African Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is a French-born Togolese football striker who currently plays for AS Cannes.In January 2008, signed

Is a French-born Togolese football striker who currently plays for AS Cannes.In January 2008, signed for Nîmes Olympique, formerly having terminated his contract with Montpellier HSC by mutual consent. On 24 August 2009 AS Cannes have signed the Togolese

Maud made his Davis Cup debut at the age of 18, and was a member of the squad that gained South Afri

Maud made his Davis Cup debut at the age of 18, and was a member of the squad that gained South Africa's only Davis Cup triumph in 1975. He was ranked in the Top 10 in South Africa for 10 successive years, and partnered Betty Stöve to the 1971 US Open mixed doubles final[3] against Billie Jean King and Owen Davidson (3–6, 5–7).

Is the former chief of the Metropolitan Police for Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. During the

Is the former chief of the Metropolitan Police for Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. During the apartheid era he was a member of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing of the African National Congress, and was convicted for, amongst others, of the 1986 bombing of Magoo's Bar / “Why Not” Restaurant in Durban, which killed 3 and injured 69. He applied for and was granted amnesty for this and other militant actions taken during his time with MK by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Was a cricketer and British army officer who, whilst serving in South Africa in 1896, played in thre

Was a cricketer and British army officer who, whilst serving in South Africa in 1896, played in three Tests for the South African cricket team. Much of his cricket was played when he held the rank of Major, but he eventually became a Brigadier-General.

Is a former first-class cricketer who played for both his native Rhodesia and Natal in the Currie Cu

Is a former first-class cricketer who played for both his native Rhodesia and Natal in the Currie Cup. Bentley lined up for Rhodesia for the first time in the 1978/79 Currie Cup. In the following season's campaign the team was renamed Zimbabwe-Rhodesia be

Is a Congolese football player who, as of 2007 was playing for TP Mazembe. He was part of the Congol

Is a Congolese football player who, as of 2007 was playing for TP Mazembe. He was part of the Congolese 2004 African Nations Cup team, who finished bottom of their group in the first round of competition, thus failing to secure qualification for the quart

Was a writer, poet and performer.Calvert moved to England when he was 2, and after schooling in Lond

Was a writer, poet and performer.Calvert moved to England when he was 2, and after schooling in London and Margate, began his career by writing poetry and in 1967 formed a Street Theatre group Street Dada Nihilismus.

Was an South African cricketer who played in one Test in 1899.

Was an South African cricketer who played in one Test in 1899.

Was a South African musician.Sithole was one of the finest exponents of the pennywhistle, his music

Was a South African musician.Sithole was one of the finest exponents of the pennywhistle, his music taking inspiration from the kwela and mbaqanga styles. Early in his career he played with the Kwela Kids in Cape Town and later with Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse in the Beaters in Johannesburg. Sithole’s prowess as a musician did not translate into financial success and by the late 1990s he was penniless, busking on the streets of Cape Town. A stint as musician-in-residence at the District Six Museum in Cape Town followed, ending as his health (compromised by heavy smoking) rapidly declined.

Was a member of South Africa's National Party, and was murdered together with his wife Jean-Cora in

Was a member of South Africa's National Party, and was murdered together with his wife Jean-Cora in 1977. They were survived by their two children, who were staying at their Roper Street home in Pretoria.The Smits were shot several times and stabbed in their Springs, Gauteng home on November 22, 1977. The words "RAU TEM" were spray-painted in red on the walls and kitchen cupboards. Dr. Smit was involved in a front company - SANTAM International - for the South African Government at the time.[citation needed] This was a company created to circumvent sanctions with regard to the procurement of sensitive military and economic resources.

Is a Ugandan professional soccer player who currently plays for Charlotte Eagles) in the USL Second

Is a Ugandan professional soccer player who currently plays for Charlotte Eagles) in the USL Second Division. Late in the 2006 Major League Soccer season he made one start for DC United, but was not signed to a professional contract by them. He then played the 2007 season with the Richmond Kickers before moving to the Charlotte Eagles for the 2008 season.

Is a Rwandan-American basketball player currently playing for CS Gaz Metan Medias of the Romanian Ba

Is a Rwandan-American basketball player currently playing for CS Gaz Metan Medias of the Romanian Basketball League. He is a member of the Rwanda national basketball team. Thomson played Division 1 college basketball at Fairfield University. Thomson later

Is a South African football (soccer) midfielder for Premier Soccer League club Ajax Cape Town. He ha

Is a South African football (soccer) midfielder for Premier Soccer League club Ajax Cape Town. He has a brother, Miguel Santo, who also plays for Vasco da Gama.

