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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
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
4. J. R. R. 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
6. 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
7. Trevor Noah
Male. South African comedian and television host
9. Behati Prinsloo
11. Motsi Mabuse
Female. South African-German dancer and television personality
12. Justin Rose
13. Kotaro Matsushima
Male. South African-Japanese rugby union footballer
First Name: Kotaro
Last Name: Matsushima
Born on February 26, 1993
(age 28)
Born in South Africa, Gauteng
14. Steve Biko
Male. anti-apartheid activist in South Africa
First Name: Steve
Last Name: Biko
Born on December 18, 1946
Died on September 12, 1977 (aged 30)
Born in South Africa, Eastern Cape
15. AB de Villiers
Male. South African cricketer
16. Troye Sivan
17. Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters
Female. South African model, Miss Universe 2017
18. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Female. South African activist and politician
First Name: Winnie
Born on September 26, 1936
Died on April 2, 2018 (aged 81)
Born in South Africa, Eastern Cape
19. Kyle Edmund
20. Steve Nash
Male. Canadian professional basketball player
Basketballer, Sportsperson