Creative Bloggers & Influencers
Looking for some creative inspiration? Browse our category of creatives and find out what they’ve been up to. We’re showcasing the best of South African talent.
We’re building an exciting community of blogs and influencers from all over South Africa. In this section you’ll find many of South Africa’s top creative blogs.
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Life Retreat
Live - Embrace - Love - Cherish
Samantha Taylor
Our blog is a collaborative resource of all that is new, exciting and innovative! Furthermore, we deliver engaging content that ranges from luxury lifestyle to fashion, travel, fitness, food, design, wellness and all the latest trends.
In addition, we affiliate ourselves with the new and the different. We hope to deliver short, informative and easily digestible insightful articles.
- Category: Auto, Beauty, Business, Creativity, Entertainment, Fashion, Fitness, Food, Lifestyle, Mommy, Sport, Tech, Travel, Wedding, Wellness
- Location: Cape Town
- Website: Life Retreat
SA Fashion Girl
Turn the volume up on who you are
Sheri Greenway
Creepy but cute, girly and grunge, rainbow-haired Sheri-Lee Greenway loves experimenting with fashion and beauty to explore different sides of her personality and creativity, she has fun testing out new makeup and beauty tricks, and documents her views on fashion and beauty on her blog SA Fashion Girl.
- Category: Beauty, Creativity, Fashion, Lifestyle, Travel
- Location: Cape Town
- Website: SA Fashion Girl
FoodiewhippedSA
Deliciousness
Kalpesh Dullabh
I’m a proudly South African foodie, my aim is to bring you the most authentic tastes and flavours available locally. In our rainbow nation we have eleven official languages and array of authentic South African cuisine to match every language spoken. Looking forward to you joining me on my foodie journey. #FWSAsuggests #Deliciousness
- Category: Beauty, Creativity, Entertainment, Fashion, Fitness, Food, Lifestyle, Sport, Travel, Wellness
- Location: Gauteng
- Website: FoodiewhippedSA
SA Fashion Girl
Be weird. Have fun.
Sheri Greenway
Sheri-Lee Greenway experiments with fashion and beauty. She’s not afraid to stand out with her creative writing style or her pastel goth look. SA Fashion Girl readers know life is too short to turn your volume down and they embrace everything unique and original.
- Category: Beauty, Creativity, Fashion, Lifestyle, Travel
- Location: Cape Town
- Website: SA Fashion Girl
Lovilee
Love, Love, Create
Karen Kelly
The lovilee blog is an multi-award winning blog filled with wedding inspiration, DIY tutorials, printables, home decor ideas and pretty parties. We also offer a lifestyle section and provide profile and expert advice articles on a regular basis. The blog is the creative outlet of Karen Kelly (kaRi), wifey and mommy by day and creative blogger by night.
- Category: Creativity, Lifestyle, Wedding
- Location: Johannesburg
- Website: Lovilee
For The Beauty Of It
Motherhood, Minimalism, and more!
Chereen Strydom
For The Beauty Of It started predominantly as a beauty blog back in October 2011, but has evolved over the years and now I share my experiences of motherhood, my decor loves, and even some of my favourite fashion finds – be it for myself, or for my little one. Recently, I’ve started sharing more about my journey towards a slower, simpler way of life, and I’ll be launching a couple of online Read More
- Category: Beauty, Creativity, Lifestyle, Mommy, Travel, Wellness
- Location: Ferndale
- Website: For The Beauty Of It
Pure Sweet Joy
Inspiring a Creative LIfe
Deborah Talbot
Pure Sweet Joy is a blog about inspiring creativity. I believe that EVERYONE is creative, in their own way. The blog is full of DIYs, recipes and lifestyle posts to help you find YOUR version of creative!
- Category: Creativity, Lifestyle, Mommy
- Location: Cape Town
- Website: Pure Sweet Joy
Paul Crowley
Hair. Fashion. 'n every Obsession!
Paul Crowley
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- Category: Auto, Beauty, Creativity, Fashion, Food, Lifestyle
- Location: Johannesburg
- Website: Paul Crowley
aZestyLife
aZestyLife aims to inspire women to add zest to everyday life.
Yolandi North
Features include tips, trends, insights & thoughts on life, food, beauty, travel & décor. Think delicious recipes, home tours, things to do & see in dorpies & cities, as well as restaurant & spa reviews. Oh yes, & sometimes a bit of parenting, style & wellness.
aZestyLife always strives to be honest, authentic & fun.
- Category: Beauty, Creativity, Food, Lifestyle, Travel
- Location: Johannesburg
- Website: aZestyLife
MODERNHYPE
Created To Celebrate Culture
Lucky Ntuli
Launched in 2015 modernhype.com is a South African based online content platform that builds brand relevance and establishes industry credibility, all while inspiring millennials, early adopters and style seekers.
