The Nobel Prizes were established according to the will of the Swedish industrialist and inventor, Alfred Nobel and are awarded to individuals who have excelled in the fields of chemistry, physics, physiology or medicine, literature, economics and peace. Since 1951, eleven South African-born individuals have been awarded. Laureates Recognized laureates Members of laureate organizations The following South African-based organizations and individuals are members of a larger organization that are Nobel laureates. Nominations Nominees Notes References External links Lists of Nobel laureates by nationality South African Nobel laureates Lists of South African people