It is such content that keeps his profile well rounded and wholesome.

Handle: @somizi

Your days of refreshing Instagram over and over to find good content is gone. Go right ahead and follow these ZAlebs. We promise you won’t regret it. 

Written by Editorial Team

The ZAlebs editorial team brings you the latest in South African celebrity news, entertainment, music and lifestyle. We cover the stories Mzansi is talking about with speed, accuracy and a finger firmly on the pulse of local pop culture.

Published on 09.01.2022
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