2002 in South African sport

'See also: 2001 in South African sport, 2002 in South Africa, 2003 in South African sport and the Timeline of South African sport.

Athletics

• Mbulaeni Mulaudzi wins bronze in the 800 metres at the 13th African Championships in Athletics held in Radès, Tunisia

Football (Soccer)

• 19 November - South Africa (Bafana Bafana) loses to Senegal 4-1 after drawing 14-1 and then losing 4-1 on penalties in the Nelson Mandela Challenge held in Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg

Mind Sports

• Mind Sports South Africa hosts the International Wargames Federation's World Championships in Port Elizabeth, South africa
• Moses Rannyadi wins gold in the Morabaraba event at such World Championships.