List of Famous people born in South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. With over 59 million people, it is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of 1,221,037 square kilometres (471,445 sq mi). South Africa has three capital cities: executive Pretoria, judicial Bloemfontein and legislative Cape Town. The largest city is Johannesburg. About 80% of South Africans are of Black African ancestry, divided among a variety of ethnic groups speaking different African languages. The remaining population consists of Africa's largest communities of European, Asian, and multiracial ancestry.
2. Nelson Mandela
Rolihlahla Mandela
Male. former President of South Africa, anti-apartheid activist
First Name: Nelson
Last Name: Mandela
Died on December 5, 2013 (aged 95)
Born in South Africa, Eastern Cape
5. Louis Oosthuizen
Male. professional golfer
First Name: Louis
Last Name: Oosthuizen
Born on October 19, 1982
(age 39)
Born in South Africa, Western Cape
6. Steve Nash
Male. Canadian professional basketball player
Basketballer, Sportsperson
7. Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma
Male. 4th President of South Africa
8. Devon Conway
10. J. R. R. Tolkien
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
Male. British philologist and author of classic high fantasy works
First Name: J.
Last Name: Tolkien
Died on September 2, 1973 (aged 81)
Born in South Africa, Free State
11. Kevin Anderson
12. Oscar Pistorius
Male. South African Paralympic athlete
First Name: Oscar
Last Name: Pistorius
Born on November 22, 1986
(age 34)
Born in South Africa, Gauteng
13. Motsi Mabuse
Female. South African-German dancer and television personality
14. Zozibini Tunzi
Female. South African model, Miss Universe 2019
15. Kimbal Musk
Male. South African-born Canadian American entrepreneur and environmentalist
16. BJ Watling
Male. New Zealand cricketer
17. Justin Rose
18. Trevor Noah
Male. South African comedian and television host
19. AB de Villiers
Male. South African cricketer
20. Lesley-Ann Brandt
Female. South African born Actress
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