These 10 hottest female celebrities in South Africa, who range from models to TV personalities and actresses, have left a lasting influence on the entertainment industry not just because of their outstanding skills but also because they promote body inclusivity and self-assurance.
Nomzamo Mbatha, a multi-talented actress, television presenter, and philanthropist, is one of the women on our list of the hottest celebrities whose curvy figure is often celebrated. Her physique has also made her a lasting role model for body positivity among people of all ages.
10 Hottest Female Celebrities in South Africa
1. Pearl Thusi
- Date of birth:Â May 13, 1988
- Age:Â 35 years old
- Occupation: Actress, Model, and Presenter
Sithembile Xola Pearl Thusi is a South African actress, model, radio personality, television host, and businesswoman. She became pretty well-known in South Africa as a result of her appearances in numerous television programmes and films.
The mother of 2 co-starred with Priyanka Chopra in the well-liked drama series “Quantico,” playing the role of Dayana Mampasi. Her appearance in “Quantico” introduced her to a larger international audience and helped her gain notoriety on a global scale.
Furthermore, Thusi has been a well-known figure in South African media and entertainment, hosting and taking part in several TV programmes like “Behind the Story” and “Lip Sync Battle Africa.”
The Hammarsdale, Kwazulu-Natal-born diva has a sizable fan base thanks to her alluring personality and talent, and she now has millions of followers across her social media platforms.
The Queen Sono screen star is considered one of the hottest celebrities because she is naturally endowed and has broken barriers by embracing her curvy physique and encouraging others to do the same.
She occasionally set the internet ablaze with her stunning bikini photos, proving she is indeed a symbol of beauty and glamour for women across the world. From her flawless skin to her toned abs, every aspect of her body exudes confidence.
2. Lulu MenziwaÂ
- Date of Birth: November 1, 1992
- Age:Â 31 years old
- Occupation: Teacher, Businesswoman, and Social Media Influencer
Lulu Menziwa is a Durban-born teacher and businesswoman who is often hailed on social media for her stunning curves. She was thrust into the public eye after her seductive photos went viral some time ago.
While a lot of people deemed her dressing inappropriate for a class teacher, Lulu has continued to establish herself as an icon of body positivism, for which she has equally received significant attention and admiration across several platforms.
Menziwa is considered one of the hottest female celebrities in South Africa for obvious reasons.
3. Lerato Kganyago
- Date of birth:Â July 22, 1982
- Age:Â 41 years old
- Occupation:Â Actress, Model, and Media Personality
Kganyago is an award-winning TV & radio presenter who has hosted several shows, including “DJ Sbu” on Metro FM, several programs on Jozi FM, “Moments” on Ebony Life TV alongside Pearl Thusi, and LIVE AMP.
She also hosted the SAMAs pre-show in 2015, after which she subsequently went ahead to start presenting her own talk show called The LKG Show.
Lerato is also known for her outstanding comedic skits, which started performing after she launched he acting career on The Phat Joe Show. As an actress, she has starred in the South African TV series Muvhango, The Wild, and Play: Sex Tips for Girls.
The Soweto-born media personality’s talent and body confidence resonates with a lot of people, regardless of societal expectations regarding women’s physique. She is an advocate for self-acceptance and positivism.
She has been promoting these courses right from the early 2000s when she launched her now-thriving modeling career. Her fantastic body build earned her a job opportunity as a flight attendant for Qatar Airways. This was after she was crowned Miss Jam Alley in 2002 and Miss Soweto Pageant in 2005.
4. Faith Nketsi
- Date of birth:Â December 30, 1994
- Age:Â 29 years old
- Occupation: Model and Media Personality
That Faith Nketsi made it to our list of the top 10 hottest female celebrities in South Africa is no surprise. Everyone is aware of her incredible body.
Even while many still think she needs to learn how to dress more appropriately, the former professional twerker utilizes her influence to support body diversity and inspire people to love and embrace themselves.
