Award-winning content creator and influencer Liyema Pantsi is making her Netflix debut in the highly anticipated South African series, Bad Influencer.
The star shared the exciting news with her fans on Instagram, posting behind-the-scenes clips from her time on set — including fun moments in the makeup room as she tried on different wigs. Clearly thrilled about her new project, Liyema captioned one of her posts:
“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.”
While the experience was filled with laughter, Liyema admitted that the wig testing process wasn’t as simple as it looked.
“Trying wigs on was the most fun and stressful part, sana,” she joked.
In another clip, she playfully rejected one of her looks, saying:
“Looked like hair but no. Not an Afro wig on Netflix bandla. Maybe for the next character next year.”
Ending her post with excitement, the influencer confirmed the release date, writing:
“Okay done reflecting. We have a date. Let’s be glued on 31 October.”
About Bad Influencer
Bad Influencer is one of Netflix’s most anticipated South African series of 2025, starring Jo-Anne Reyneke as BK — a small-time con artist and single mother — and Cindy Mahlangu as Pinky, an ambitious influencer. Together, they start selling fake designer handbags online, but their hustle soon spirals into chaos when they attract the attention of both a ruthless crime boss and the police.
The seven-part drama also stars Relebogile Mabotja, Masasa Mbangeni, Zikhona Sodlaka, and Tina Jaxa, with cameo appearances from top influencers Mihlali Ndamase, Sarah Langa, and Mohale Motaung. Interestingly, this marks Sarah Langa’s second appearance on Netflix.
According to Netflix, Bad Influencer explores a world obsessed with appearances, where two women live double lives — one in the spotlight of social media, and another in the shadows of crime.
Bad Influencer Season 1 premieres 31 October 2025, exclusively on Netflix.
