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 84
Hubert du Plessis
South African composer
Johann Sadie
South African rugby union player
Ashlon Davids
South African player
Harlon Klaasen
Pieter de Villiers
French rugby union player
Balie Swart
Pierre Fourie
South African boxer
George Lebese
South African footballer
Don Laka
South African musician
Edward Motale
South African footballer
Thulasizwe Mbuyane
South African footballer
Daniel Mudau
South African former footballer
Solomon Mahlangu
Mpho Matsi
South African football player
Mabi Thobejane
Musical artist
Philip Tabane
Musician
Sam Tshabalala
South African singer
Toto Thimba, Jr.
Golfer
Veli Mothwa
Soccer player
Sifiso Ngobeni
Soccer player
Tshepo Montana
Executive
Terrence Mashego
Football player
Nhlanhla Mahlangu
Musical artist
Siphelele Magubane
Football player
Fagrie Lakay
South African footballer
Sifiso Mlungwana
South African soccer player
Motsi Mabuse
South African-German dancer
Lehlogonolo Masalesa
South African footballer
Lebo Ramolesa
Soccer player
Nandi Mngoma
Singer
Nandi Madida
South African singer
Helen Sebidi
South African artist
Trevor Halstead
Rugby union player
Michael Botha
Rugby union player
Derek Crookes
South African cricketer
Abidoza
Musical artist
W.A. de Klerk
Author
Mendi Msimang
South African politician ‧ Manto Tshabalala-Msimang's husband
Marks Munyai
Soccer player
Emtee
South African rapper
Andile Jali
South African soccer player
Innocent Mdledle
South African footballer
Thulas Nxesi
Minister of Employment and Labour of South Africa
Ntsikelelo Nyauza
South African soccer player
Chris Jafta
Judge
Mohau Cele
South African actress
Surprise Moriri
South African former football player