Faith’s huge proportions and stunning face are among her best natural features, and she never misses an occasion to flaunt them.
Nketsi, who was born in Johannesburg, gained popularity as part of a hip-hop dance crew before starting her own music career in 2019.
She has a sizable fan base thanks to her attractiveness and excellent physique, and she genuinely enjoys the attention they give her. She typically flaunts her ripped figure in seductive photographs. She likes clothing that hugs her figure.
5. Boity Thulo
- Date of birth:Â April 28, 1990
- Age:Â 34 years old
- Occupation:Â Television Personality, Rapper, Actress, Businesswoman, and Model
Thulo, who was born on April 29, 1990, has managed to keep her excellent figure long into her 30s; for that, she deserves a place on this list. She possesses some of the sexiest physical traits of anyone ever to grace a screen or the entertainment industry as a whole.
It’s hard not to adore Boity’s ripped figure with her seductive looks and matching killer smile. In Sowetan’s Mzansi’s Sexiest 2011 competition, she was chosen as South Africa’s sexiest lady.
For the third time, she was nominated for FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women title in 2014 along with Charlize Theron, Rihanna, and Megan Fox, among others.
Boity Thulo gained notoriety after the release of her debut single, “Wuz Dat,” which featured Nasty C, in 2018.
She began her television career in 2011 as a presenter on the educational programme “Crib Notes” on YOTV. In 2017, she performed her first rap song at the TicketPro Dome in South Africa as part of the Migos Culture Tour.
The Potchefstroom, North West-born star, has presented numerous programmes, including Zoned, Change Down, Big Brother Africa, Ridiculousness Africa, SkyRoom Live, Club 808, and The Media Career Guide Show on SABC 1.
In 2014, two years after she had her first leading part in the drama series Rockville, Thulo made her feature debut. With Def Jam Africa, she completed a recording contract in 2021.
6. Connie Ferguson
- Date of birth:Â June 10, 1970
- Age: 53 years old
- Occupation: Actress, Filmmaker, Producer and Businesswoman
Connie Ferguson, who is past 50, has resisted aging. She is regarded as one of the hottest female celebrities of her generation and normally gets sexier with age.
Her ability to achieve a banging physique without having plastic surgery is what makes it so intriguing. Her hot body is primarily a result of high-interval training, skipping, boxing, and general body conditioning.
Ferguson is a goddess, a diva, a moment, and an icon. She periodically ignites social media with her images of her curvy body. She is a fierce competitor when it comes to her bodacious physique and stylish outfits.
Connie is a South African of Motswana descent who was born Constance Masilo on June 10, 1970, in the Northern Cape. She rose to fame for her performances as “Karabo Moroka” in the local serial opera Generations and as Harriet Khoza in The Queen.
Ferguson Films, a television production firm, was founded in 2010 by Connie and her late husband, Shona. iGazi, The Gift, The Throne, The Queen, and The Imposter are just a few of the projects that the brand is responsible for that have found success in the market.
The accomplished actress and entrepreneur was on the cover of Forbes Woman Africa in 2018 and has been nominated for various South African Film and Television Awards.
7. Minnie Dlamini
- Date of birth:Â September 18, 1993
- Age:Â 30 years old
- Occupation: Model, Actress
Minnie Dlamini surely deserves a spot on our list of the top 10 hottest female celebrities in South Africa. The Northlands Girls’ High School graduate is stunning, whether she is walking the runway as a model or gracing the big screen as an actress.
Through her social media platforms, she is one woman who inspires her fans to appreciate their bodies and advocates self-acceptance. She is also one of the few ladies who is universally recognized as being lovely and faces few rivals in terms of unadulterated beauty.
Dlamini, who won the Little Miss South Africa title in 2002, has achieved much more than just being beautiful. She even appears more lovely for her age now, and her chic style also adds to her alluring physique.
