The primarily southern African genus Anypodetus is reviewed. Eight species are recognised, including three new to science – i.e. leucothrix (South Africa and Namibia), macroceros (Namibia) and phalaros (South Africa and Namibia). A key for their identification, and notes on their distribution and seasonal occurrence, are provided. A. rigidis Oldroyd, 1974 is synonymised with A. fasciatus Hermann, 1907. Lectotypes are designated for A. fasciatus Hermann, 1907, A. maculipennis Ricardo, 1925, and A. nigrifacies Ricardo, 1925.