Is a South African cricketer, who bowls left arm spin. He is also a more than capable batsman, with

Is a South African cricketer, who bowls left arm spin. He is also a more than capable batsman, with a first class batting average of 26.35 as of 6 November 2005. His first class bowling average is a modest 36.36, however, and in Test matches it stands at

Is a South African artist, born 1976 in Cape Town, South Africa, now based in Berlin, Germany. In 19

Is a South African artist, born 1976 in Cape Town, South Africa, now based in Berlin, Germany. In 1998, he obtained a diploma in Fine Art from Technikon Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, followed by a postgraduate program at the South African School of Film, Television and Dramatic Art in Johannesburg.Working predominantly with everyday material like charcoal, chalk and paint, Rhode started out creating performances that are based on his own drawings of objects that he interacts with. He expanded and refined this practice into creating photography sequences and digital animations. These works are characterized by an interdisciplinary approach that brings aspects of performance, happening, drawing, film and photography together. Rhode often returns to his native South Africa, creating work in the streets of Johannesburg and continuously registering the traces of poverty and social inequality. An outstanding characteristic of his works is his addressing of social concerns in a playful and productive manner, incorporating these issues into his practice without simplifying or judging them.

Is a South African football (soccer) defender for Premier Soccer League club Mamelodi Sundowns and S

Is a South African football (soccer) defender for Premier Soccer League club Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa.

A Zambian footballer, who currently plays for Zanaco in Zambia. He signed for Russia's PFC Spartak

A Zambian footballer, who currently plays for Zanaco in Zambia. He signed for Russia's PFC Spartak Nalchik in July 2008 but could not link up with his team mates in Russia due to VISA problems he therefore returned to Zanaco in Zambia. Kola successfully scored 2 goals at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup and caught the eye of many European Clubs. He also scored 2 goals in a practice match against Zambia National U-20 Football team and another 2 against a German side in another practice match. He is currently Zambia national football team top scorer with 12 goals.

Is a South African former international footballer who played as a defender. Bush played mostly in h

Is a South African former international footballer who played as a defender. Bush played mostly in his native country for East London Celtic (he was born and bred in East London) and later Moroka Swallows but also had spells with Scottish side Dundee United and American team San Diego Sockers.[2]

Is a Sierra Leonean professional footballer who plays as midfielder for A.C. Milan, currently in the

Is a Sierra Leonean professional footballer who plays as midfielder for A.C. Milan, currently in their youth team. Strasser was discovered by one of his country's biggest clubs, F.C. Kallon at a local under-17 street football league in Freetown in 2007.

Is a Cape Verde International footballer who is currently unattached after completing the 2007/08 se

Is a Cape Verde International footballer who is currently unattached after completing the 2007/08 season with FC Vihren Sandanski in A PFG in Bulgaria. The striker signed with the Bulgarian club after canceling his contract with SL Benfica, club he belon

Is a Cape Verdean basketball player currently playing for Primero de Agosto of the Angolan Basketbal

Is a Cape Verdean basketball player currently playing for Primero de Agosto of the Angolan Basketball League. Prior to this, Mascarenhas played professional basketball in Portugal with F.C. Porto. Mascarenhas joined his Cape Verde teammate Marques Houtman

Is a Beninese football player who, as of 2004 was playing for La Roche-sur-Yon VF.He was part of the

Is a Beninese football player who, as of 2004 was playing for La Roche-sur-Yon VF.He was part of the Beninese 2004 African Nations Cup team, who finished bottom of their group in the first round of competition, thus failing to secure qualification for the

Is a DR Congolese international football player who currently plays for the Romanian Liga I team FC

Is a DR Congolese international football player who currently plays for the Romanian Liga I team FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt. He made his first cap for Congo DR national football team against Gabon on 25 March, 2008.

Is a South African cricketer who plays domestically for Titans and has represented South Africa in L

Is a South African cricketer who plays domestically for Titans and has represented South Africa in Limited overs cricket. He is currently signed by the Bangalore Royal Challengers for the Indian Premier League. He is a right-hand middle order batsman and

A farmer, is a South African politician and businessman.After completing school in Ficksburg, he stu

A farmer, is a South African politician and businessman.After completing school in Ficksburg, he studied law at the University of the Free State and finished with B Comm (1968) and LLB (1971) degrees. At the university, he was president of the conservativ