List of South African sportspeople
This is a list of South African sportspeople, organized by the sport which they are primarily known for.
American Football
- Gary Anderson, kicker for Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Minnesota and Tennessee (born 1959)
- Ezra Butler, linebacker for the New York Jets (born 1984)
- Jerome Pathon, wide receiver for Indianapolis, New Orleans and Atlanta (born 1975)
- Naas Botha, placekicker for Dallas Cowboys (born 1958)
Athletics
- Carle Pace, marathon runner, 400m and 800m record holder, cyclist (born 1918)
- Okkert Brits, pole-vaulter (born 1973)
- Zola Budd, marathon and long-distance runner (born 1966)
- Hestrie Cloete, high jumper (born 1978)
- Bruce Fordyce, ultra-marathon runner (born 1955)
- Jacques Freitag, high jumper (born 1982)
- Llewellyn Herbert, 400m hurdles, Olympic bronze medallist (born 1977)
- Frantz Kruger, discus thrower (born 1975)
- Mbulaeni Mulaudzi, middle distance runner, Olympic silver medallist (born 1980-2014)
- Oscar Pistorius, disabled runner (born 1986)
- Hezekiél Sepeng, middle distance runner, Olympic silver medallist (born 1974)
- Josia Thugwane, marathon runner, Olympic gold medallist (born 1971)
- Louis Jacob van Zyl, 400m hurdles, Commonwealth Games gold medallist (born 1985)
Baseball
- Barry Armitage, pitcher (born 1979)
- Gavin Fingleson, second baseman (born 1979), silver medalist for Australia in 2004 Athens Olympics
Basketball
- Steve Nash, point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers (born 1974)
- Thabo Sefolosha, shooting guard for Chicago and Oklahoma City (born 1984)
Boxing
- Cassius Baloyi, featherweight boxer (born 1974)
- Mike Bernardo, boxer, kickboxer, mixed martial arts fighter (born 1969)
- Francois Botha, heavyweight boxer (born 1968)
- Vuyani Bungu, IBF Super Bantamweight Champion 1994–1999 (born 1967)
- Gerrie Coetzee, World Boxing Association heavyweight champion (born 1955)
- Pierre Coetzer, heavyweight boxer, (born 1961)
- Thomas Hamilton-Brown, 1936 Summer Olympics lightweight (born 1916)
- Kallie Knoetze, heavyweight boxer (born 1953)
- Lehlohonolo Ledwaba, IBF Super Bantamweight Champion 1999–2001 (born 1971)
- "Baby" Jakes Matlala, junior flyweight champion (born 1962-2013)
- Brian Mitchell, WBA Super Featherweight Champion 1986–1991, IBF Super Featherweight Champion 1991
- Welcome Ncita, IBF Super Bantamweight Champion 1990–1992 (born 1965)
- Corrie Sanders, heavyweight boxer (1966–2012)
- Mike Schutte, heavyweight boxer (1950–2008)
- Mzukisi Sikali, flyweight boxer (1971–2005)
- Pierre Fourie, middle and light heavyweight boxer (1943–1980)
Cricket
See also: South African Test cricketers, South African ODI cricketers, South African Twenty20 International cricketers, South African women Test cricketers
- Shafiek Abrahams, right-arm spin bowler (born 1968)
- Paul Adams, left-arm spin bowler (born 1977)
- Adam Bacher, right-handed batsman (born 1973)
- Ali Bacher, right-handed batsman and administrator (born 1942); (relative of Adam Bacher)
- Edgar John Barlow, right-arm fast bowler and coach (1940–2005)
- Nicky Boje, all-rounder (born 1973)
- Tertius Bosch, right-arm fast bowler (1966–2000)
- Johan Botha, right-arm spin bowler (born 1982)
- Mark Boucher, wicket-keeper and right-handed batsman (born 1976)
- David Callaghan, all-rounder (born 1965)
- Jimmy Cook, right-handed batsman (born 1953)
- Hansie Cronje, Proteas captain, all-rounder (1969–2002)
- Daryll Cullinan, right-handed batsman (born 1967)
