29.8579° S, 31.0251° E
DURBAN
Most Famous People Born in Durban, South Africa
- Notable people
- 589
- Peak decade
- 1980s
- Median birth year
- 1972
- Most distinctive
- Surfer 45.2×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Durban during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Durban Is Known For
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Cricket is Durban's biggest profession — 19% of all notables (113).
Durban over-indexes on surfer — 45.2× the global rate.
Durban under-produces politician — only 0.4× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Durban's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Film & TV
- Politics & Law
- Music
- Writing
- Art & Design
- Other
- Filtered to 1990s Clear ×
Chad le Clos
Born 1992
Patrick Lambie
Born 1990
Siyanda Xulu
Born 1991
Nhlanhla Khuzwayo
Born 1990
Marc Polmans
Born 1997
Kwanda Mngonyama
Born 1993
Jason Roy
Born 1990
Phumlani Ntshangase
Born 1994
Menzi Masuku
Born 1993
Lungi Ngidi
Born 1996
Jean-Luc du Preez
Born 1995
Dylan Unsworth
Born 1992
Dan du Preez
Born 1995
Keshav Maharaj
Born 1990
Wandile Mjekevu
Born 1991
Kearyn Baccus
Born 1991
Liam Jordan
Born 1998
Bernard Esterhuizen
Born 1992
Andile Phehlukwayo
Born 1996
Candice Neethling
Born 1992
Minnie Dlamini
Born 1990
Ilze Hattingh
Born 1996
Alan Hatherly
Born 1996
Nasty C
Born 1997
Chloe Tryon
Born 1994
Nhlakanipho Ntuli
Born 1996
Andrie Steyn
Born 1996
Keanu Baccus
Born 1998
Robert du Preez (rugby player born 1993)
Born 1993
Nick Schonert
Born 1991
Chris Green (cricketer)
Born 1993
Ross Haylett-Petty
Born 1994
Raoul Hyman
Born 1996
Abel Mabaso
Born 1991
Ricky Riccitelli
Born 1995
Oli Kebble
Born 1992
Francois Kleinhans
Born 1991
Brad Wheal
Born 1996
Tweezy
Born 1992
Gareth Roderick
Born 1991
Brynard Stander
Born 1990
Corbin Bosch
Born 1994
Prince Nxumalo
Born 1990
Daryn Dupavillon
Born 1994
Sifiso Hlanti
Born 1990
Shaun Adendorff
Born 1992
Senuran Muthusamy
Born 1994
Brad Lacey
Born 1994
James Hall (rugby union, born 1996)
Born 1996
Dylan Smith (rugby union)
Born 1994
Monde Hadebe
Born 1990
Cody Chetty
Born 1991
Sti Sithole
Born 1993
Nqoba Mxoli
Born 1994
Tellaman
Born 1991
Calvin Savage
Born 1993
Mzamo Majola
Born 1995
Calvin Dickinson
Born 1996
Gena Löfstrand
Born 1995
Sibonelo Makhanya
Born 1996
Tshepo Moreki
Born 1993
Lindo Mfeka
Born 1994
Warrick Scheffer
Born 1992
PW Botha (rugby union)
Born 1991
Liam Wright
Born 1997
Erin Gallagher
Born 1998
Ryan Harris (cyclisme)
Born 1998
David White (South African cricketer)
Born 1991
Ntokozo Vidima
Born 1995
Nadine Moodley
Born 1990
Ayanda Lubelo
Born 1992
Rheece Evans
Born 1990
Kyle Simmonds
Born 1994
Shane Getkate
Born 1991
Nkosingiphile Gumede
Born 1993
Brummer Badenhorst
Born 1990
Gavin Morris
Born 1998
Kerron van Vuuren
Born 1995
Luke Schlemmer
Born 1995
Zakariya Paruk
Born 1998
Dudu Zondo
Born 1994
Sohail Mahmoud
Born 1996
Brandon Scullard
Born 1991
Mishkal Ramsaroop
Born 1993
Sithabiso Zungu
Born 1997
Mduduzi Dlamini
Born 1993
Matt Hewitt
Born 1991
Jarred Barnes
Born 1998
Nick Mulgrew
Born 1990
Andrew Evans (rugby union)
Born 1997
Linda Thwala
Born 1994