Tesla

Every now and then I read something about a great new invention and very often you see that the brain behind it all is a South African brain.  I would like to see how many of the real great inventions and achievements have been made possible by South Africans or ex-South Africans.

If you know of such people please tell us about it.

What also amazes me is that these people often grew up in a small town in South Africa.

PLEASE do not tell us about political achievements, I am only interested in inventions, pioneering work  or great international businesses

Here are some of these I can think off so far:
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