Five South Africans have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Albert Luthuli (1960): Awarded for his non-violent struggle against apartheid as president of the African National Congress (ANC).
Desmond Tutu (1984): Awarded for his role as an Anglican bishop and unifying leader in the non-violent opposition to apartheid.
Nelson Mandela (1993): Awarded jointly for his efforts to peacefully end apartheid and transition South Africa to a non-racial democracy.
F.W. de Klerk (1993): Awarded jointly with Nelson Mandela for his role in dismantling the apartheid regime.
Navanethem “Navi” Pillay (2026): Awarded for her prominent work as a human rights champion, judge, and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. More: https://www.bbc.com/news/live/ck5yng9zz8pyt