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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 May 17
On this day in 1995
- DEATHS
- Nathan "Dambuza" Mdledle, South African singer (Manhattan Brothers) and actor, who died at 72.
On this day in 1991
- BIRTHS
- Neil Rautenbach, South African rugby union footballer, Cape Town, born in South Africa.
- Ruhan Nel, South African rugby union footballer, Port Elizabeth, born in South Africa.
- Jean Erasmus, tennis player (1991-), Johannesburg, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1990
- BIRTHS
- Jody Williams, South African singer, Cape Town, born in South Africa.
- Temba Bavuma, Cricket player of South Africa., Cape Town, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1989
- EVENTS
- Nelson Mandela (70) receives a BA from University of South Africa.
- BIRTHS
- Francois Brummer, South African rugby union footballer, Pretoria, born in South Africa.
- Stokkies Hanekom, South African rugby union footballer, Citrusdal, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1988
- BIRTHS
- Wayne Stevens, South African rugby union footballer, Bloemfontein, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1987
- BIRTHS
- Isaac Chilemba, South African boxer, Blantyre, born in Malawi.
On this day in 1986
- BIRTHS
- Carl Cachopa, New Zealand cricketer, Bloemfontein, born in South Africa.
- Johnathan Francke, South African rugby union footballer, Strand, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1983
- BIRTHS
- Jaco Bekker, South African rugby union player, Port Elizabeth, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1982
- BIRTHS
- Sibusiso MAHLANGU, Soccer Player, born in South Africa .
On this day in 1980
- BIRTHS
- Solomon MATHE, Soccer Player, born in South Africa .
On this day in 1977
- BIRTHS
- Natalie Fulton, Olympic field hockey player, Durban, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1976
- BIRTHS
- Marissa Vosloo-Jacobs,, Empangeni, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1971
- BIRTHS
- Ally Kuylaars, cricketer, Daveyton, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1968
- BIRTHS
- Mickey Arthur, South African cricketer, Johannesburg, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1964
- BIRTHS
- Michael Austen, cricketer, Paarl, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1960
- BIRTHS
- David Dennis, South African actor, Johannesburg, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1955
- BIRTHS
- David Schneider, tennis player, Johannesburg, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1954
- BIRTHS
- Michael Roberts, South African jockey, South Africa, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1952
- BIRTHS
- Saait Maajiet, South African cricketer (1952-2018), Vereeniging, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1950
- BIRTHS
- Mark Villiger, Liechtenstein judge, Louis Trichardt, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1947
- BIRTHS
- John Traicos, Cricket player of South Africa., Zagazig, born in Egypt.
On this day in 1931
- BIRTHS
- David Clapham, Racing driver and motor sport journalist from South Africa, Rawmarsh, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1922
- BIRTHS
- Toek Blignaut, South African writer, Bloemfontein, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1920
- DEATHS
- Maitland Hathorn, South African cricketer (325 runs in 12 Tests South African 1901-11), who died at 42.
On this day in 1912
- BIRTHS
- Dudley Helfrich, cricketer, Kimberley, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1901
- BIRTHS
- Betsie Verwoerd, politician, Middelburg, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1888
- BIRTHS
- Robert Hall, World War I flying ace, Colony of Natal, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1875
- BIRTHS
- John Bernard Arbuthnot, British soldier, banker, and journalist, Riebeek West, born in South Africa.
On this day in 1874
- BIRTHS
- Alfred Martin Duggan-Cronin, South African photographer, County Cork, born in Ireland.
On this day in 1838
- BIRTHS
- Liege Hulett, South African businessman, Graaff-Reinet, born in South Africa.