David Paterson

David Paterson was the first top prize winner on the South African version of the show and also the first top prize winner outside the United States. He won the top prize of one million rand. He had one lifeline at the million rand question, Ask the Audience, but didn't use it as he knew the answer before the choices came up.

Final two questions
14. (R500,000) Around the interior of the Voortrekker Monument is an impressive marble frieze. Who designed it?

A: Anton van Wouw

B: Maurice van Essche

C: J H Pierneef

D: Willem H Coetzer

Correct answer: A

15. (R1 MILLION) Which famous musical star was known as Baby Frances Gumm early in her career?

A: Ginger Rogers

B: Deanna Durbin

C: Doris Day

D: Judy Garland

Correct answer: D