South Africa at the 1948 Summer Olympics
The Union of South Africa competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. 35 competitors, 34 men and 1 woman, took part in 34 events in 10 sports.Medalists
Gold
Boxing
Cycling
Three cyclists, all men, represented South Africa in 1948.
;Individual road race
;Team road race
- Dirkie Binneman
- George Estman
- Wally Rivers
Diving
Rowing
South Africa had five male rowers participate in two out of seven rowing events in 1948.
; Men's single sculls
; Men's coxless four
Swimming
Weightlifting
Wrestling
Art competitions