Famous People Born In Bulawayo

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Princess Charlene of Monaco
(Former Olympic Swimmer and Princess Consort of Monaco (Since 2011))
Princess Charlene of Monaco
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: January 25, 1978
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Charlene, Princess of Monaco, was once an Olympic swimmer and represented South Africa at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. She met her husband, Prince Albert, at a swimming competition. She now owns the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation and works for causes related to AIDS, sports, and underprivileged children.
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Alexander McCall Smith
(British Writer Known for the Series of Novels ‘The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency’)
Alexander McCall Smith
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: August 24, 1948
Sun Sign: Virgo

Alexander McCall Smith is a British-Zimbabwean writer best known for his The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series of novels. A lawyer by qualification, he is a respected expert on medical law and bioethics. His books have sold over 40 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 46 languages. Also an amateur bassoonist, he co-founded The Really Terrible Orchestra.  

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Albert John Luthuli
(President of African National Congress (ANC))
Albert John Luthuli
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: June 4, 1898
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: July 21, 1967

Nobel Prize-winning Zulu leader, non-violent anti-apartheid activist, and educator Albert John Luthuli, also known as Mvumbi, had led the African National Congress. Born in Southern Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, he lost his father at 10 and was raised by his washerwoman mother. He died when a freight train struck him.

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Dorothy Masuka
(Singer)
Dorothy Masuka
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: September 3, 1935
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: February 23, 2019

Dorothy Masuka was a jazz singer whose music gained popularity in South Africa during the 1950s. Masuka's music had a strong influence on the people of South Africa, so much so that the government banned her song Dr. Malan which was about difficult laws in the country. She was exiled in 1961 when she performed a song for Patrice Lumumba.

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Carole Gray
(Actress)
Carole Gray
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Birthdate: 1938 AD
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Thokozani Khuphe
(Former Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe)
Thokozani Khuphe
3
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: November 18, 1963
Sun Sign: Scorpio

Thokozani Khuphe is a Zimbabwean politician and trade unionist. She is best known for her service as the Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe from 11 February 2009 to 13 August 2013. Over the years, Thokozani Khuphe has been an important leader of a centre-left political party called the Movement for Democratic Change – Tsvangirai.

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Yvonne Vera
(Author)
Yvonne Vera
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: September 19, 1964
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: April 7, 2005
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Tony Johnstone
(Zimbabwean Professional Golfer)
Tony Johnstone
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 2, 1956
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Patricia McKillop
(Field hockey player)
Patricia McKillop
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 15, 1956
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Mkhululi Bhebhe
(Singer)
Mkhululi Bhebhe
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: April 5, 1984
Sun Sign: Aries
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Charles Manyuchi
(Boxer)
Charles Manyuchi
3
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 19, 1989
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Michael McKillop
(Zimbabwean First-Class Cricketer)
Michael McKillop
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 24, 1981
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Novuyo Tshuma
(Writer)
Novuyo Tshuma
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: January 28, 1988
Sun Sign: Aquarius
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Nicola Watson
(Zimbabwean Politician and Movement for 'Democratic Change' Member)
Nicola Watson
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: July 10, 1955
Sun Sign: Cancer

Zimbabwean politician Nicola Watson was born to an MP mother but started her career as an accountant. A Movement for Democratic Change member, she now represents Bulawayo Central in the National Assembly of Zimbabwe. In 2013, she was selected as a designated female MP to maintain proportional representation.

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David Mungoshi
(Novelist)
David Mungoshi
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: September 30, 1949
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: August 29, 2020
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Patricia Schonstein
(Novelist)
Patricia Schonstein
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: March 12, 1952
Sun Sign: Pisces
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Julia Chibhabha
(Cricketer)
Julia Chibhabha
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 17, 1982
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Berry Bickle
(Artist)
Berry Bickle
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Birthdate: 1959 AD
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Pat Walkden
(Zimbabwean Tennis Player)
Pat Walkden
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 12, 1946
Sun Sign: Aquarius