1. Keo Motsepe (1989)

Dancer

Professional dance partner on Dancing with the Stars who joined the cast of the internationally-acclaimed theatrical dance sensation Burn the Floor in 2012. He made his television debut performing on Strictly Come...

2. Glynis Johns (1923)

British Stage And Film Actress D

Actress who played a suffragette mom in Mary Poppins and appeared in the sitcom Glynis. Her prolific career was highlighted by her performances in The Court Jester, Mad About Men and A...

3. Melinda Bam (1989)

Miss South Africa 2011 Contestan

Model and beauty queen who first rose to fame as the winner of Miss South Africa 2011. She then went on to represent the nation in the Miss Universe pageant...

4. Elon Musk (1971)

Ceo Of Spacex

American Engineer who founded PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla Motors and Neuralink. In January 2021, he was the richest person in the world with a net worth of $188 billion.

5. Michael Le (2000)

TikTok Star

Social media personality who features his dance content on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and YouNow under the handle justmaiko. He has over 51 million fans on TikTok. 

6. Kurt Darren (1970)

South African Musician

Afrikaans pop artist who gained national success in South Africa for his 2002 album, Meisie, Meisie.

7. Robert Calvert (1945)

Actor

A South African-born author, dramatist, poet, songwriter, and musician of the late 20th Century, he is best known for such albums as Lucky Leif and the Longships (1975) and Hype...

8. Chad Da Don (1993)

Rapper

Rapper and music producer known otherwise as Chad, he rose to fame in 2016 following the release of his debut studio album The Book of Chad. Some of his popular...

9. Nicky Hambleton-Jones (1971)

TV Show Host

Famous for hosting the British reality beauty show 10 Years Younger, she is also notable as the writer of a number of beauty and nutrition books, including How to Look...

10. Zain Bhikha (1974)

South African Singer-songwriter

South African singer best known for performing Islam nasheed songs. He has released albums such as HOPE and Better Day. He also sang backup vocals in the film The Lion King.

11. George Coetzee (1986)

Professional Golfer

South African golfer best known for his many Sunshine Tour wins, including 2 in 2008. He won the Joburg Open in his first appearance on a European Tour in February...

12. Kgosi Ntlhe (1994)

South African Footballer

Notable as a defender with the Peterborough United F.C., Ntlhe also played for the South African national soccer team and was briefly loaned to St. Albans City.

13. Roger Michell (1956)

Film Director

Respected English theatre and film director whose work included the 1982 award-winning play Private Dick as well as popular films like Notting Hill.

14. Nana Meriwether (1985)

Miss Usa 2012 Delegate

Journalist for Harper's Bazaar magazine who rose to fame as the Miss USA pageant winner in 2012. She assumed the title following Olivia Culpo's winning of Miss Universe. She had...

15. Pierre Spies (1985)

South African Rugby Union Player

Rugby number eight who joined the Bulls in 2005 and the Springboks in 2006. He became known for his ball carrying abilities.

16. Gareth Cliff (1977)

Radio Host

Radio host and reality TV judge who is best known for his time as a judge on the South African reality TV series Idols.

17. Roelof Botha (1973)

Entrepreneur

Renowned South African venture capitalist and actuary known for his work with major companies like YouTube and PayPal. He has been ranked in the top thirty of Forbes' Midas List...

18. Oti Mabuse (1990)

Dancer

Dancer first known on the German rendition of Strictly Come Dancing, she made an appearance on the thirteenth series of the original British series. She also became a South African Latin...

19. Arnold Vosloo (1962)

South African-american Actor

He played Imohtep in the cult classic films The Mummy and The Mummy Returns. In G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, he portrayed Zartan.

20. Branden Grace (1988)

Professional Golfer

Golfer who, at the 2017 Open Championship, became the first man to record a sub-63 score in a major. He has played for the International Team at the Presidents Cup multiple times...

21. Faf du Plessis (1984)

South African Cricketer

Batsman and bowler who has played domestically for teams like the Chennai Super Kings. He represented his native South Africa in the 2011 Cricket World Cup and was named as...

22. AB de Villiers (1984)

South African Cricketer

South African cricketer known for being one of modern game's best batsmen. He's served as South Africa's Test, One Day International, and Twenty20 captain.

23. Petronel Malan (1976)

South African Musician

One of South Africa's greatest pianists and one of the youngest people to come in first at the SABC Music Prize Competition.

24. Edwin Cameron (1953)

Supreme Court Justice

Justice of the Constitutional Court of South Africa known for his proactive stances on human rights issues. He is the first senior office holder in South Africa to openly admit...

25. Sharlto Copley (1973)

South African Actor And Director

Gained recognition as the star of the Oscar-nominated film District 9. He also portrayed Agent M. Kruger in Elysium and Stefan in the 2014 film Maleficent. 