- Category: Creativity, Fashion, Lifestyle, Tech
- Location: Cape Town
- Website: MODERNHYPE
Mzansi Life & Style
Mzansi Life & Style showcases the best that South Africa has to offer in terms of entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, culture, cuisine, travel, beauty and celebrity interviews.
Mishkah Roman-Cassiem
Mzansi Life & Style showcases the best that South Africa has to offer in terms of entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, culture, cuisine, travel, beauty and celebrity interviews.
- Category: Beauty, Business, Creativity, Entertainment, Fashion, Fitness, Food, Lifestyle, Tech, Travel, Wellness
- Location: Johannesburg
- Website: Mzansi Life & Style
Peaches in the Wild
A South African blog about wild travel, food, design, and other cool things.
Amanda Bussio
If you’re looking for adventures, tasty food, and inspiring design – you’re in the right place. Peaches in the Wild is a personal snapshot of adventure, misadventure, style, music, food, pop culture, design and other cool things.
Peaches AKA Amanda Bussio, is a Johannesburg-based freelance Art Director and Graphic Designer, inspired by everyday adventures. The Wild is a delightful mix of the Read More
- Category: Creativity, Entertainment, Food, Lifestyle, Travel, Wellness
- Location: Johannesburg
- Website: Peaches in the Wild
Miller In The City
Live Life Without Regrets
Noleen Miller
My blog is about a range of subject matters from parenting, beauty, fashion to lifestyle and it allows me to share my journey on life, what I love and what grinds my cheese. I regard my blog as a bit of everything and don’t solely focus on parenting.
- Category: Beauty, Creativity, Food, Lifestyle, Mommy, Travel, Wellness
- Location: Cape Town
- Website: Miller In The City
Black Helen Of Troy
Writer In The Jungle
nomathamsanqa Mathembisa
Adventure, personal experiences, dope spots/art/music and swapping city life for the jungle in a nutshell haha. As a black woman living in a typically white hippie stereotyped environment, I’m trying to educate, break stereotypes, share my escapades and have my audience have a quick chuckle in their day through my writing. Having been born and bred in Johannesburg, I have always been an earth Read More
- Category: Creativity, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Travel
- Location: Durban
- Website: Black Helen Of Troy
Miss Govender
single mom with a boyfriend.cupcake connoisseur.katsaridaphobic.makeup lover
Raeesa Govender
I am a lifestyle blogger and currently reside in Cape Town. A passionate single mother, with a desire to inspire people. My blog and social accounts showcase my life’s experiences, opinions as well as honest reviews of various products and services, including but not limited to travel, fashion, food, makeup, skincare and well-being. I pride myself in creating quality content that is both practical Read More
- Category: Beauty, Creativity, Fashion, Lifestyle, Mommy, Travel, Wellness
- Location: Cape Town
- Website: Miss Govender
Pixelsmithstudios
Community platform for Animators,VFX Artists,Illustrators and Game Developers
Ruan Smit
Pixelsmithstudios was established to build and promote the Animation, Illustration and Game development communities in South Africa by building connections, creating a platform for online portfolios, creating job boards, giving free exposure and working with the existing bodies to reach their goals.
We aspire to be a central source of information and resources where like-minded professionals can Read More
- Category: Creativity, Tech
- Location: Cape Town
- Website: Pixelsmithstudios
Penquin
Experiences connect us, creating inspires us, results drive us
Veronica Wainstein
Penquin is a 360° results-driven agency offering unique solutions that connect people and make them feel part of something bigger. Experiences are the soul of our creative thinking. They inspire us to tell stories that stir emotions, instil belief, and help you build long-lasting, authentic relationships with your customers.
- Category: Business, Creativity
- Location: Johannesburg
- Website: Penquin
Cape Town Modern Mom
Lifestyle and DIY
Bridget Debeila
I share Parenting Tips, Lifestyle, Where to go with Kids in Cape Town, DIY projects, creative and nutritious way to feed kids, awesome lunch box ideas and Small business ideas for moms and more
- Category: Creativity, Food, Lifestyle, Mommy
- Location: Cape Town
- Website: Cape Town Modern Mom
Mom Talk
blog for inspiring moms
Claire Minnaar
Momtalk.co.za is my story, my inspiration and my motivation to other moms who are shouldering the same responsibilities of being “everything to everyone”. I strive to encourage moms to be their best selves, empower women to embrace their dreams, and inspire moms to get serious about loving life!
- Category: Creativity, Fitness, Lifestyle, Mommy, Travel, Wellness
- Location: Hermanus
- Website: Mom Talk
A Crafty MIx
Unique DIY and Craft Tutorials
Michelle Leslie
A husband and wife team that shares ideas and tutorials for doing awesome, sparkly, fun DIY stuff with things that people would normally throw away. From turning broken suitcases into the most epic chest of drawers ever to adding unicorn spit to our loo, we’ve done it. And that’s only a small taste of the creative and unconventional projects we’ve tackled.
