Jotello Festiri Soga
South Africa's first black veterinary surgeon, played a leading role in eradicating rinderpest
About Jotello Festiri Soga
Lived 1865 – 1906 (aged 40–41). Jotello Festiri Soga was a South African veterinarian and surgeon, known for Rinderpest.
Jotello Festiri Soga (1865 – 6 December 1906) was South Africa's first black veterinary surgeon who played a leading role in eradicating rinderpest. The library at the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Pretoria is named for him.
Early life
Soga was born in 1865 at the Mgwali Mission, in the former Transkei, South Africa, the fourth and youngest son of Reverend Tiyo Soga (1831–1871), and Scottish missionary Janet Burnside (1827–1903). The couple met when Tiyo Soga was studying theology in Glasgow.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Jotello Festiri Soga's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jotello Festiri Soga's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jotello Festiri Soga?
South Africa's first black veterinary surgeon, played a leading role in eradicating rinderpest
When was Jotello Festiri Soga born?
Jotello Festiri Soga was born in 1865 in Transkei.
When did Jotello Festiri Soga die?
Jotello Festiri Soga died on 6 December 1906 in Amalinda, Cape Colony.
What was Jotello Festiri Soga's occupation?
Jotello Festiri Soga was a veterinarian and surgeon.
What was Jotello Festiri Soga known for?
Jotello Festiri Soga was known for Rinderpest.
What nationality was Jotello Festiri Soga?
Jotello Festiri Soga was South African.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Jotello Festiri Soga
· DBpedia: Jotello Festiri Soga
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jotello Festiri Soga. https://biography.guide/jotello-festiri-soga/
MLA: "Jotello Festiri Soga." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jotello-festiri-soga/.
Chicago: "Jotello Festiri Soga." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jotello-festiri-soga/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:13 UTC