12 Famous South Africans

There might be more famous South Africans than you think. 4 and 10 may be a big surprise!

Here are 12 of the most famous South Africans:

1. Nelson Mandela – Anti-apartheid revolutionary and former President of South Africa.
2. Desmond Tutu – Archbishop and social rights activist.
3. Charlize Theron – Academy Award-winning actress and UN Messenger of Peace.
4. Elon Musk – Entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX, Tesla and X(Twitter).
5. Trevor Noah – Comedian and former host of “The Daily Show.”
6. Miriam Makeba – Internationally acclaimed singer and civil rights activist.
7. F.W. de Klerk – Former President and a key figure in ending apartheid.
8. Steve Biko – Anti-apartheid activist and leader of the Black Consciousness Movement.
9. Caster Semenya – Olympic champion and middle-distance runner.
10. J.R.R. Tolkien – Renowned author of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit.”
11. Gary Player – World famous golfer known as the ‘Black Knight’.
12. Dave Matthews – Musician famous for the Dave Matthews Band.

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Please note that the fame and recognition of individuals can change over time, and there might have been developments or new figures that have gained prominence since then.