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Faith & Community

South Africa’s hall of fame in Faith & Community, arranged by level. Every entry carries the sources it was written from.

Peerless Level 1 of 4 1 person Changed the field itself. Tell the country's story without them and the story breaks. Landmark Level 2 of 4 1 person A first that opened a door, or the pre-eminent figure of their generation in this country. Distinguished Level 3 of 4 nobody yet Sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. Household Name Level 4 of 4 nobody yet Known and loved across the country, whatever the body of work behind it.

Peerless

Changed the field itself. Tell the country's story without them and the story breaks.

Desmond Tutu 1931 – 2021

Archbishop, Nobel laureate and conscience of the anti-apartheid movement

A first that opened a door, or the pre-eminent figure of their generation in this country.

Beyers Naudé 1915 – 2004

The Afrikaner cleric who turned against apartheid

This is an editorial selection, and it is certainly incomplete. Tell us who is missing from South Africa and why — an editor reads every suggestion.

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