In a bid to celebrate influencers and give them the accolades and flowers they deserve for being a driving force behind brand discovery, starting and moderating conversations we have on the internet and being industry leaders, Cosmopolitan South Africa hosted the Cosmopolitan Influencer Awards in collaboration with Bernini SA and African Extract.

The event, which took place yesterday, honoured some of our favorite South African influencers from beauty influencer and youtuber Mihali Ndamase to the queen of killer style Kefilwe Mabote to everyone’s fave Bonang Matheba.

Here is a full list of the winners and their respective categories:

Best Newcomer Influencer Award – Kiara Kittner

Best Health and Wellness Influencer Award- Juanita K. Khumalo


Best Travel Influencer Award – Thithi Nteta


Best Celebrity Influencer Award – Bonang Matheba

Best Beauty Influencer Award – Mihlali Ndamase

Best Disruptor Influencer Award – Yoliswa Mqoco


Best Style Influencer Award – Sarah Langa


Best Beauty Influencer Award – Kefilwe Mabote