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Bad Influencer S1E1 — Welcome to the Real Joburg

7.5

Bad Influencer•Season 1•Episode 1

Welcome to the Real Joburg

7.5/10 · 28 votesOct 31, 202551 min

Ranked #5 of 7 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

With loan sharks on her tail, single mom BK is presented with a new opportunity when she meets self-serving influencer Pinky and her growing following.

Directed byKeitumetse Qhali

Written byDaniel Zimbler

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Jo-anne Reyneke

Jo-anne Reyneke

BK

Cindy Mahlangu

Cindy Mahlangu

Pinky

Thapelo Mokoena

Thapelo Mokoena

Themba

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Mpilo Shabalala

Leo

Modise Motaung

Modise Motaung

Bheki

Vincent Mahlape-Sekuba

Vincent Mahlape-Sekuba

Bra Alex

Kamohelo Pule

Kamohelo Pule

Lelz

Zozibini Tunzi

Zozibini Tunzi

Naomi

Emmanuel Castis

Emmanuel Castis

Babi Barlos

Julia Anastasopoulos

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Dunia Barlos

Nathaniel Ramabulana

Nathaniel Ramabulana

Dingane

Brendon Daniels

Brendon Daniels

Brigadier Booysens

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Daniel Zimbler

Daniel Zimbler

Writer

Keitumetse Qhali

Keitumetse Qhali

Director

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Andrea Shaw

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Welcome to the Real Joburg" is episode 1 of Bad Influencer season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 28 votes, ranking #5 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Keitumetse Qhali and written by Daniel Zimbler, it aired on October 31, 2025.

Next: E2 · Fake Bags! Fake Bags!Best of Season 1