Helen Suzman

A founder of the Federal Progressive Party which opposed apartheid rule.

Desmond Tutu

He is the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town and well known for his work in the 80's to end apartheid.

Nelson Mandela

Became the first black president in South Africa in 1994 and is known for global peace keeping.

Oscar Pistorius

The first amputee to compete in the Olympics. He also competed in the Paralympics and won two gold and a silver.