African Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was an attorney, an Afrikaner nationalist and the leader of the far-right South African political pa

Was an attorney, an Afrikaner nationalist and the leader of the far-right South African political party, the Herstigte Nasionale Party, from 1977.Jaap Marais was thrown out of the Broederbond shortly after the HNP was formed, and later all other identified HNP members or sympathizers were also purged from the Broederbond.[citation needed]Under Jaap Marais' leadership, the party challenged the negotiating policies of the National Party. He tried in vain to obtain the co-operation of the Conservative Party under Andries Treurnicht.[citation needed] He proposed a Volksfront, being a coalition of all the right wing organizations with one objective only, to stop De Klerk on his path to handing over the reins of government to the ANC. Instead, in 1991, a Volksfront was created from the ranks of the Conservative Party, and led by Constand Viljoen. This organization spoke at first for the Afrikaans right wing, but in the end it registered to participate in the multi-racial elections of 1994. Under Jaap Marais, the HNP campaigned vigorously to persuade whites to boycott these multi-racial elections.

Is a South African football (soccer) midfielder who currently plays for Platinum Stars.Pule affactio

Is a South African football (soccer) midfielder who currently plays for Platinum Stars.Pule affactionately known as "Shuffle" or "Ngwana wa Tshwenya" — literally "troublesome child" — to his supporters, for his ability to turn defenders around. It was once said by SABC sport commentator that, when Pule is on song, the opposition dances. He was a crowd puller at his former and first professional team, Kaizer Chiefs.

Was a South African musician and lead vocalist from the band Bayete.was a miner and performed tradit

Was a South African musician and lead vocalist from the band Bayete.was a miner and performed traditional a capella songs, and his brother John played in a reggae and soul covers band.[2] Jabu followed them into music, first joining a local band called The Daffodils, and in 1974 joining John's band The Editions as a drummer, later becoming the group's vocalist.[2] In 1977 he moved on to The Movers, and by 1984 Khanyile had joined Bayete as drummer, a band that combined Afro-jazz and reggae. Bayete split up in 1992, and Khanyile embarked on a solo career, with releases credited to Jabu Khanyile & Bayete, although none of the original members of Bayete were involved by this time.[1] Khanyile became known internationally in 1996 after an appearance at the Royal Gala evening in honour of Nelson Mandela.[2]

Was Deputy Minister of Finance in the Cabinet of South Africa of President Thabo Mbeki, from 2004 to

Was Deputy Minister of Finance in the Cabinet of South Africa of President Thabo Mbeki, from 2004 to 2008.Following the resignation of President Mbeki, Moleketi was among those members of the Cabinet who submitted their resignations on 23 September 2008, although it was subsequently announced that, like Minister of Finance Trevor Manuel, he might be willing to remain in his post.[1] In November 2008 President Kgalema Motlanthe appointed Nhlanhla Nene in his position.

Is a South African football (soccer) midfielder for Premier Soccer League club Supersport United.

Is a South African football (soccer) midfielder for Premier Soccer League club Supersport United.

Was a South African novelist, short story writer, poet, and editor.During the following four decades

Was a South African novelist, short story writer, poet, and editor.During the following four decades Cope published eight novels, more than a hundred short stories, and three collections of poetry, the last one in association with C.J. Driver. For twenty of those years, beginning in 1960, he edited Contrast, a literary magazine bilingual in English and Afrikaans. He co-edited The Penguin Book of South African Verse (1968) with Uys Krige and, as general editor throughout much of the 1970s, produced the Mantis editions of Southern African poets. In 1980 he moved to England, where he published The Adversary Within: Dissident Writers in Afrikaans (1982) and his Selected Stories (1986).

Was a South African-born Namibian cricketer. He participated in the 1997 ICC Trophy for his Namibian

Was a South African-born Namibian cricketer. He participated in the 1997 ICC Trophy for his Namibian team.

Is a Rwandan Olympic swimmer. He is originally from Kibuye in Rwanda's western region. He grew up sw

Is a Rwandan Olympic swimmer. He is originally from Kibuye in Rwanda's western region. He grew up swimming in the waters of Lake Kivu on the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. His father died early in Jackson's life, and Jackson f

Is a South African rugby union player who, before joining the Blue Bulls, plied his trade for the Bo

Is a South African rugby union player who, before joining the Blue Bulls, plied his trade for the Boland Cavaliers. Regarded as one of the finest props in the country, he is believed to have been unfortunate to be overlooked for the Springbok squad in November 2007. He is a strong ball carrier and scrummer, and also a fine sprinter, having previously played at centre.