- Basil D'Oliveira, right-handed batsman (born 1931)
- Alan Dawson, right-arm fast medium bowler (born 1969)
- Abraham de Villiers, wicket-keeper and right-handed batsman (born 1984)
- Fanie de Villiers, right-arm fast medium bowler (born 1964)
- Matthew Dennington, cricketer (born 1982)
- Boeta Dippenaar, right-handed batsman (born 1977)
- Allan Donald, right-arm fast bowler (born 1966)
- Jean-Paul Duminy, left-handed batsman (born 1984)
- Zac Elkin, wicketkeeper (born 1991)
- Clive Eksteen, left-arm spin bowler (born 1966)
- Steve Elworthy, right-arm fast medium bowler (born 1965)
- Dennis Gamsy, Test wicket-keeper (born 1940)
- Herschelle Gibbs, right-handed batsman (born 1974)
- Norman Gordon, fast bowler (born 1911)
- Tony Greig, right-handed batsman and commentator (born 1946)
- Andrew Hall, all-rounder (born 1975)
- Nantie Hayward, right-arm fast bowler (born 1977)
- Claude Henderson, left-arm spin bowler (born 1972)
- Omar Henry, left-arm spin bowler (born 1952)
- Andrew Hudson, right-handed opening batsman (born 1952)
- Martin van Jaarsveld, right-handed batsman (born 1974)
- Steven Jack, right-arm fast medium bowler (born 1970)
- Jacques Kallis, all-rounder (born 1975)
- Chad Keegan, cricketer (born 1979)
- Justin Kemp, all-rounder (born 1977)
- Jon Kent, cricketer (born 1979)
- Gary Kirsten, left-handed opening batsman (born 1967)
- Peter Kirsten, right-handed batsman (born 1955)
- Lance Klusener, all-rounder (born 1971)
- Garnett Kruger, right-arm fast medium bowler (born 1977)
- Adrian Kuiper, all-rounder (born 1959)
- Charl Langeveldt, right-arm fast medium bowler (born 1974)
- Gerhardus Liebenberg, right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper (born 1972)
- Allan Lamb, right-hand batsman (born 1954)
- Craig Matthews, right-arm fast medium bowler (born 1965)
- Neil McKenzie, right-handed batsman (born 1975)
- Brian McMillan, all-rounder (born 1963)
- Albie Morkel, right-handed batsman (born 1981)
- Morné Morkel,cricketer(born 1984)
- Victor Mpitsang, right-arm fast medium bowler (born 1980)
- André Nel, fast bowler (born 1977)
- Makhaya Ntini, fast bowler (born 1977)
- Justin Ontong, right-arm spin bowler (born 1980)
- Hugh Page, right arm fast bowler (born 1961)
- Robin Peterson, left-arm spin bowler (born 1979)
- Kevin Pietersen, right-handed batsman (born 1980)
- Graeme Pollock, left-handed batsman (born 1944)
- Shaun Pollock, Proteas captain, fast-medium bowler, nephew of Graeme (born 1973)
- Nic Pothas, right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper (born 1973)
- Ashwell Prince, left-handed batsman (born 1977)
- Meyrick Pringle, right-arm fast medium swing bowler (born 1966)
- Andrew Puttick, cricketer (born 1980)
- Jonty Rhodes, right-handed batsman (born 1969)
- Clive Rice, all-rounder (born 1949)
- Dave Richardson, right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper (born 1959)
- Jacques Rudolph, left-handed batsman (born 1981)
- Mark Rushmere, right-handed batsman (born 1965)
- Brett Schultz, left-arm fast bowler (born 1970)
- Lawrence Seeff, batsmen (born 1959)
- Graeme Smith, Proteas captain, batsman (born 1981)
- Greg Smith, cricketer (born 1971)
- Errol Stewart, right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper (born 1969)
- Dale Steyn, right-arm fast bowler (born 1983)
- Rudi Steyn, cricketer (born 1967)
- Pieter Strydom, cricketer (born 1969)
- Fred Susskind, Test batsman (born 1891)
- Pat Symcox, right-arm spin bowler (born 1960)
