University of the Free State UFS Notable Alumni
Bram Fischer (1908–1975): Grandson of Abraham Fischer, lawyer, and notable anti-apartheid activist, including legal defense of anti-apartheid figures, such as Nelson Mandela.
P.W. Botha (1916–2006): Prime Minister of South Africa from 1978 to 1984 and the first executive state president from 1984 to 1989.
Hansie Cronje (1969–2002): Controversial South African cricketer and captain of the South African national cricket team in the 1990s.
Leon Schuster (1951–): Well known South African filmmaker, comedian, actor, presenter and singer.
Colin Ingram (1985–): Cricketer of the current South African national cricket team.
Susan Vosloo : South Africa’s first female cardio-thoracic surgeon.
Rolene Strauss (1992–): Miss World 2014
Wayde van Niekerk (1992–): 400m world record holder.
