List of Famous people born in Benoni, South Africa

Charlize Theron is a South African and American actress and producer. One of the world's highest-paid actresses, Theron is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award. In 2016, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Bryan Gary Habana OIS is a South African former rugby union player who played as a wing. He most recently played for Toulon in the French Top 14 competition, and for the South Africa national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Rugby Union players in history.

Barbara Hogan is a former Minister of Health and of Public Enterprises in the Cabinet of South Africa.

Christoff Van Heerden is a South African former professional racing cyclist. In 2010 he won the South African National Road Race Championships.

Johannes Nicolaas 'Johan' Ackermann is a South African rugby union coach and former player. He played as a lock during his playing career between 1995 and 2007. He is currently head coach at Red Hurricanes.