Liyema Pantsi Joins Netflix’s Star-Studded Drama Bad Influencer — Fans Can’t Wait

Award-winning artist and influencer Liyema Pantsi is taking her talents to the small screen. The social media sensation has announced that she’s officially joined the cast of Netflix’s upcoming South African series, Bad Influencer — and fans couldn’t be more excited.

Taking to Instagram, Liyema gave her followers a glimpse of life on set, sharing playful behind-the-scenes clips from the makeup room as she tested out various wigs. Her caption read:

“Oh nothing. Just part of the Netflix #badinfluencer gang. I probably have the background scenes but it don’t matter lol!!! I’m on Netflix.”

Behind the Scenes: Wig Drama and On-Set Fun for Liyema Pantsi

While filming may have been thrilling, Liyema admitted that trying on wigs came with its challenges. “Trying wigs on was the most fun and stressful part, sana,” she revealed.

In one humorous clip, she experimented with an afro wig — but quickly decided it wasn’t the right fit.

“Looked like hair but no. Not an Afro wig on Netflix bandla. Maybe for the next character next year,” she joked.

Wrapping up her reflection with excitement, Liyema wrote, “Okay done reflecting. We have a date. Let’s be glued on 31 October.”

Bad Influencer: South Africa’s Next Big Netflix Hit

Bad Influencer is already generating buzz as one of Netflix’s most anticipated local releases of 2025. The gripping drama stars Jo-Anne Reyneke as BK, a small-time con artist and single mother who partners with Cindy Mahlangu (Pinky), an ambitious influencer.

Together, they dive into the shady business of selling fake luxury handbags online — but their side hustle soon spirals into a dangerous game involving both the police and a ruthless crime boss.

The star-studded cast also includes Relebogile Mabotja, Masasa Mbangeni, Zikhona Sodlaka, and Tina Jaxa. Fans can look forward to cameo appearances from popular influencers Mihlali Ndamase, Sarah Langa, and Mohale Motaung — with this marking Sarah Langa’s second Netflix appearance.

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According to Netflix, the seven-episode series unfolds in a world obsessed with appearances — where two women juggle double lives, one online and one deep within the criminal underworld.

Bad Influencer Season 1 premieres 31 October 2025, exclusively on Netflix.

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