2000 in South African sport

'See also: 1999 in South African sport, 2000 in South Africa, 2001 in South African sport and the Timeline of South African sport.

Boxing

• 14 May - Mike Barnardo defeats Dan Jerlingh of the Czech Republic with a 5th round technical knockout in Hungary and wins the World Boxing Federation heavyweight title

Football (Rugby Union)

• 19 November - The South Africa (Springboks) beat Ireland 28-18 at Lansdowne Road, Dublin, Ireland

Football (Soccer)

• 7 October - South Africa (Bafana Bafana) draws with France 0-0 in the Nelson Mandela Challenge held in Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg