Neil Sandilands
Birth Name: Neil Joseph William Sandilands
Place of Birth: Randfontein, South Africa
Date of Birth: May 1, 1975
Ethnicity: Afrikaner [Dutch, French Huguenot, German], Scottish
Neil Sandilands is a South African actor. He speaks Afrikaans, his native language, and English.
The Sandilands family in South Africa appears to originate from Scotland, and then assimilate into Afrikaner culture.
Neil’s paternal grandfather was named Pieter Bosman Sandilands.
Neil’s paternal grandmother was Janetta Isabella Magdalena Botha (the daughter of Pieter Botha and Janetta/Jeanette Isabella Magdalena Barnard). Neil’s grandmother Janetta was born in Rustenburg, South Africa. Pieter was the son of Reinier Jacobus Botha and Johanna Helena Du Plessis. Neil’s great-grandmother Janetta was the daughter of Jacobus Christiaan Barnard and Jeanetta/Janetta Isabella Magdalena Van Zyl.
Neil’s maternal grandfather was surnamed van der Merwe.
>Janetta was born in Rustenburg, South African. Pieter was the son of Reinier Jacobus Botha and Johanna Helena Du Plessis.
https://www.wikitree.com/genealogy/Botha-Family-Tree-6988
His mother’s maiden name is Roseline van der Merwe.
Neil’s paternal grandfather was Pieter Bosman Sandilands.
Neil’s paternal grandmother was Janetta Isabella Magdalena Botha (the daughter of Pieter Botha and Janetta Isabella Magdalena Barnard). Neil’s great-grandmother Janetta was the daughter of Jacobus Christiaan Barnard and Jeanetta Isabella Magdalena Van Zyl.
He is likely related to Roger Federer. Sandilands is a rare surname in South Africa.