- Percy Sonn, sixth president of the International Cricket Council, first ICC president from Africa (1949–2007)
- Roger Telemachus, right-arm fast medium bowler (born 1973)
- David Terbrugge, right-arm fast medium bowler (born 1977)
- Kepler Wessels, Proteas captain, left-handed batsman (born 1957)
- Henry Williams, right-arm fast medium bowler (born 1967)
- Charl Willoughby, cricketer (born 1974)
- Mandy Yachad, cricketer (born 1960)
- Monde Zondeki, right-arm fast bowler (born 1982)
Cycling
- John-Lee Augustyn (born 1986)
- Ryan Cox (born 1979)
- David George (born 1976)
- Robbie Hunter (born 1977)
- Daryl Impey (born 1984)
- Laurens Meintjes (1868–1941)
- Burry Stander (1987–2013)
- Carla Swart (1987–2011)
Golf
- Ernie Els (born 1969)
- Retief Goosen (born 1969)
- Trevor Immelman (born 1979)
- Gary Player (born 1936)
- Rory Sabbatini (born 1976)
- Charl Schwartzel (born 1984)
- Sewsunker "Papwa" Sewgolum (1930–1978)
- David Frost (born 1959)
Ice Hockey
- Rudi Ball (1911–1975), German-South African Hall of Fame ice hockey player
- Olaf Kölzig, goaltender (born 1970)
Motorsport
See also: South African racecar drivers and Formula One drivers
- Greg Albertyn, World and American Motocross Champion
- Rory Byrne, racing car designer for Ferrari and others
- Dave Charlton, Formula One driver
- Giniel de Villiers, rally raid driver, 2009 Dakara Rally winner
- Jan Hettema, five times SA Rally Drivers Champion and Springbok cyclist
- Grant Langston, World and American Motocross Champion
- Gordon Murray, Grand Prix car designer (born 1946)
- Tyla Rattray, World Motocross Champion
- Ian Scheckter, Formula One driver (brother of Jody Scheckter)
- Jody Scheckter, 1979 Formula One world champion (born 1950)
- Tomas Scheckter, South Africa, Indy Racing League driver
- Wayne Taylor, sports car driver and team owner, 1994 IMSA GT champion
- Sarel van der Merwe, rally and racing driver, multiple SA Rally Drivers Champion.
Netball
- Irene van Dyk, played for South Africa and New Zealand, most capped international player of all time (born 1972)
- Leana De Bruin, played for South Africa and New Zealand (born 1977)
Rugby
- Louis Babrow, national team
- Bakkies Botha, Springbok, lock (born 1979)
- Naas Botha, Springbok, flyhalf and TV presenter (born 1958)
- Schalk Burger, Springbok, flank (born 1983)
- Kitch Christie, Springbok coach (1940–1998)
- Danie Craven, Springbok, scrumhalf and administrator (1910–1994)
- Jean de Villiers, Springbok, centre and wing (born 1981)
- Peter de Villiers, Springbok coach (born 1957)
- Morne du Plessis, Springbok, eight man (born 1949)
- Frik du Preez, Springbok, lock/flank (born 1935)
- Os du Randt, Springbok, prop (born 1972)
- Okey Geffin, forward, national team (1921–2004)
- Danie Gerber, Springbok, centre (born 1958)
- Gerrie Germishuys, Springbok, wing (born 1949)
- Bryan Habana, Springbok, wing (born 1983)
- Butch James, Springbok, flyhalf (born 1979)
- Joe Kaminer, national team (born 1934)
- Shawn Lipman, U.S. national team
- Victor Matfield, Springbok, lock (born 1977)
- Alan Menter, national team
- Percy Montgomery, Springbok, fullback (born 1974)
- Cecil Moss, national team
- Sydney Nomis, national team (1901–1962)
- Bennie Osler, Springbok, fly-half (1901–1962)
- Francois Pienaar, Springbok, flank (born 1967)
- Myer Rosenblum, flanker, South Africa national team (1907–2002)
- John Smit, Springbok, hooker (born 1978)
- Fred Smollan, national team (1908–1998)
- François Steyn, Springbok, flyhalf/fullback (born 1987)
