Famous People Born in South Africa

South Africa has been the birthplace of many influential figures. Explore a curated list of notable individuals born in South Africa - from living celebrities to historical personalities who have shaped their fields. Each profile includes birthplace details and an interactive map to help you explore their origins geographically.

Famous People Born by City

Johannesburg Cape Town Springfield Mvezo Pretoria Port Elizabeth Benoni Munsieville

🗺️ Birthplaces in South Africa

12 Famous People born in South Africa

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Lauren Beukes

Novelist Born on June 5th, 1976 in Johannesburg, South Africa
J. M. Coetzee, Writer - born in Cape Town, South Africa

J. M. Coetzee

Writer Born on February 9th, 1940 in Cape Town, South Africa
Nadine Gordimer, Writer - born in Springfield, South Africa

Nadine Gordimer

Writer Born on November 20th, 1923 in Springfield, South Africa
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Deborah Levy

Novelist Born on August 6th, 1959 in Johannesburg, South Africa
Miriam Makeba, Singer - born in Johannesburg, South Africa

Miriam Makeba

Singer Born on March 4th, 1932 in Johannesburg, South Africa
Nelson Mandela, Political Leader - born in Mvezo, South Africa

Nelson Mandela

Political Leader Born on 1918 in Mvezo, South Africa
Elon Musk, Entrepreneur - born in Pretoria, South Africa

Elon Musk

Entrepreneur Born on June 28th, 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa
Koleka Putuma, Poet - born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Koleka Putuma

Poet Born on March 22nd, 1993 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Charlize Theron, Actor, Producer - born in Benoni, South Africa

Charlize Theron

Actor, Producer Born on August 7th, 1975 in Benoni, South Africa
Desmond Tutu, Activist - born in Munsieville, South Africa

Desmond Tutu

Activist Born on October 7th, 1931 in Munsieville, South Africa
Wayde van Niekerk, Athlete, Track and Field - born in Cape Town, South Africa

Wayde van Niekerk

Athlete, Track and Field Born on July 15th, 1992 in Cape Town, South Africa
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Mary Watson

Novelist Born on May 31st, 1975 in Cape Town, South Africa