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1953

Jani Allan, English-South African journalist and author (died 2023)

Jani Allan, English-South African journalist and author (died 2023)

1977

South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko dies in police custody.

South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko dies in police custody.

1968

Richard Snell, South African cricketer and physiotherapist

Richard Snell, South African cricketer and physiotherapist

1977

Steve Biko, South African activist (born 1946)

Steve Biko, South African activist (born 1946)

1977

South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko died after being beaten in police custody in Port Elizabeth.

South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko died after being beaten in police custody in Port Elizabeth.

1963

Robin Smith, South African-English cricketer

Robin Smith, South African-English cricketer

1960

Kevin Carter, South African photojournalist (died 1994)

Kevin Carter, South African photojournalist (died 1994)

2024

Pravin Gordhan, South African politician (born 1949)

Pravin Gordhan, South African politician (born 1949)

1957

Kepler Wessels, South African cricketer, coach, and sportscaster

Kepler Wessels, South African cricketer, coach, and sportscaster

1919

Olga Lowe, South African-English actress (died 2013)

Olga Lowe, South African-English actress (died 2013)

1996

Juliet Prowse, Indian-South African actress, singer, and dancer (born 1937)

Juliet Prowse, Indian-South African actress, singer, and dancer (born 1937)

1971

Wayne Ferreira, South African tennis player

Wayne Ferreira, South African tennis player

1946

Mike Procter, South African cricketer, coach, and referee (died 2024)

Mike Procter, South African cricketer, coach, and referee (died 2024)

1995

Harry Calder, South African cricketer (born 1901)

Harry Calder, South African cricketer (born 1901)

1987

Burry Stander, South African cyclist (died 2013)

Burry Stander, South African cyclist (died 2013)

1959

Dave Richardson, South African cricketer, manager, and lawyer

Dave Richardson, South African cricketer, manager, and lawyer

1952

Karen Muir, South African swimmer and physician (died 2013)

Karen Muir, South African swimmer and physician (died 2013)

1939

Breyten Breytenbach, South African-French poet and painter (died 2024)

Breyten Breytenbach, South African-French poet and painter (died 2024)

1971

Mike Catt, South African-English rugby player and coach

Mike Catt, South African-English rugby player and coach

1973

Mark Shuttleworth, South African-English businessman

Mark Shuttleworth, South African-English businessman