The South African English culture has been one of the defining elements in shaping our Rainbow Nation. The first immigrants arrived in 1820 and established Eastern Cape towns like Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown.
Population: 4 892 623 (2011 Census)
Famous English South Africans: Ernie Els, Percy Montgomery and Mark Shuttleworth.
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