Famous people from South Africa
113 well-known people from South Africa in 4 categories, with birthdays, ages and life stories.
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Every group of famous people we follow in South Africa. Open a category to see who was born there, how old they are today and how they became famous.
ActorsWho are the most popular actors from South Africa? See them all in one list.View actors Singers & RappersWho are the most popular singers and rappers from South Africa? See them all in one list.View singers and rappers Football PlayersFamous football players born in South Africa, with their age, zodiac sign and short bio.View football players ModelsFamous models born in South Africa, with their age, zodiac sign and short bio.View models
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Best known from South Africa
All famous people from South Africa, most popular first. Tap a card to see their birthday, current age, zodiac sign and full life story.
ActorsCharlize TheronOscar-winning actress in Monster, Mad Max: Fury Road, and The Italian Job.View profile 
ModelsCandice SwanepoelFamous South African model best known for her work with Victoria's Secret.View profile 
ActorsArnold VoslooVillainous roles in The Mummy and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.View profile 
Football PlayersSteven PienaarSouth African professional footballer who played for Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, and Ajax.View profile 
Singers & RappersTylaGrammy-winning South African singer-songwriter behind the international hit song Water.View profile 
Football PlayersBenni McCarthySouth African former forward and manager of the Kenya national football team.View profile 
ActorsSharlto CopleyStar of District 9, Chappie, and Maleficent.View profile 
ActorsAlice KrigeAcclaimed star of Star Trek: First Contact and Chariots of Fire.View profile 
ActorsLesley-Ann BrandtStar of the television series Lucifer playing the role of Mazikeen.View profile FAQs
Famous people from South Africa
Charlize Theron, Candice Swanepoel, Arnold Vosloo are among the best-known people from South Africa on our list.
We list 113 well-known people from South Africa in 4 categories.
Actors, Singers & Rappers, Football Players, Models.