South Africa is witnessing the impressive rise of female celebrities who have not only gained fame but also accumulated substantial wealth. This marks a shift from previous years, when fans often lamented that celebrities couldn’t live up to the expected standards. Here is a list of the top 10 wealthiest female celebrities in South Africa who have made a significant impact in the entertainment industry.

Mam’Mkhize (Shauwn Mkhize)

Known as a businesswoman, philanthropist, and television personality, Mam’Mkhize is a well-known face in South African media. Since her divorce in 2018, she has focused on her business ventures and now has an estimated net worth of around 400 million rand (nearly $23 million).

Moshidi Motshegwa

Moshidi is a renowned actress with a unique perspective on fame. With an estimated net worth of $8 million, she is known for her natural acting style and captivating roles. Despite avoiding the media spotlight, she continues to attract significant fan attention.

Bonang Matheba

A talented producer, TV presenter, and businesswoman, Bonang has accumulated an estimated net worth of $7 million through her career in entertainment. She is one of the most prominent figures in South African media.

Pearl Thusi

An actress and model, Pearl has impressed audiences with her major roles, particularly in

Queen Sono

on Netflix. Her net worth is estimated to be around $2.1 million.

Connie Ferguson

 , is a Botswana-born actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. After the passing of her husband, she continued to build her career and now has a net worth of approximately $2 million.
Connie, famous for her role in

Generations: The Legacy

Shashi Naidoo

Shashi is a well-known model, TV presenter, and entrepreneur. She has built a successful career and an estimated net worth of $1.7 million. Shashi also co-hosted the e.tv show

20-Something

.

Boity Thulo

Boity is a rapper, actress, entrepreneur, and mother. Known for her music and more recently for her business endeavors, she has an estimated net worth of $1.3 million.

Zodwa Wabantu

Zodwa is a dancer, media personality, and entertainer known for her bold and controversial dance moves, with an estimated net worth of $1.3 million.

Minnie Dlamini

Minnie is an actress, model, and TV personality known for her unique style, with an estimated net worth of $1.2 million.

Babes Wodumo

A popular artist in the gqom music genre, Babes has an estimated net worth of $1 million. She is known for her hit songs and distinctive performance style.

The success of these celebrities has had a substantial impact, particularly with the rise of the Amapiano genre, which has created a new wave of talent in South Africa. Alongside the popularity of this music style, female artists are gaining more opportunities to grow their careers and establish a solid presence on the international entertainment stage.