26. Steve Hofmeyr (1964)

South African Musician

Afrikaans folk artist who released the hit albums Desertbound and Beautiful Noise.

27. Kimbal Musk (1972)

Entrepreneur And Environmentalis

Entrepreneur best known as the owner of The Kitchen Cafe restaurants and as the co-founder of the non-profit organization The Kitchen Community.

28. Willem Alberts (1984)

Rugby Union Player

Lock-loose forward who joined the Sharks in 2010 after spending four years with the Lions.

29. Tjaart van der Walt (1974)

Professional Golfer

Tjaart van der Walt is a South African professional golfer.

30. Deon Kruis (1974)

South African Cricketer

Gideon Jacobus Kruis popularly known as Deon Kruis is a South African first-class cricketer who played in England with Yorkshire County Cricket Club for five seasons from 2004 to 2009....

31. Ashleigh Moolman (1985)

South African Racing Cyclist

Ashleigh Moolman Pasio is South African professional female road bicycle racer for UCI team Lotto-Belisol Ladiesteam. She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Women's road race finishing 16th...

32. Louis Klazinga (1985)

Namibian Cricketer

Louis Klazinga is a Namibian cricketer. After playing for Eldoraigne High School in Centurion Gauteng he first played for Namibia in October 2006 as a pace bowler and tail-end batsman...

33. Niku Kruger (1991)

unknow

Niku Kruger is a former South African-born American rugby union player who played scrum-half for the Denver Stampede. Kruger has also played for the Glendale Raptors. He played college rugby...

34. Bennett Mnguni (1974)

Association Footballer

Thabo Bennett Mnguni is a South African football midfielder for Okktha United FC.

35. Kevin Latouf (1985)

English Cricketer

Kevin John Latouf is a South African born English cricketer. Latouf is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm medium pace.

36. Shaun de Jager (1991)

Olympic Sprinter

Shaun de Jager is a South African sprinter. He competed in the 4 × 400 m relay event at the 2012 Summer Olympics. At the 2012 Summer Olympics de Jager...

37. Boy-Boy Mosia (1985)

Association Footballer

Boy-Boy Mosia is a former South African soccer player.

38. Frits Potgieter (1974)

South African Discus Thrower

s Potgieter is a retired South African athlete who comepted mostly in the discus throw. He won the silver medal at the 1992 World Junior Championships as well as several...

39. Werner Lupberger (1975)

South African Racing Driver

Lupberger is a South African racing driver. He has competed in such series as the British Formula Three Championship Italian Formula 3000 and International Formula 3000.

40. Hendrick Mokganyetsi (1975)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Hendrick Mokganyetsi is a South African sprinter who specializes in the 400 meters. His personal best time is 44. 59 seconds achieved in September 2000 in Yokohama. He also has...

41. Rynier Bernardo (1991)

Rugby Player

Rynier Mark Bernardo is a South African rugby union player currently playing with the Ospreys. His regular position is lock.

42. Gerhard Vosloo (1979)

South African Rugby Union Player

Gerhard Vosloo is a South African rugby union player. His position is Flanker and he currently plays for Clermont Auvergne in the Top 14. He began his career with the...

43. Darren Fichardt (1975)

Professional Golfer

Darren Clive Fichardt is a South African professional golfer who plays on both the European and Sunshine Tours. Fichardt was born in Pretoria and grew up in Centurion Gauteng. He...

44. Antoinette Louw (1975)

South African Actor

Antoinette Louw is a South African actress best known for her role as Inge the manager of the boutique in the popular South African soap opera 7de Laan.

45. Anna Amelia Obermeyer (Unknow)

South African Botanist

Anna Amelia Obermeyer was a South African botanist who worked at the Botanical Research Institute in Pretoria.

46. Jaco van Zyl (1979)

Professional Golfer

Jaco Phillipus van Zyl is a professional golfer from South Africa. Van Zyl was born in Pretoria. He won the South African Amateur Championship in 2000 and turned professional the...

47. Harold Strachan (1925)

Writer

Harold Strachan is a South African writer. He served in the South African Air Force during World War Two. After the war he became an art teacher. He was arrested...

48. David Mark Richardson (1958)

South African Biologist

David Mark Richardson is a South African ecologist particularly known for his work on invasive species especially invasive trees and shrubs.

49. Heerden Herman (1990)

South African Swimmer

Heerden Herman is a South African swimmer. At the 2012 Summer Olympics he competed in the Men's 400 metre freestyle finishing in 25th place in the heats failing to reach...

50. AJ le Roux (1990)

Rugby Player

Abraham Jacobus le Roux is a South African rugby union player currently playing with the Griffons. His usual position is hooker.