Born on July 7, 1990, in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, Minenhle Dlamini is well-known for hosting numerous national and international award shows, including the PSL Awards, the South African Film and Television Awards, the 14th Metro FM Music Awards, and the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
In 2010, while still a student at the University of Cape Town, she started her career as a television presenter. She made her on-screen debut while covering the “World Cup celebrations” and “Youth Day” shows.
As an actress, Dlamini has played the roles of Miranda in Generations, Nosipho Bogatsu in Rockville, and Zintle Lebone in The Wild.
8. Zozibini Tunzi
- Date of birth:Â September 18, 1993
- Age:Â 30 years old
- Occupation: Model, actress
This list wouldn’t be complete without South African beauty queen Zozibini Tunzi, who won Miss Universe 2019 and was named the world’s most beautiful woman. At the time, she was the hottest female star in the nation.
She doesn’t just have a hot physique; she also frequently takes advantage of occasions to spread important messages about women’s empowerment and beauty ideals.
One of the high points of her Miss Universe journey was speaking on a global scale about beauty standards and sharing a heartfelt message that was well-received by people everywhere.
Tunzi has always made a point of challenging conventional ideas of beauty. She is one woman who advocates for diversity and representation in all body forms.
The reign of the Miss Universe winner from the beauty competition was historic in many ways. With her triumph, she became the first black woman to occupy the laureate since 2011 and the third woman in South Africa to hold the position.
The Miss Universe contest was postponed in 2020 due to COVID regulations, making the Tsolo, Eastern Cape-born star, the longest-reigning Miss Universe. She was the first person with afro-textured hair to win the Miss Universe title.
Zozibini graduated from Cape Peninsula University of Technology with a Bachelor of Technology in public relations management. She made her acting début in the 2022 movie The Woman King, which Gina Prince-Bythewood directed.
9. Tanit Phoenix
- Date of birth: September 24, 1980
- Age:Â 43 years old
- Occupation:Â Fashion model, Actress, and Makeup artist
Tanit Phoenix is one of the 10 hottest female celebrities in South Africa. She has maintained a healthy body, flawless, glowing complexion, and terrific shape over the years by adhering to a vegan diet, which is the secret to her appealing physique.
In the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll conducted among South African FHM readers in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007, she was voted #5, #6, #10, and #40 in the given order.
Phoenix is considered to be one of the sexiest women in the nation. As such, she has been featured on the covers of prestigious magazines all over the world, including South African Cosmopolitan, South African and American FHM (many times), German and South African Shape, Legacy, Indwe, South African Marie Claire, and South African GQ magazine.
Tanit, who was crowned “IGN’s Sexiest Woman of the Year” in 2011, was the most well-liked lady ever captured on camera for Babeology. She earned international recognition in 2013 when the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue used her lingerie and swimwear photos.
At the age of 14, Phoenix launched her career in Durban, South Africa, after being spotted by a scout for the industry in Westville, where she was raised.
She has appeared in international TV commercials since her debut for renowned companies like Distractions lingerie campaign, Veet, Adidas, Volvic water, Visine, Schweppes, American Swiss Jewellery, Coca-Cola, Citroen C3, Nivea, Alberto VO5, Aria, Aqua-mineral, Transition Lenses, Volvic.
10. Nomzamo Mbatha
- Date of birth: July 13, 1990
- Age:Â 33 years old
- Occupation: Actress, Television Personality, Businesswoman, Accountant and Human Rights Activist
Nomzamo Mbatha has a stunning face and a beautiful physique, both of which have contributed significantly to her flourishing career. Everywhere she goes, her incredible body takes the spotlight.
She was named “Hot Chick of the Year” at the Feather Awards in 2013 and also received YOU Magazine’s Sexiest Woman Award #YOUSpec2017.
Despite having an extremely busy schedule, Nomzamo Nxumalo Mbatha still finds time to work out, and her highly toned physique is a reflection of how much she enjoys her exercises.
She became well-known for playing Thandeka Zungu in the television series Isibaya. She co-starred with Bruce Willis in Assassins and tin he Eddie Murphy’s film Coming 2 America, the follow-up to Coming to America.
