Who is Siya Molefe?
Siya Molefe is a South African fitness coach, bodybuilding athlete and endurance competitor who runs the brand SIYAGETFIT. He is based in Cape Town. In May 2022 he won the men’s physique overall title at the NPC Worldwide William Bonac Classic South Africa Regional. He now races HYROX in the PRO division.
Most people find him through Instagram, where he posts as @siyagetfit. His posts are mostly training footage, body transformations and race preparation.
There is a catch with almost every Siya Molefe biography online. The details are copied from one another, and some are wrong or out of date. This page sticks to what his own profiles and his competition records show.
What is Siya Molefe’s real name?
His real name is Siyabonga Molefe. Siya is the short form he uses on social media, and his bodybuilding nickname is The Gift. You will see “Siyabonga Molefe” on his old training profile and on the SIYAGETFIT website that carried his story.
Some blogs call his real name Siya Molefe and his stage name Siyagetfit. That is not accurate. Siyagetfit is a brand name. Siyabonga is the full first name.
Siya Molefe Nationality
He is South African, and Cape Town is home. His X profile mentions Cape Town and his content focuses on training in Cape Town.
He spent his childhood in Gauteng. He was a swimmer for Gauteng Province and played rugby, according to his own training bio. He was advised by a swimming coach to add weights to make him stronger in swimming. That was the advice that enticed him into the world of bodybuilding.
He completed his matriculation in 2016 and furthered his education in personal training at a sport academy. He completed the diploma in 2018.
How old is Siya Molefe?
He has not published his date of birth, and no reliable profile gives his exact age. There are two solid clues though.
In a self-written profile in 2021 he was said to be 22 years old at the time.
Both of his HYROX race entries are in the 25-29 age category for males.
Combine those and he was probably born in 1998 or 1999. That makes him about 27 or 28 in 2026. This is a calculation and NOT a confirmed date.
What are Siya Molefe’s height and weight?
The common figure is 5’9″ with a competition weight of approximately 200lbs. That’s the type of description you’ll find on the biography sites, not in an official athlete listing or race entry.
He hasn’t released a confirmed height or weight. If you are using numbers for an article, state that the number is reported and not confirmed.
Which bodybuilding titles has Siya Molefe won?
His competitive record is real and it is documented by the organisers.
At the 2022 NPC Worldwide William Bonac Classic South Africa Regional, he won the men’s physique overall title. He also placed first in the novice class and first in class C. That was a clean sweep of his division on his return.
He followed it with another first place in men’s physique at the NPC Worldwide Muscle Mulisha GrandPrix Pro Qualifier in June 2022.
The Bonac Classic win mattered because of the gap before it. He had not stepped on stage since 2017, and he has spoken about losing hope after earlier losses. After the win he said he was proud to have got himself back, and that the journey had just begun.
Before all of this, he was entering bodybuilding shows by the age of 16. A motorbike accident interrupted that run, but it did not end his training.
How good is Siya Molefe at HYROX?
Good enough to compete in the PRO division. The HYROX race database lists him with five races across two seasons, with one podium finish and two doubles partners.
His solo PRO races look like this.
1. HYROX Cape Town 2024, men 25 to 29, 1:28:37, 52nd overall and 17th in his age group.
2. HYROX Johannesburg 2025, men 25 to 29, 1:28:50, 48th overall and 12th in his age group.
3. HYROX Cape Town 2025, men 25 to 29, 1:22:15, 62nd overall and 17th in his age group.
His best solo time is therefore 1:22:15. In doubles he went 1:11:20 with Nkanyiso Bhuthelezi, and 1:04:35 with Kamo Motaung, both at HYROX Johannesburg 2025.
What is SIYAGETFIT and how does the business work?
SIYAGETFIT is his coaching brand. He calls himself one of the founders in his YouTube introduction, and he is the trainer behind it.
The model is simple. Clients train with him through an app, and he builds the programmes himself. The app is built on Trainerize, a platform used by many online coaches. Trainerize has also featured him in its own blog, listing him among black trainers leading the way at the company. His focus is helping busy professionals lose weight, build muscle and stay in shape without living in a gym.
