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South African writers

40 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Alan PatonAuthor · BooksAlan Paton was a South African writer, autobiographer, screenwriter, politician and teacher (1903–1988). He was born at Pietermaritzburg and died at Durban.
Allan BoesakAuthor · BooksAllan Boesak was a South African politician, writer and theologian (born 1946). He was born at Kakamas.
Athol FugardPerson · Film memorabiliaAthol Fugard was a South African writer, novelist, screenwriter, journalist, playwright and theatre director (1932–2025). He was born at Middelburg and died at Stellenbosch.
Austin StevensPhotographer · PhotographyAustin Stevens (born 1950) was a South Africa photographer, writer and biologist.
Benedict Wallet VilakaziAuthor · BooksBenedict Wallet Vilakazi (1906–1947) was a South African poet, linguist and writer.
Bessie Emery HeadAuthor · BooksBessie Emery Head was a South African novelist, journalist, writer, teacher, reporter and typist (1937–1986). She was born at Pietermaritzburg and died at Serowe.
Bryce CourtenayAuthor · BooksBryce Courtenay (1933–2012) was a South African novelist and writer.
Christiaan BarnardAuthor · BooksChristiaan Barnard was a South African and Austrian surgeon, writer and physician (1922–2001). He was born at Beaufort West and died at Paphos.
Cornelis Jacobus LangenhovenAuthor · BooksCornelis Jacobus Langenhoven (1873–1932) was a South African poet, writer and translator.
D. J. OppermanAuthor · BooksD. J. Opperman was a South African poet, writer and university teacher (1914–1985). He was born at Dannhauser and died at Stellenbosch.
Deon MeyerPerson · Film memorabiliaDeon Meyer (born 1958) is a South African writer, journalist and film director.
Eugène MaraisAuthor · BooksEugène Marais was a South African poet, writer, naturalist, journalist, entomologist and jurist (1871–1936). He was born at Pretoria and died at Pelindaba.
Gcina MhlopeAuthor · BooksGcina Mhlope (born 1958) is a South African actress, poet and writer.
Gordon ForbesAuthor · BooksGordon Forbes was a South African tennis player and writer (1934–2020). He was born at Burgersdorp and died at Plettenberg Bay.
Govan MbekiAuthor · BooksGovan Mbeki was a South African politician, journalist, writer and activist (1910–2001). He was born at Mbewuleni and died at Gqeberha.
Helen SuzmanAuthor · BooksHelen Suzman was a South African politician, activist and writer (1917–2009). She was born at Germiston and died at Johannesburg.
Ingrid JonkerAuthor · BooksIngrid Jonker was a South African poet, writer, costume designer and librettist (1933–1965). She was born at Kimberley and died at Three Anchor Bay.
J. M. CoetzeeAuthor · BooksJ. M. Coetzee (born 1940) was a South Africa linguist, translator and novelist.
Keorapetse KgositsileAuthor · BooksKeorapetse Kgositsile was a South African poet, journalist, writer and essayist (1938–2018). He was born at Johannesburg and died at Parktown.
Koleka PutumaAuthor · BooksKoleka Putuma was a South African poet, theatre practitioner, writer and playwright (born 1993). She was born at Gqeberha.
Koos du PlessisAuthor · BooksKoos du Plessis was a South African poet, singer, writer and songwriter (1945–1984). He was born at Rustenburg and died at Krugersdorp.
Lebogang MashilePerson · Music memorabiliaLebogang Mashile was a South African poet, actress, writer, musician, activist and producer (born 1979). She was born at Pawtucket.
Lewis NkosiPhotographer · PhotographyLewis Nkosi (1936–2010) was a South Africa writer, university teacher and composer.
Marlene DumasArtist · SculptureMarlene Dumas (born 1953) was a Kingdom of the Netherlands painter, draftsperson and artist.
Mary RenaultAuthor · BooksMary Renault (1905–1983) was a British novelist, biographer and nurse.
Nadine GordimerAuthor · BooksNadine Gordimer (1923–2014) was a South Africa poet, writer and novelist.
Peter AbrahamsAuthor · BooksPeter Abrahams (1919–2017) was a South African writer, journalist and editor-in-chief.
Peter TempleAuthor · BooksPeter Temple was a peter temple is recorded with the citizenship of australia and south africa. author. Peter Temple is recorded as novelist, writer and journalist. The heading is held on record by Wikidata, Wikipedia. 2
Rayda JacobsPerson · Film memorabiliaRayda Jacobs was a South African film director, writer and filmmaker (1947–2024). She was born at Cape Town and died at Toronto.
Ronelda KamferAuthor · BooksRonelda Kamfer was a South African poet and writer (born 1981). She was born at Blackheath.
Roy CampbellAuthor · BooksRoy Campbell was a South African poet, satirist, hispanist and writer (1901–1957). He was born at Durban and died at Setúbal.
Sheila CussonsArtist · PaintingsSheila Cussons was a South African poet, translator, writer and painter (1922–2004). She was born at Western Cape and died at Cape Town.
Steve BikoAuthor · BooksSteve Biko (1946–1977) was a South African civil rights advocate, trade unionist and politician.
Sue WilliamsonPhotographer · PhotographySue Williamson (born 1941) was a South Africa photographer, visual artist and writer.
Tatamkhulu AfrikaAuthor · BooksTatamkhulu Afrika (1920–2002) was a South African poet and writer.
Uys KrigeAuthor · BooksUys Krige was a South African linguist, translator, poet, journalist and writer (1910–1987). He was born at Cape Province and died at Hermanus.
William PlomerAuthor · BooksWilliam Plomer was a South African poet, librettist, writer and composer (1903–1973). He was born at Polokwane and died at Lewes.
Wilma StockenströmAuthor · BooksWilma Stockenström was a South African poet, actress, writer and translator (born 1933). She was born at Napier, Western Cape.
Zakes MdaArtist · SculptureZakes Mda (born 1948) was a South Africa dramaturge, poet and playwright.
Zoë WicombAuthor · BooksZoë Wicomb (1948–2025) was a South African writer, novelist and scholar of english.

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