21st-century South African writers

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South African writer and painter (1939–2024)

South African playwright (1932–2025)

Namibian journalist

film director, Screenwriter, actor

South African poet

South African politician

Author, musician and television host from South Africa

South African writer and poet

South African actor

South African lawyer, public speaker, author and political activist

South African politician

Animal-rights activist

South african historian and writer

South African writer and film director

South African writer (1925-2016)

South African chef

South African feminist, Islamic scholar and women's rights activist

South African author and web developer