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Information about South Africa
- With its Country Official Name, the Republic of South Africa.South Africa's capital city is Cape Town which can be found in Southern Africa, Africa.South Africa is an independent county.The dailing code for the country is (+27)
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Today in History for April 19
On this day in 2006
- DEATHS
- Ellen Kuzwayo, South African member of parliament (ANC) and noted writer (" Call me Woman"), who died at 91.
On this day in 1998
- BIRTHS
- Manuel Rass, South African rugby union footballer (1998-), Somerset West, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1996
- EVENTS
- South Africa defeat Pakistan to win the Pepsi Cup in Sharjah.
On this day in 1995
- BIRTHS
- Madrie Le Roux, South African tennis player, Uitenhage, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1994
- EVENTS
- Inkatha ends boycott of South African multi-racial election.
- BIRTHS
- Renske Stoltz,, Mbombela, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1993
- BIRTHS
- Pablo Becker, South African association football player, Los Quirquinchos, born in Argentina.
On this day in 1992
- BIRTHS
- Tony Jantjies, South African rugby union footballer, Cape Town, born in South Africa.
- Matt Miszczak, Instagram Star, born in South Africa.
- Barnie Boonzaaier, South African rugby union player, Pretoria, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1991
- BIRTHS
- Francois Venter, South African rugby union player, Bloemfontein, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1989
- BIRTHS
- Juan Language, South African rugby union footballer, Port Elizabeth, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1988
- BIRTHS
- Jaco Fourie, South African rugby union player, Bloemfontein, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1985
- BIRTHS
- Meyer Bosman, South African rugby union player, Bethlehem, born in South Africa.
- Richard RANTJIE, Soccer Player, born in South Africa .
On this day in 1984
- BIRTHS
- Lungile Tsolekile, Olympic field hockey player, Pretoria, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1983
- BIRTHS
- Garry Park, South African cricketer, Cape Town, born in South Africa.
- Ross Geldenhuys, South African rugby union player, Cape Town, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1980
- BIRTHS
- Clinton Hill, Australian sprinter, Johannesburg, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1979
- BIRTHS
- Bernard Loots, Dutch cricketer, Potchefstroom, born in South Africa.
- Candice Forword, South African field hockey player, Soweto, born in South Africa.
- Ronnie Uys, South African rugby union player, Pretoria, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1978
- BIRTHS
- Darren Whackhead Simpson, Radio Host, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1977
- BIRTHS
- Darren "whackhead"Simpson, South African comedian, South Africa, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1968
- BIRTHS
- Jason Lewis, American politician, South Africa, born in United States.
On this day in 1956
- BIRTHS
- Jane Taylor, South African writer, Uitenhage, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1948
- BIRTHS
- Marcelle Matthews, figure skater, Johannesburg, born in South Africa.
- Maye Musk, Canadian-born American model and dietitian, Regina, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1946
- POLITICS
- Leon Wessels, South African lawyer and Minister of Local Government, born in Kroonstad, South Africa.
On this day in 1944
- BIRTHS
- Derrick Townshend, cricketer, Johannesburg, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1942
- BIRTHS
- Eddie Kramer, audio engineer and producer, Cape Town, born in South Africa.
- Edwin "Eddie" Kramer, South African-British recording engineer, producer and photographer (Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Kiss, Rolling Stones, David Bowie, The Beatles), born in Cape Town, South Africa.
On this day in 1939
- BIRTHS
- Basil Van Rooyen, Race Car Driver, born in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Michael Gower Coleman, Roman Catholic bishop, Mahikeng, born in South Africa.
- Michael Macaulay, South African cricketer (Tvl, W Prov, OFS, NE Tvl, E Prov & S Afr), born in Durban, Natal.
- Mike Macaulay, South African cricketer, Durban, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1931
- POLITICS
- Kobie Coetsee, South African Minister of Defense (1993-94) and Minister of Justice (1980-93), born in Ladybrand, South Africa (d. 2000).
On this day in 1929
- BIRTHS
- Jackie Wiid, South African swimmer, Olympic athlete, Pretoria, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1920
- BIRTHS
- Keith Coster, Rhodesian Army general, Cape Town, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1909
- BIRTHS
- Frank Rushton,, Johannesburg, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1891
- BIRTHS
- John Holthouse, South African Air Force general, Johannesburg, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1885
- BIRTHS
- Len Tuckett, South African cricketer, Durban, born in South Africa.