Look no further than South Africa for general sporting activities and the country’s dominance in many such activities is proof that it is indeed a sports crazy nation.

The country hosts the historic 2010 World Soccer Cup – first in Africa, it hosted and won the 1995 Rugby World Cup, hosted and became finalists in the 1999 cricket World Cup and is a recognized contender in world marathon. There is a general sport for everyone here.

	Soccer in South Africa South African soccer has survived decades of international denial and disadvantages and has progressed to a point where it is recognized as the country’s number one national sport. » More Info
	Rugby in SA When our national rugby team, popularly known as The SpringBoks rang rings around New Zealand to lift the Webb Ellis Cup in 1995 every South African even those in the remotest rural corners of the country stood up and hugged each other in celebration of the country’s first major sporting achievement – And achievements don’t often come better than a World Cup victory. » More Info
	Squash in South Africa As with many sports in South Africa , squash was introduced early in the 20th century. Through the influence of the British military forces, the first courts were built at the Johannesburg Country Club and the Pretoria Squash Club. » More Info
	Chess Chess is a cerebral sport played by hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is quite possibly the most popular amateur sporting pastime in most countries across the globe. » More Info
	Spectator Sport Ever seen Sharks, Cheetahs, Lions, Cats and Pumas on a rugby field? » More Info
	Badminton Badminton may be one of the oldest established sports in the world but in South Africa it remains a pleasure indulged in by few. » More Info
	Cycling Cycling is one of the best ways to explore a country well-endowed with scenic splendour like South Africa. » More Info
	Mountain Biking South Africa could be referred to as ‘Mountain Bike Heaven' - as there are so many excellent trails on offer. » More Info
	Golfing Hot Spots South Africa ’s terrific temperate climate and bountiful natural beauty has helped make this country one of the great golfing destinations in the world. » More Info
	Baseball Though it remains the quintessential All-American sport and pretty much the providence of amateurs elsewhere in the world, the popularity of baseball continues to grow across the globe with various countries, including South Africa, providing players for America’s major and minor leagues. » More Info
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