1. Jordy Smith (1988)

South African Surfer

Surfer who is known for his accolades earned on the World Championship Tour, surfing's top tier of competition. He won the World Qualifying Series in 2007.

2. Loyiso Gijana (1999)

Soul Singer

Singer who found stardom as a contestant on the eleventh season of the singing competition Idols South Africa, where he made the top 8. His renditions of songs like Sam Smith's...

3. Adam Ladell (1999)

YouTube Star

YouTube vlogger and musician who is known for his TicTwitchTeen channel. He has gained popularity there for his frequent, and open, discussions on ADHD, Tourette's Syndrome, and other mental disorders,...

4. Vicky Vee Jonas (1999)

Instagram Star

Vicky Vee Jonas is a famous Instagram Star, who was born on March 9, 1999 in South Africa. Beauty and fashion influencer on Instagram and YouTube most notable for her...

5. Alice Krige (1954)

South African Actress And Produc

Played Sybil Gordon in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire. She won a Best Supporting Actress Saturn Award in 1997 for her role as the Borg Queen in Star Trek:...

6. Sho Madjozi (1992)

Rapper

Rapper who is known for rapping in Xitsonga and Kiswahili. She has incorporated colorful fashion into her act. 

7. Katlego Mphela (1984)

Association Footballer

South African soccer player nicknamed "Killer" who has represented his home country at tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations. In 2010, He was voted PSL...

8. Lindiwe Sisulu (1954)

South African Politician

South African politician who is known for having served as the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, the Minister of Human Settlements, the Minister of Public Service and Administration, and...

9. Tyla Rattray (1985)

South African Motorcycle Racer

South African professional motocross racer who is also known for training a variety of other motocross teams. 

10. Clement Maosa (1988)

Tv Actor

Actor who is known for his work throughout the South African entertainment industry. He is particularly known for his role as Zamokuhle Seakamela on the South African soap opera Skeem...

11. Chelsea Humfrey (1994)

Reality Star

South African reality television personality who rose to fame after appearing as a contestant on the fourth season of Big Brother Mzansi. 

12. Anton Nel (1961)

American Musician

Classical artist who performed at such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, and the Metropolitan Museum.

13. Ryan Tendoeschate (1980)

Cricket Player

All-rounder, right-handed batter and bowler, played internationally for the Netherlands national team and debuted for Essex in 2003.

14. Lerato Tshabalala (1980)

Non-fiction Author

Non-fiction author who published her first book The Way I See It: The Musings of a Black Woman in the Rainbow Nation in 2016.

15. Kedibone Mkhabela (1980)

TV Show Host

South African television and radio personality most famous for her hosting work with SABC1, including the youth talk show Mzansi Insider. She is also known for her acting on the soap opera...

16. Donovan Goliath (1980)

Comedian

Standup comedian trademarking for his fusion of truth and storytelling, often using impressions and characters he has invented. Since his comedy career began in 2010, he has performed at popular...

17. Sashi Naidoo (1980)

TV Show Host

Television show host and personality who is recognized for having co-hosted the SABC 3 program Tongue in Cheek. She has also hosted the Shoprite Checkers Annual Suppliers Awards and the International Mohair...

18. Trevor Gumbi (1980)

Comedian

Comedian and TV personality who is recognized for his work on the SABC1 sitcom Ses'Top La. As an active Twitter user, he built a fan base of over 550,000 followers on...

19. Sphe Ngwenya (1980)

DJ

South African DJ and radio host who goes by the stage name DJ Sphectacula. He and his partner DJ Naves (Lebogang Naves) are known as the Kings of the Weekend...

20. Younes B (1980)

Music Producer

Moroccan producer and DJ who became a staple of his home country's electronic music scene in the 90's. He is best known for original tracks like "Marrakesh" as well as...

21. Adriaan Basson (1980)

Journalist

Investigative journalist who began writing for The Mail and The Guardian in 2007, and became the editor-in-chief of News24 in 2016. In 2012, he won the CNN African Journalist of the...

22. Brian Mtongana (1980)

Family Member

Graphic designer most well known as the husband of internationally renowned chef and television personality Siba Mtongana.

23. Tshifhiwa Munyai (1985)

South African Boxer

Professional boxer and former Commonwealth bantamweight title holder. He has also held a boxing title in the IBO super-bantamweight class.

24. Koos Du Plessis (1945)

Folk Singer

Koos Du Plessis is a famous Folk Singer, who was born on May 10, 1945 in South Africa. South African singer who was best known for Laurika Rauch’s cover of...

25. Kim Engelbrecht (1980)

Actress

South African actress who is famous for her roles across television. She rose to fame for her portrayal of Lolly de Klerk on the South African soap Isidingo, and later gained...