1. He worked as a personal trainer at Virgin Active in Johannesburg in 2018.
2. He moved to Cape Town in 2020.
3. His own website says SIYAGETFIT was born in Cape Town in 2020.
4. His YouTube channel was created in March 2022, and it now has more than 300 videos with about 20,500 subscribers.
Is Siya Molefe a full time triathlete?
That is how he describes himself now. His YouTube channel description reads “Full Time Triathlete & Content Creator”, and his Instagram bio labels him an endurance athlete.
The shift is visible in his race choices. A man who once chased stage condition in men’s physique now spends his season on long endurance events and HYROX. That mix is why his name appears next to both bodybuilding and endurance content.
What I could not verify is any specific triathlon result. Some bios say he completed the T100 London race. I found no race record, start list or report that confirms it. Skip that claim unless you can cite an official result sheet.
Who is Siya Molefe’s girlfriend?
One biography site names Linnea Hansen as his partner. It describes her as a videographer and content creator. That is the only source I found for the claim, and no news outlet or official page repeats it.
He has not announced a relationship, an engagement or a wedding on his public pages. So the honest answer is this. He may be in a relationship, but the name attached to him online is unconfirmed.
What is Siya Molefe’s net worth?
There is no official figure. Because he is a private business owner, no company can put a number on his earnings.
This number you’re likely to get most frequently is 500,000 dollars in 2026. That number comes from a biography site that shows no working. Consider it a wild guess.
We can only say where his money is likely coming from.
1. Online coaching subscriptions through the SIYAGETFIT app.
2. Ambassadoring brands and brand partnerships.
3. YouTube and socials content revenue.
4. One off coaching and appearance work.
How many followers does Siya Molefe have?
His main home is Instagram. He has approximately 313,000 followers on his Instagram account, @siyagetfit, with approximately 1,000 posts. The numbers change each week; use them as a reference point for November 2026.
The same name has approximately 20,500 subscribers on the YouTube channel. His X name is @siyagetfit_ and it has fewer followers.
This is the norm for a coach. Short videos will grab attention, while longer ones will be appreciated by only a handful of fans who desire full sessions.
Which brands does Siya Molefe work with?
The list of brands is in his personal bios, and there has been a change in the brands over the years.
His current Instagram bio lists Hyperice South Africa, Rise South Africa, Get Revive, The Harvest Table, Dis-Chem Living Fit and Tifosi Sports. On his X bio he has Nutricon SA, Bang Energy, and Skullcandy.
There are mentions of RISE Wellness and Liftfit Sportswear within some older profiles. Use his current bios and say when you checked them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siya Molefe’s real name?
His real name is Siyabonga Molefe. The short form is Siya, and The Gift is his bodybuilding nickname.
What is Siya Molefe’s age?
His date of birth is not published. In 2021 he was reported as being 22 years old and his HYROX results are in the men’s 25-29 category. That points to a birth year around 1998 or 1999, so about 27 or 28 in 2026.
What is Siya Molefe’s height?
Blogs report 5 feet 9 inches and about 200 pounds. These are not confirmed by a listing of official athletes.
Does Siya Molefe have a wife?
There is no record of a marriage. One site claims that his girlfriend is Linnea Hansen, however this is unverified.
What does Siya Molefe equate to?
The estimate for a biography site in 2026 is 500,000 dollars, according to a biography site. This is an estimated number as there is no official figure.
Has Siya Molefe won any bodybuilding title?
Yes. At the overall NPC Worldwide William Bonac Classic South Africa Regional (2022), he won the men’s physique title, as well as the novice and class C titles. In addition, he has finished first at the June 2022 NPC Worldwide Muscle Mulisha GrandPrix Pro Qualifier.
Does Siya Molefe compete in HYROX?
Yes. He races in the PRO division and has five listed races, with a best solo time of 1:22:15 at HYROX Cape Town 2025.