South African Famouse Personalities

Miriam Makeba

Zenzile Miriam Makeba was a famous South African musician, actor and a keen civil rights activist. This biography profiles her childhood, family, personal life, career, achievements and gives some fun facts.

Born: 04 March 1932/ South African

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician. Check out this biography to know about her birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about her.

Born: 26 September 1936/ South African

Wilco Froneman

Wilco Froneman is a South African rugby player who came to limelight for his relationship with TV personality, Jonathan Van Ness. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 1986 AD/ South African

Watkin Tudor Jones

Watkin Tudor Jones is a South African rapper, songwriter, and actor. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 26 September 1974/ South African

Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah is a South African actor, comedian, writer, TV host, and producer. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 20 February 1984/ South African

Ernie Els

Theodore Ernest Els is a top-class South African professional golfer. This biography profiles his childhood, family, personal life, career, etc.

Born: 17 October 1969/ South African

Shaka

Zulu Emperor

Shaka kaSnzangakhona was an influential Zulu tribal monarch. This biography profiles his childhood, life history, achievements, rule, administration and timeline.

Born: 1787 AD/ South African

Sarah Baartman

A Freak Show Attraction

Sarah Baartman was a South African woman who became a source of amusement for the Europeans in 19th century due to her abnormally large buttocks. Let’s take a look at her childhood, family and life story.

Born: 1787 AD/ South African

Reeva Steenkamp

Reeva Steenkamp was an illustrious South African model who was shot dead by her famous Olympian boyfriend, Oscar Pistorius. This biography of Reeva Steenkamp provides detailed information about her childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

Born: 19 August 1983/ South African

Princess Charlene

Princess consort of Monaco

Princess Charlene is a former South African Olympic swimmer who, after her marriage to Prince Albert II, became the Princess of Monaco. This biography provides detailed information about her childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

Born: 25 January 1978/ South African

Paul Kruger

Paul Kruger was a political leader from South Africa, who also happens to be one of the founders of the Afrikaner nation. Check out this biography to know more about his childhood, family life and achievements.

Born: 10 October 1825/ South African

Patrice Motsepe

Patrice Motsepe is a South African mining businessman. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements, and fun facts about him.

Born: 28 January 1962/ South African

P. W. Botha

Former Prime Minister of South Africa

P. W. Botha was a South African politician who served as the prime minister of his country from 1978 to 1984 and as the first state president of his country from 1984 to 1989.

Born: 12 January 1916/ South African

Oscar Pistorius

Oscar Pistorius is an athlete of South African origin, who has fetched several laurels as a runner. This biography of Oscar Pistorius provides detailed information about his childhood, profile, career & timeline.

Born: 22 November 1986/ South African

J. M. Coetzee

One of the most celebrated writers in the English speaking countries and the Noble Prize winner, J. M. Coetzee is a South African author, linguist and essayist.

Born: 09 February 1940/ South African

Nikki Williams

Nikki Williams is a South African singer and songwriter known for her forceful and gutsy singing. This biography of Nikki Williams provides detailed information about her childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

Born: 09 November 1988/ South African

Nadine Gordimer

Nadine Gordimer was a Nobel Laureate in literature known for her work on racial issues. This biography of Nadine Gordimer provides detailed information about her childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

Born: 20 November 1923/ South African

Mzi Khumalo

Mzi Khumalo is a South African businessman, investor and mining entrepreneur. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and interesting facts about him.

Born: 04 November 1955/ South African

Moses Sithole

Moses Sithole is one of South Africa's most notorious criminals, who is currently serving imprisonment for at least 38 murders and 40 rapes.

Born: 17 November 1964/ South African

Max Theiler

Max Theiler was a South African-American virologist who developed a vaccine against yellow fever. This biography of Max Theiler provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

Born: 30 January 1899/ South African

Lucky Dube

Lucky Dube was a South African musician, regarded as the best reggae musician to have ever been born in South Africa.

Born: 03 August 1964/ South African

Lebo Mathosa

Lebo Mathosa was a rising South African pop star who had captivated numerous fans for over a decade before her untimely death in a car crash. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about her.

Born: 16 July 1977/ South African

Sobhuza II

Former King of Swaziland

King Sobhuza II of Swaziland was one of the longest reigning kings in the recorded history. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 22 July 1899/ South African

Kevin Carter

Kevin Carter was a Pulitzer Prize winning South African photojournalist. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 13 September 1960/ South African

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada is a South African cricket player. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, records, and achievements.

Born: 25 May 1995/ South African

John Kani

John Kani is a South African actor, voice actor, playwright and director. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 30 August 1942/ South African

Jacob Zuma

Fourth President of South Africa

Jacob Zuma is the former President of South Africa. This biography of Jacob Zuma provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

Born: 12 April 1942/ South African

Jackson Theron

Jackson Theron is one of the two adopted children of famous 'Academy Award'-winning actress Charlize Theron. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family, personal life, etc.

Born: 2011 AD/ South African

Ivanah Campbell

Ivanah Campbell is a six-year-old South African dancer who earned fame when videos of her dancing went viral on social media. Check out this biography to know more about her childhood, life, family, her passion for dancing and fun facts about her.

Born: 2013 AD/ South African

Hendrik Verwoerd

Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd was a Dutch-born South African politician. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 08 September 1901/ South African

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