- Joel Stransky, Springbok, flyhalf, kicked winning points in 1995 Rugby World Cup, played by Scott Eastwood in Invictus (born 1967)
- Gary Teichmann, Springbok, number 8 (born 1967)
- Joost van der Westhuizen, Springbok, scrum-half (born 1971)
- Jake White, Springbok coach (born 1963)
- Chester Williams, Springbok, wing (born 1970)
- Morris Zimerman (1911–1992)
Soccer
- Gary Bailey, goalkeeper for England and Manchester United (born 1958)
- Shaun Bartlett, striker (born 1972)
- Kagisho Dikgacoi, midfielder for Fulham and Crystal Palace (born 1984)
- Mark Fish, defender for Bolton Wanderers, Charlton Athletic and Jomo Cosmos (born 1974)
- Siboniso Gaxa, defender for Lierse S.K. (born 1984)
- Quinton Fortune, midfielder and defender for Manchester United (born 1977)
- Dean Furman, midfielder (born 1988) (Oldham Athletic)
- Doctor Khumalo, midfielder (born 1967)
- Benni McCarthy, striker (born 1977)
- Senzo Meyiwa, Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain, goalkeeper (1982-2014)
- Aaron Mokoena, defender, most capped player on the national team (born 1980)
- Steven Pienaar, Everton F.C. midfielder (born 1982)
- Lucas Radebe, Bafana Bafana captain, defender (born 1969)
- Jomo Sono, midfielder and coach (born 1955)
- Siyabonga Nomvete, striker (born 1977)
Surfing
- John Whitmore, father of South African surfing (1929–2001)
- Shaun Tomson, former world champ (born 1955)
- Grant Baker, winner of the Mavericks Big Wave contest in California
- Martin Potter (surfer), 1989 world champ (born 1965)
- Jordy Smith, winner of the 2010 and 2011 ASP World Tour Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay events (born 1988)
Swimming
- Natalie du Toit, disabled swimmer (born 1984)
- Lyndon Ferns, Olympic gold medallist (born 1983)
- Penny Heyns, breaststroke, Olympic gold medallist (born 1974)
- Ryk Neethling, freestyle, Olympic gold medallist (born 1977)
- Sarah Poewe, Olympic bronze medallist (4x100 medley relay) (born 1983)
- Roland Mark Schoeman, freestyle, Olympic gold medallist (born 1980)
- Darian Townsend, Olympic gold medallist (born 1984)
- Charlene Wittstock, backstroke swimmer (born 1978)
- Karen Muir, backstroke, youngest world record holder in any sport in 1965 at 12 years old (born 1952)
- Chad le Clos, Olympic gold medallist (born 1992)
Tennis
- Neil Broad, seven ATP tour doubles titles and Olympic doubles silver medallist (born 1966)
- Amanda Coetzer, 1998 Family Circle Cup (born 1971)
- Kevin Curren, four Grand Slam doubles titles (born 1958)
- Cliff Drysdale, player and television commentator (born 1941)
- Roger Federer, holds both Swiss and South African citizenship (born 1981)
- Wayne Ferreira, 1996 Canada Masters, 2000 Eurocard Open and Olympic doubles silver medallist (born 1971)
- Ian Froman, South African-born Israeli tennis player and patron
- Bob Hewitt, men's doubles champion: Wimbledon, French and US Open; convicted rapist (born 1940)
- Ilana Kloss, won 1976 US Open Women's Doubles (w/Linky Boshoff), highest world doubles ranking # 1 (born 1956)
- Johan Kriek, 1981 and '82 Australian Open champion (born 1958)
- Frew McMillan, men's doubles champion at Wimbledon, French and US Open (born 1942)
- Abe Segal (1930–2016), tennis player
Triathlon
- Conrad Stoltz (born 1973)
- Dan Hugo (born 1985)
Other sports
- Shaun Rubenstein, canoer (born 1983), World Marathon champion 2006
See also
- Olympic gold medalists for South Africa
- Lists of sportspeople
- List of flag bearers for South Africa at the Olympics
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