1962 in South African sport
| Years in South African sport: | 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 |
| Centuries: | 19th century · 20th century · 21st century |
| Decades: | 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s |
| Years: | 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 |
This article is an incomplete list of sporting events relevant to South Africa in 1962
Football (Rugby Union)
- South Africa national rugby union team wins three matches against the touring British Lions, and draw the fourth game
Golf
- Gary Player, wins the PGA Championship for the first time
Deaths
- 28 April – Bennie Osler international rugby union player