- Category: Creativity
- Location: Centurion
- Website: A Crafty MIx
Juan Leo Lifestyle
Live with purpose. Build with passion.
Juanita Abrahams
Juan Leo is a fashion, lifestyle and travel platform that focuses on uplifting, educating and empowering. Everyone has a story and experiences that someone can relate to. In the same way, everyone has a skill and talent they can teach someone else. Each moment can be inspiration. Each day has something new to offer. We just have to make it happen and keep our eyes open to it.
- Category: Beauty, Business, Creativity, Entertainment, Fashion, Fitness, Food, Lifestyle, Travel, Wellness
- Location: Cape Town
- Website: Juan Leo Lifestyle
Ice Cream Everyday
Scoops and scoops of foodism and crafty caperings.
Saaleha Bamjee
Ice Cream Everyday is where I document my kitchen, nesting and papercraft endeavours.
- Category: Creativity, Food
- Location: Johannesburg
- Website: Ice Cream Everyday
ZaShandu
#beatmyblush
Ayanda Zandi Mkhize
Beat My Blush is a cosmetic blog but does not focus mainly on beauty cosmetics also on events, moms, wellness, creativity, lifestyle and healthy food.
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- Category: Beauty, Business, Creativity, Lifestyle, Mommy, Wedding, Wellness
- Location: Newcastle KZN
- Website: ZaShandu
Rambling Litchii
Life on the southern tip of the continent, scouting out the best things to do (and eat).
Leigh Andrews
Ramblings, rumblings and random ruminations, version ii. Also reviews, recommendations and alliteration. Based on living the good life in the fairest Cape. Eating is my favourite pastime. Updated weekly.
- Category: Creativity, Entertainment, Fashion, Food, Lifestyle, Travel
- Location: Cape Town
- Website: Rambling Litchii
Surviving the Madness
Living my life with my bearded love and our two hobbits
Zayaan Schroeder
An honest look at working from home, homeschooling two kids, feeding fussy kids and finding ways to make it all easier.
- Category: Creativity, Food, Mommy
- Location: Cape Town
- Website: Surviving the Madness
Thoresby Cottage
Crochet designs & patterns, DIY & craft
Caitie Moore
Thoresby Cottage is my space to explore and embrace creativity, share patterns, tutorials & DIY tips and inspire you to get your craft on! Grab a cup of tea and join me as I explore this world’s endless forms most beautiful.
- Category: Creativity, Mommy
- Location: Cape Town
- Website: Thoresby Cottage
Stay Beautiful Blog
#Staybeautiful - Spiritually | Mentally |Physically
Althea De Waal
Embarking on a journey together and learning from one another: Spiritually, Mentally & Physically.
- Category: Beauty, Creativity, Lifestyle, Travel, Wellness
- Location: Cape Town
- Website: Stay Beautiful Blog
Spark of Blue
Travelling the county by road
Jonathan Wagener
Spark of Blue is basically a travel blog. I write about the road trips my family and I take around South Africa, primarily in the Western Cape. There is also a some other stuff like cooking and photography I write about, but in general it is about our travels.
- Category: Creativity, Food, Lifestyle, Travel
- Location: Ceres
- Website: Spark of Blue
Petro Vivier
A blog about graphic design + creativity.
Petro Vivier
I believe that apart from love and perhaps chocolate, the world needs better design and that is why I started my blog. Follow me as I share my favourite designs from around the web, graphic design tips that anyone can understand, a regular dose of eye candy and the occasional freebie.
- Category: Creativity
- Location: Cape Town
- Website: Petro Vivier
Fiercely Bee
Embracing life
Bianca Kotze
Lifestyle, Beauty and Travel blog that promotes individuality and self confidence. The blogs main features include beauty reviews and tutorials along with everyday lifestyle “happenings”.
- Category: Beauty, Creativity, Entertainment, Fashion, Lifestyle, Travel
- Location: Durban
- Website: Fiercely Bee
Riy Captured Blog
Lifestyle, Food & Travel
Riyana Vigeland
Hello, I’m Riyana an entrepreneur, a foodie and a part time lifestyle blogger from Cape Town currently living in Johannesburg. I started this blog with the intention of helping other woman, by sharing some of the things I experience in my daily life as a mother and business owner; surviving motherhood without a tribe, my journey to self-love and lots of food.
Life is a journey therefore everyday Read More
- Category: Creativity, Entertainment, Fashion, Fitness, Food, Lifestyle, Mommy, Travel, Wellness
- Location: Johannesburg
- Website: Riy Captured Blog
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