Rapulane Sydney Molekane, born on May 7, 1961, is a prominent South African diplomat and politician with a history as an anti-apartheid activist. He has served as South Africa's Ambassador to Austria since 2019, representing the country in Vienna and holding non-resident accreditation to Slovenia and Slovakia. Molekane was a key figure in the Soweto students' movement during apartheid, leading the Soweto Youth Congress and the South African Youth Congress. Additionally, he was a member of the ANC, representing the party in the National Assembly from 1994 to 1999.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 322 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Rapu
The specific meaning of Rapu is not widely documented, but it is likely to have roots in local languages and cultural traditions of the Soweto region.
Read Full Rapu Name AnalysisMay 7, 1961 Facts
Generation Group
Rapu Molekane belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Soweto
Occupation: diplomat | politician
Employers: South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.

Ephemeris for May 7, 1961
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 7, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 7, 2025 |
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Sun | 16 Taurus 36 | 17 Taurus 6 | 17 Cancer 54 |
Moon | 13 Aquarius 20 | 19 Virgo 29 | 21 Gemini 2 |
Mercury | 23 Taurus 6 | 24 Aries 58 | 1 Cancer 27 |
Venus | 13 Aries 16 | 4 Aries 10 | 3 Gemini 24 |
Mars | 0 Leo 42 | 8 Leo 36 | 6 Virgo 47 |
Jupiter | 6 Aquarius 28 | 22 Gemini 41 | 3 Aquarius 56 |
Saturn | 0 Aquarius 9 | 28 Pisces 23 | 27 Capricorn 32 |
Uranus | 21 Leo 43 | 26 Taurus 42 | 23 Leo 49 |
Neptune | 9 Scorpio 44 | 1 Aries 17 | 8 Scorpio 33 |
Pluto | 5 Virgo 33 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 6 Virgo 14 |
Rahu | 2 Virgo 38 | 24 Pisces 48 | 29 Leo 15 |
Ketu | 2 Pisces 38 | 24 Virgo 48 | 29 Aquarius 15 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Rapu Molekane's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 17 December, 2025