African Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is a South African cricketer who plays for the Eagles and Free State. He is a left-hand batsman and

Is a South African cricketer who plays for the Eagles and Free State. He is a left-hand batsman and a right arm off-spin bowler. Rossouw made his first-class debut in November 2007 for Free State against Easterns, batting at number three he topscored in t

Is an international cricketer who made 4 One Day International appearances for South Africa national

Is an international cricketer who made 4 One Day International appearances for South Africa national women's cricket team in 1997.

Is minister of trade and industry of South Africa.Between 1979 and 1990 he was attached to the Centr

Is minister of trade and industry of South Africa.Between 1979 and 1990 he was attached to the Centre for African Studies at the Eduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique. On his return from exile he conducted economic research for the African National Congress and the Southern African Development Community.

Is a rugby union prop. He currently plays for Leicester Tigers[1] in the Guinness Premiership. He pr

Is a rugby union prop. He currently plays for Leicester Tigers[1] in the Guinness Premiership. He previously played for the Natal Sharks in the Currie Cup competition and Nottingham RFC in National Division One.

Is an Ethiopian cross country skier who has competed since 2006. Competing in two Winter Olympics, h

Is an Ethiopian cross country skier who has competed since 2006. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of 83rd in the 15 km event at Turin in 2006. At the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2007 in Sapporo, Teklemariam finished 74th

Was a South African botanist and taxonomist, working particularly on Amaryllidaceae and succulent pl

Was a South African botanist and taxonomist, working particularly on Amaryllidaceae and succulent plants, contributing to and editing of Bothalia and Flowering Plants of Africa and holding the office of Director of the Botanical Research Institute in Pret

A useful batsman and a medium pace bowler,

A useful batsman and a medium pace bowler,

Is a Gambian footballer that play for Hapoel Jerusalem F.C..

Is a Gambian footballer that play for Hapoel Jerusalem F.C..

Was a Rhodesian first-class cricketer who played for Rhodesia in the Currie Cup.Ullyett represented

Was a Rhodesian first-class cricketer who played for Rhodesia in the Currie Cup.Ullyett represented Rhodesia in field hockey at the 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo and scored a goal in their 4-1 loss to Great Britain.[3] His son Kevin Ullyett is a prof

With just one match to his name, Robert Stewart has the “distinction” of making a combined first

With just one match to his name, Robert Stewart has the “distinction” of making a combined first-class and Test debut. Along with eight other South Africans – G.A. Kempis, O.R. Dunell, A.B. Tancred, W.H. Milton, C.E. Finlason, C.H. Vintcent, A.E. Ochse an

Is a South African author and editor.From 1989 to 1999 Berold edited the poetry journal New Coin, pu

Is a South African author and editor.From 1989 to 1999 Berold edited the poetry journal New Coin, publishing much of the groundbreaking new poetry being written in South Africa in the 1990s. His anthology from New Coin was published in 2002 as It All Begins : poems from postliberation South Africa, and followed in 2003 by a compilation of interviews with poets titled South African Poets on Poetry.

Is a South African rugby union player. He is a "utility back" (capable of playing fullback, fly-half

Is a South African rugby union player. He is a "utility back" (capable of playing fullback, fly-half or wing) who plays for Clermont in the French Top 14. Previously, he had played with Saracens in England, and before that the Natal Sharks in the Currie Cup and the Sharks in the Super 14 for many years. He also featured frequently in the Springbok squad before his departure for Europe.He is a very small player, especially for a rugby player, but for what he lacks in size and strength he makes up in speed, acceleration, agility and creativity. He is widely considered to be one of the most dangerous backline players in South Africa for this very reason as he has the ability to score a try "out of nothing".

Was a South African doctor and palaeontologist. He qualified as a medical practitioner in 1895 and r

Was a South African doctor and palaeontologist. He qualified as a medical practitioner in 1895 and received his DSc in 1905 from the University of Glasgow. In 1893 he married Mary Baird Baillie.From 1903 to 1910 he was professor of zoö and geology at Victoria College, Stellenbosch, South Africa, and subsequently he became keeper of vertebrate palaeontology at the South African Museum, Cape Town.Broom was first known for his study of mammal-like reptiles. After Raymond Dart's discovery of the Taung Child, an infant australopithecine, Broom's interest in palaeoanthropology was heightened. Broom's career seemed over and he was sinking into poverty, when Dart wrote to Jan Smuts about the situation. Smuts exerting pressure on the South African government, managed to obtain a position for Broom, in 1934 with the staff of the Transvaal Museum in Pretoria as an Assistant in Palaeontology.

At the age of 15, Forchion smoked his first marijuana cigarette and was "immediately impressed by it

At the age of 15, Forchion smoked his first marijuana cigarette and was "immediately impressed by its medical healing powers, in regard to his asthma."[2] By age 18 he was a regular user of marijuana, and he dismissed the Surgeon General claims of its har

Is a former rugby union footballer who played at centre for South Africa.He made his international d

Is a former rugby union footballer who played at centre for South Africa.He made his international debut in the Tour of the UK & Ireland in 1998 and went on to make his test debut in 1999 against Italy.

Is a South African born cricketer who plays for Surrey under the Kolpak ruling. He plays domestic cr

Is a South African born cricketer who plays for Surrey under the Kolpak ruling. He plays domestic cricket for KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa and the hard-hitting all-rounder is seen by some as a natural successor to South African legend Lance Klusener. Fry

Is one of South Africa's most famous cricketers and one of the greatest Test batsman of all time wit

Is one of South Africa's most famous cricketers and one of the greatest Test batsman of all time with the third-highest batting average after Donald Bradman and Mike Hussey, among batsmen who have played in at least 20 innings. He is one of the greatest l

A lower-order batsman, medium pace bowler and a safe pair of hands in the field, Robert Graham enjoy

A lower-order batsman, medium pace bowler and a safe pair of hands in the field, Robert Graham enjoyed a brief first-class career either side of the 20th century.

Was a South African cricketer who played in 24 Tests from 1922 to 1931.

Was a South African cricketer who played in 24 Tests from 1922 to 1931.

Was a South African cricketer who only made three first-class appearances. Numerous members of his f

Was a South African cricketer who only made three first-class appearances. Numerous members of his family have also played cricket, including former South African captains Graeme Pollock (his nephew) and Shaun Pollock (his great nephew).

Is a South African professional golfer who was a regular winner on the Southern African Tour from 19

Is a South African professional golfer who was a regular winner on the Southern African Tour from 1985 to 2000, and now plays on the European Seniors Tour.

Was a South African cricketer who played in 9 Tests from 1935 to 1936 before living for a while in E

Was a South African cricketer who played in 9 Tests from 1935 to 1936 before living for a while in England.

Is a retired Goalkeeper who played for TP Mazembe and Zaire at the 1974 FIFA World Cup, In a group g

Is a retired Goalkeeper who played for TP Mazembe and Zaire at the 1974 FIFA World Cup, In a group game involving the Leopards and Yugoslavia. Kazadi conceded three goals in the first 20 minutes and was substituted by his Yugoslavian coach, Because of tha

Is a record producer and songwriter, usually known by his nickname "Mutt" Lange. He is one of the mo

Is a record producer and songwriter, usually known by his nickname "Mutt" Lange. He is one of the most successful producers in rock history. He has produced albums for artists such as Def Leppard, AC/DC, Foreigner, The Cars, Bryan Adams, Savoy Brown and The Corrs.

Was a South African cricketer who played in 2 Tests in 1936.

Was a South African cricketer who played in 2 Tests in 1936.