Mahatma Gandhi in list of 100 greatest South Africans (siliconindia News)

Former president Nelson Mandela heads a list of 'the greatest 100 South Africans' that includes Mahatma Gandhi. He is the only nominee in the top 100 who was not born in South Africa.

In fact, the Mahatma is in the top 10 and will 'compete' with other South Africans like Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the late Dr. Chris Barnard for second place behind Mandela. The rest of the top 10 will be ranked on Dec 9.