Is an South African-born Italian rugby union naturalized player.[1] Erasmus currently plays for Viad

Is an South African-born Italian rugby union naturalized player.[1] Erasmus currently plays for Viadana[1] where he gained qualification for the Italian national team. In March 2008 he received a call up to the national team from fellow South African Nick Mallett[2].

Is a South African equestrian athlete and SA National Champion in dressage. He lives in Christiana,

Is a South African equestrian athlete and SA National Champion in dressage. He lives in Christiana, South Africa on the border of the Free State, North West and Northern Cape Provinces. He appeared on the cover of the May 2007 edition of the SA Horseman M

A professional golfer from South Africa. He has won five times on the South African Sunshine Tour be

A professional golfer from South Africa. He has won five times on the South African Sunshine Tour between 2005 and 2009.

Is a South African Rugby union centre/wing. He currently plays for the Bulls in the Super 14. Previo

Is a South African Rugby union centre/wing. He currently plays for the Bulls in the Super 14. Previously he had played over 70 games for the Lions since 2001. He is also a former South African rugby sevens captain.

Was a South African boxer and junior flyweight champion. In 2004 he was voted #72 in the "100 Greate

Was a South African boxer and junior flyweight champion. In 2004 he was voted #72 in the "100 Greatest South Africans" poll organized by SABC.

Was a South African footballer who played as a left back during the 1990's and 2000'sLekgetho was bo

Was a South African footballer who played as a left back during the 1990's and 2000'sLekgetho was born in the Moletsane area of Soweto and began playing professionally with Moroka Swallows FC in 1995. He went on to make 155 appearances for the club before leaving for Russia's FC Lokomotiv Moscow in 2001. He helped the club win the league title in 2002, but returned to South Africa in 2004 following the death of his wife.[1]

A South African politician. He is the President of the African National Congress (ANC), the governin

A South African politician. He is the President of the African National Congress (ANC), the governing political party, and was Deputy President of South Africa from 1999 to 2005.[1] Zuma is also referred to by his initials JZ[2] and his clan name Msholozi

A Zambian footballer striker. He currently plays for LB Châteauroux.

A Zambian footballer striker. He currently plays for LB Châteauroux.

Was a prominent South African singer-songwriter, colloquially known as Koos Doep. Although he receiv

Was a prominent South African singer-songwriter, colloquially known as Koos Doep. Although he received critical acclaim for much of his work, he became best known for the runaway success of a rendition of his song Kinders van die Wind (Children of the Wind) by Laurika Rauch.

Popularly known as Jacques Rudolph, is a former South African Test and ODI cricketer currently playi

Popularly known as Jacques Rudolph, is a former South African Test and ODI cricketer currently playing in England with Yorkshire CCC.

With just one match to his name, Jacobs du Toit – known as Flooi – has the “distinction” of

With just one match to his name, Jacobs du Toit – known as Flooi – has the “distinction” of making a combined first-class and Test debut. Along with G. Cripps, C.G. Fichardt and E.A. Halliwell, also combined debutants, du Toit was selected for the only Te

Was a South African politician of Dutch origin, member of the Volksraad of the Orange Free State and

Was a South African politician of Dutch origin, member of the Volksraad of the Orange Free State and the republic's first Treasurer General and Government Secretary in office from 1854 to 1855 and 1856 respectively.[1]Groenendaal left an important political legacy in the form of the Orange free State constitution, in the draft of which he played an important role.The inhabitants of Sannah's Poort appointed Groenendaal as their representative to the conference in Bloemfontein of 5 September 1853, where a possible political independence of the Orange River Sovereignty was first discussed. During the negotiations, the delegates appointed him a member of the Council of Representatives, charged with the negotiations about the final take-over of sovereignty, which resulted in the Orange River Convention.[4]

Served as the second State President of South Africa from 1968 to 1975.Fouché served as Administrat

Served as the second State President of South Africa from 1968 to 1975.Fouché served as Administrator of the Orange Free State from 1954 to 1959, and was then promoted to the Cabinet, where he served as Minister of Defence from 1959 to 1966 and as Ministe

Was a South African (Boer) politician. He was a member of the Volksraad of the Orange Free State, ch

Was a South African (Boer) politician. He was a member of the Volksraad of the Orange Free State, chairman of the Joint Commission for Administering the Government in 1855 and served as Acting State President in 1859 – 1860 and again in 1863 – 1864.[1][2]

Is a former South African rugby union loosehead prop who retired as the most-capped forward in the h

Is a former South African rugby union loosehead prop who retired as the most-capped forward in the history of the Springboks (a record since surpassed by current Springboks captain John Smit).

Was a South African cricketer who played in 3 Tests from 1927 to 1929.

Was a South African cricketer who played in 3 Tests from 1927 to 1929.