26. Louise Carver (1869)

Actress

American actress who has starred in various films and productions including Romeo and Juliet in 1908 and in the Broadway play Mrs. Henpecks from 1912 to 1913.

27. Alviro Petersen (1980)

South African Cricketer

Right-handed batsman who made his Test debut with South Africa in 2010 and made his first-class debut in 2001 with Northerns.

28. Robbie Wessels (1980)

South African Singer

Singer who went viral with the track "Leeuloop," which was used in a popular Vodacom commercial in which he can be seen dancing alongside a crew of backup dancers. The song...

29. C Louis Leipoldt (1880)

Poet

C Louis Leipoldt is a famous Poet, who was born on December 28, 1880 in South Africa. Remembered for his works in the Afrikaans language, this acclaimed South African poet...

30. Brent Russell (1980)

South African Rugby Union Player

Fan favorite utility back who has played professionally around the world, including South Africa, England, and France.

31. Lindiwe Mazibuko (1980)

South African Politician

Politician, musician and academic who served as Parliamentary Leader of the opposition from 2011 to 2014. She resigned in order to undertake her master's at Harvard University. 

32. Solly Msimanga (1980)

Politician

Politician who became mayor of The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality within Pretoria in 2016. He was elected into the position after the Democratic Alliance won that year.

33. Kandyse McClure (1980)

South African Actor

Canadian actress best known for playing Anastasia Dualla on the series Battlestar Galactica. She has starred in the Netflix original series Hemlock Grove as Dr. Clementine.

34. Kevin Pietersen (1980)

English Cricketer

South African cricketer who has played for the Melbourne Stars, the Quetta Gladiators and the Hollywoodbets Dolphins. He signed with the Rising Pune Supergiants in 2016.

35. Francois Van Coke (1980)

Rock Singer

South African punk rock musician who rose to fame as lead singer of the band Van Coke Kartel and Fokofpolisiekar. Van Coke Kartel's second album won a SAMA (South African Music...

36. Mmusi Maimane (1980)

Politician

South African politician who became the leader of his country's opposition Democratic Alliance in 2015. He was named the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly of South Africa...

37. Gabriel Temudzani (1980)

Actor And Tv Presenter

South African actor and host best known for his work on the popular soap opera Muvhango. He's played Chief Azwindini on the show since 2000.

38. J.R.R. Tolkien (1892)

Writer

English author, poet, and professor who wrote The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He was ranked by The Times, a London newspaper, as one of the 50...

39. Lindley Evans (1895)

Australian Musician

Known for his 41-year piano-duet collaboration with Frank Hutchens. For 30 years he was ABC Radio's Mr Melody Man. He wrote film scores for Charles Chauvel's 'Forty Thousand Horsemen' in...

40. Roy Campbell (1901)

Poet

South African poet who became known for his rhymed, satirical verse. His best-known works include Flowering Reeds and The Flaming Terrapin.

41. Andrew Surman (1986)

Footballer

English midfielder who joined Norwich City in 2010 after previously playing for Southampton and the Wolverhampton Wanderers. In 2014, he would officially join Bournemouth after being on loan for them...

42. Nelson Mandela (1918)

South African Politician And Ant

South African revolutionary and politician who radically changed the conditions of the Apartheid state of South Africa by addressing institutionalized racism and inequality. He served 27 years in prison and,...

43. Ben Schoeman (1905)

Politician

South African politician who served as the Minister of Labour from 1948 to 1954 and Minister of Transport from 1954 to 1974.

44. Walter Battiss (1906)

South African Painter

South African artist remembered for being the creator of the famous fictional, utopian island known as Fook Island. He served as a Professor of Fine Art at the University of...

45. Ryk Neethling (1977)

Swimmer

South African Olympic swimmer who became the first to represent his country in four consecutive games.

46. Cecil Afrika (1988)

Rugby Union Player

He joined South Africa's sevens national team in 2009, where he led them to a bronze medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

47. Georgina Grenville (1975)

South African Model

South African model recognized for her work with Tom Ford and her numerous fashion covers.

48. Maude Lloyd (1908)

Dancer

Maude Lloyd is a famous Dancer, who was born on August 16, 1908 in South Africa. Former dancer and critic, most remembered for forming the Ballet Rambert. According to Astrologers,...

49. Craig Howes (1989)

Photographer

Photographer, filmmaker and media mogul who is known for his landscape shots from different destinations throughout the world. Based in South Africa, he mainly focuses on documenting life in Zulu...

50. Lynn Forbes (1968)

Blogger

Blogger and inspirational speaker who aims to challenge the stigmas surrounding childhood abuse and trauma through her personal blog, According to Glammy. She created the Lynn Forbes Foundation to create a...