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1929

Lewis Wolpert, South African-English biologist, author, and academic (died 2021)

Lewis Wolpert, South African-English biologist, author, and academic (died 2021)

1988

Candice Swanepoel, South African supermodel and philanthropist

Candice Swanepoel, South African supermodel and philanthropist

1966

Allan Donald, South African cricketer and coach

Allan Donald, South African cricketer and coach

1940

Manfred Mann, South African-English keyboard player and producer

Manfred Mann, South African-English keyboard player and producer

1918

Albertina Sisulu, South African anti-apartheid activist (died 2011)

Albertina Sisulu, South African anti-apartheid activist (died 2011)

1971

Amanda Coetzer, South African tennis player

Amanda Coetzer, South African tennis player

1946

Elizabeth Connell, South African mezzo-soprano (died 2012)

Elizabeth Connell, South African mezzo-soprano (died 2012)

1927

Allan Hendrickse, South African minister and politician (died 2005)

Allan Hendrickse, South African minister and politician (died 2005)

1847

Koos de la Rey, South African Boer general (died 1914)

Koos de la Rey, South African Boer general (died 1914)

1924

John Brereton Barlow, South African cardiologist and physician (died 2008)

John Brereton Barlow, South African cardiologist and physician (died 2008)

1955

Glynis Barber, South African-English actress

Glynis Barber, South African-English actress

1990

Mark Swanepoel, South African rugby player

Mark Swanepoel, South African rugby player

1983

Luke Watson, South African rugby player

Luke Watson, South African rugby player

1986

Matty Pattison, South African-English footballer

Matty Pattison, South African-English footballer

1958

Jonathan Shapiro, South African political cartoonist who uses the pseudonym Zapiro

Jonathan Shapiro, South African political cartoonist who uses the pseudonym Zapiro

1917

Oliver Tambo, South African lawyer and politician (died 1993)

Oliver Tambo, South African lawyer and politician (died 1993)

1965

Paul du Toit, South African painter and sculptor (died 2014)

Paul du Toit, South African painter and sculptor (died 2014)

1975

Keryn Jordan, South African footballer (died 2013)

Keryn Jordan, South African footballer (died 2013)

1935

Gary Player, South African golfer and sportscaster

Gary Player, South African golfer and sportscaster

1909

Hans Mork, South African-Australian rugby league player (died 1960)

Hans Mork, South African-Australian rugby league player (died 1960)