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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- Field: Sport Clear ×
Alfred Swift
1931 - 2009
Thomas Shardelow
1931 - 2019
Sam Ramsamy
Born 1938
Bernard Esterhuizen
Born 1992
Philip Buys
Born 1988
Candice Neethling
Born 1992
Kyle Bridgwood
Born 1989
Alan Hatherly
Born 1996
Paul Murray (skier)
Born 1977
Jason Bakke
Born 1989
Precious McKenzie
Born 1936
Nqoba Mxoli
Born 1994
Ryan Harris (cyclisme)
Born 1998
Esme Steyn
Born 1953
Nicole Rencken
Born 1981
Tommy Lalande
1904 - 1983
Kerron van Vuuren
Born 1995
Jarred Barnes
Born 1998
Leonard Dixon
1896 - 1951
Andrew Evans (rugby union)
Born 1997
Linda Thwala
Born 1994