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Nelson Mandela
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- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
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Nelson Mandela
World Leader, Journalist / 1918 -
Nelson Mandela was a leader of the anti-apartheid movement who eventually became South Africa's first president to be elected in a fully democratic election.
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Dave Matthews
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- Famous Capricorns
- Famous People Named Dave
- Famous Grammy Winners
Dave Matthews
Musician / 1967 -
Dave Matthews is the front man, guitarist and singer-songwriter of The Dave Matthews Band.
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Charlize Theron
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- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Real Life Leading Ladies
Charlize Theron
Animal Rights Activist, Film Actress, Television Actress / 1975 -
Charlize Theron is a South African actress, film producer and former model, well known for portraying the serial killer Aileen Wuornos in the film Monster.
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Jacob Zuma
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- Famous Arians
- Famous People Born in 1942
- Famous South Africans
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Desmond Tutu
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- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Libras
- Famous Archbishops
Desmond Tutu
Archbishop / 1931 -
Desmond Tutu is a South African Anglican cleric who is known for his role in the opposition to apartheid in South Africa.
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Steve Biko
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- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Activists
- Famous People Named Steve
Steve Biko
Activist / 1946 - 1977
Steve Biko was the founder of the Black Consciousness Movement in South Africa. He died from injuries suffered while in police custody.
profile name: Nelson Mandela profile occupation: World Leader, Journalist
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profile name: Charlize Theron profile occupation: Animal Rights Activist, Film Actress, Television Actress
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profile name: Jacob Zuma profile occupation: World Leader
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profile name: Dave Matthews profile occupation: Musician
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profile name: Desmond Tutu profile occupation: Archbishop
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profile name: Steve Biko profile occupation: Activist
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