Africa
Whenever documentary filmmakers at Discovery Channel and the BBC unite for a project, stellar television seems to follow. The breakthrough natural history series "Life" stemmed from this collaboration in 2009, and "Africa" follows suit in stunning fashion. It's narrated by actor Forest Whitaker, who takes viewers on a journey through the vast and diverse continent. Four years in the making, during which more than 2,000 hours of video were shot, the program consists of six hourlong episodes that feature an array of never-before-filmed species, animal behaviors and previously unknown places. Cameras uncover the extreme dangers of the Kalahari, the dense forests and snow-capped peaks of the Savannah, the dynamic Congo rainforest, the ever-changing climate of the Cape and the massive and parched Sahara. A seventh episode, hosted by British naturalist David Attenborough, details changes Africa is undergoing and the challenges faced by a future generation of animals. … MORE
People born in Africa (First 49 people) - Page 112
Dirk Mudge
Namibian Politician
Danie Rossouw
Rugby union player
Anja Marais
Sculptor
Tip Snooke
Cricketer
Eckard Rabe
South African film actor
Desiree Ellis
South African soccer player
John Abrahams
English cricket player
Oscar Pistorius
Jono Ross
South African rugby player
Irvette van Zyl
South African long-distance runner
Vaughan Gardiner
Musical artist
Bridgitte Hartley
Olympic athlete
Richard Shoebridge
British short track speed skater
Chris Greaves
Cricketer
Daniella Pellegrini
South African television presenter
Odette Warder
Actress
William Diering
South African swimmer
Andrew Beerwinkel
South African player
Lianie May
Singer
Doppies la Grange
Rugby union centre
Hardy Holte
German author
Entienne Swanepoel
Rugby union player
Tsweu Mokoro
South African former football player
Nate Maingard
Troubadour
Sibusiso Vilane
South African adventurer
Ahmed Kathrada
South African Politician
Irma Stern
South African artist
Nhlanhla Nciza
Singer
Wynand Claassen
Essop Pahad
South African Politician
Joyce Murray
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
Aziz Pahad
South African Politician
Colin Eglin
South African Politician
Wilf Rosenberg
South African rugby union player
Lebo Sekgobela
Singer
Abia Nale
South African football player
Bennett Chenene
South African footballer
Steve Lekoelea
Football player
Kabelo Mahlasela
Football player
Bongane Twala
South African footballer
Siyabonga Ngezana
Soccer player
Daniel Tshabalala
Football player
Hamilton Dhlamini
South African actor
Boitumelo Radiopane
Soccer player
Kamohelo Mahlatsi
South African soccer player
Papane
Musical artist
May Mahlangu
South African football player
