List of Famous people born in South Africa

Prince Leka of Albania is the only child of the first Leka, Crown Prince of Albania, and Susan Cullen-Ward. Prince Leka was an official at the Albanian Ministry of Interior and in the past has served as an adviser at the Albanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Presidency. On 30 November 2011, he succeeded as head of the House of Zogu, titular King of the Albanians upon the death of his father. The prince is also known as Crown Prince Leka II after his father, who was referred to as Leka I.

Steven Jerome Pienaar is a South African former professional footballer and current assistant coach at Dutch amateur club SV Robinhood and Trainee Coach at the academy of AFC Ajax.

Ramdas Mohandas Gandhi was the third son of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was born in South Africa. He outlived his parents and all of his brothers. He and his wife Nirmala had three children; Sumitra Gandhi, Kanu Gandhi and Usha Gandhi. He was active in his father's Indian independence movement.

Jason Johannisen is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Margaret Gardiner is a South African journalist and beauty queen who is the winner of the Miss Universe 1978. She is the first South African woman to win the Miss Universe title. She was 18 years old when she won the pageant. After the 3 semi-final competitions, she entered the 5 finalists in 4th place, but ended up winning the pageant after answering the final question.

Makazole Drex Mapimpi is a South African professional rugby union player for the South Africa national team and the Sharks in Super Rugby. He usually plays as a winger. He was part of the winning Springboks of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan and scored a late try against England in the final.

Glynis Barber is a South African actress. She is best known for her portrayals of Sgt. Harriet Makepeace in the British police drama Dempsey and Makepeace, Glenda Mitchell in EastEnders, DCI Grace Barraclough in Emmerdale, Fiona Brake in Night and Day, and Soolin in Blake's 7.

Schalk Burger Brits is a South African former professional rugby union player who last played for the South Africa national team and the Bulls in Super Rugby. He primarily played as a hooker. He was part of the 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning team.

Raymond John "Ray" Leppan is a South African retired professional wrestler who is best known for his time in WWE as Adam Rose.

Kgosietsile Ntlhe is a South African footballer who plays as a defender for English League Two club Barrow.