African Famous Girl Names with Letter D

Was a South African author who wrote mainly in Afrikaans, although her books were translated into fo

Was a South African author who wrote mainly in Afrikaans, although her books were translated into fourteen other languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Hebrew and Icelandic.A descendant of Sir Walter Scott, she was born Dalene Sco

Is a South African cricketer. She was born in Pretoria, educated at Centurion High School and, after

Is a South African cricketer. She was born in Pretoria, educated at Centurion High School and, after playing for Highveld Women and Northerns Women, was selected as part of the South Africa national women's cricket team for the 2009 Women's Cricket World

Was a South African author of works such as "Mittee", "Ratoons" and "Wizards' Country". She also wro

Was a South African author of works such as "Mittee", "Ratoons" and "Wizards' Country". She also wrote travel articles and books for children set in India, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.where they lived a hardscrabble farming life. During this time, her mother published a book, "The Children of the Veld" (under the name "Mare Knevitt"). This inspired Daphne to try her hand at writing and she became a journalist. In 1946, she was co-winner of the Afrikaanse Pers literary prize, for a work that was eventually published as her first novel, under the title "A Grove of Fever Trees".[3] In the meantime (1937) she had married an Australian named Irvin ("Bertie") Rooke, who she had met while doing organizational work for the Transport Workers Union. Following the Durban riots in 1949, they left for Australia. They returned to Natal in the fifties but, disturbed by the police state mentality in South Africa, moved back to Australia in 1965. In the 1980s her work was "rediscovered" by the University of Natal, which awarded her an honorary doctorate in 1997. She remained in Australia until Bertie's death in 1989 when she moved to Cambridge, England, where she lived for the rest of her life.[4]

Is an international cricketer who made two One Day International appearances for South Africa nation

Is an international cricketer who made two One Day International appearances for South Africa national women's cricket team in 1997.

Is a former figure skater. She was the first African American to win a medal at a Winter Olympics, w

Is a former figure skater. She was the first African American to win a medal at a Winter Olympics, winning the bronze medal in ladies figure skating at the 1988 winter Olympics. She is now an orthopedic surgeon.

Is a Cameroonian sprinter who specialized in the 100 metres.At the 2006 Commonwealth Games she won t

Is a Cameroonian sprinter who specialized in the 100 metres.At the 2006 Commonwealth Games she won the bronze medal in the 100 metres and finished seventh in the 200 metres. She also competed at the 2004 Olympic Games, the 2005 World Championships and the

Is a South African sprint canoer who competed in the early 1990s. At the 1992 Summer Olympics in Bar

Is a South African sprint canoer who competed in the early 1990s. At the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, she was eliminated in the semifinals of both the K-1 500 m and the K-2 500 m event.

Is a former South Africa cricketer. She made one Test and 29 Women's One Day International appearanc

Is a former South Africa cricketer. She made one Test and 29 Women's One Day International appearances for South Africa between 1997 and 2002.

Is a South African politician and former journalist, currently South Africa's Shadow Minister of Pol

Is a South African politician and former journalist, currently South Africa's Shadow Minister of Police, and a Member of Parliament for the Democratic Alliance (DA). She was born in Port Elizabeth,[1] but currently resides in KwaZulu-Natal, where she represents the Umkhanyakude and uThungulu districts.[2]Kohler-Barnard moved to politics in response to increasing state interference in the management of the SABC. She was elected to parliament with the Democratic Alliance in 2004, and was initially spokesperson on Arts and Culture.[3]

A singer, songwriter, and performer who lives in Los Angeles, California and is also a big, butch le

A singer, songwriter, and performer who lives in Los Angeles, California and is also a big, butch lesbian. She is best known as the runner-up contestant on the CBS reality television show Rock Star: Supernova. Also called by many "The new Janis Joplin" for her raspy, powerful voice.Dilana Jansen van Vuuren was born in Johannesburg, South Africa on August 10, 1972. Her surname changed to Smith when she was about two years old, when her mother married her stepfather, and he adopted her. Dilana used singing as an escape from an unpleasant home scene, participating in school choir competitions and festivals, as well as church choir.

Is an international cricketer who has made 4 One Day International and 3 Twenty20 International appe

Is an international cricketer who has made 4 One Day International and 3 Twenty20 International appearances for South Africa national women's cricket team in 2008.

Was a South African musician and actress.Dolly Rathebe was born in Randfontein (west of Krugersdorp)

Was a South African musician and actress.Dolly Rathebe was born in Randfontein (west of Krugersdorp) in South Africa but grew up in Sophiatown which she describes as having been "a wonderful place". She was discovered around 1948 after singing at a picnic in Johannesburg. A talent scout from Gallo approached her and it wasn't long before she became a star.During a photo-shoot for Drum magazine at a mine dump, Dolly and the white photographer, Jürgen Schadeberg were arrested under the Immorality Act, which forbade interracial relationships.

Is an African American administrator, educator, social activist, and a recipient of the Congressiona

Is an African American administrator, educator, social activist, and a recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal.Height was born in Richmond, Virginia. At an early age, she moved with her family to Rankin, Pennsylvania. While in high school, Height was awarded a scholarship to Barnard College for her oratory skills; however, upon arrival, she was denied entrance. At the time, Barnard admitted only two African Americans per academic year and Height had arrived after the other two had been admitted. After this disappointment, she subsequently pursued studies at New York University, where she earned her Master's Degree in psychology.

Was a writer of Afrikaans novels, short stories and radio dramas. Beukes wrote more than a hundred A

Was a writer of Afrikaans novels, short stories and radio dramas. Beukes wrote more than a hundred Afrikaans novels, a large number of short stories and numerous Afrikaans radio dramas, including some extensive pieces for the commercial station Springbok Radio.She was born in Prieska as Hendrika Johanna van Staden, the youngest of 13 children. She grew up at Karos near Upington in the Northern Cape and received her school education here. She married Abraham Opperman Beukes of Prince Albert, the first principal of Laerskool Vredelust in Bellville, who himself also wrote three children's books. They had a son and two daughters.

Is a French 1500 metres runner who won a bronze medal at the 2001 World Championships in Edmonton. H

Is a French 1500 metres runner who won a bronze medal at the 2001 World Championships in Edmonton. He won the 2003 IAAF World Indoor Championships.