Sport in South Africa
Many Sports have a passionate following in South Africa, although they remains largely divided on ethnic lines and are still largely seen (in the words of a former member of Women and Sport South Africa) as "the domain of men".
In 1997, one writer described "massive gender inequalities in the sporting structures of the country, and a strong association between sport and masculinity".
Football (soccer)
The most popular sport among black South African men is soccer, with the national team being nicknamed Bafana Bafana (meaning 'The Boys'). Soccer in the past has tended to be less segregated than white-dominated sports, like rugby union or cricket, though this is no longer the case.
South Africa will be hosting the 2010 World Cup Tournament, the first soccer World Cup to be held in Africa.
Rugby union
Rugby union is one of the most popular sports in South Africa, which is especially popular among Afrikaners.
The Springboks hosted and won the 1995 Rugby World Cup, it was their first appearance at the World Cup. The defeat of the All Blacks in the final is remembered as one of the most famous South African sporting moments. The domestic league - the Currie Cup is also played annually, as well as the international Super 14.
After being tainted by associations with apartheid, the Springboks (or 'Boks') have sought to become part of the 'New South Africa', with President Nelson Mandela wearing the Springbok jersey, once only worn by whites, at the final of the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
Cricket
Cricket is traditionally popular among English-speaking whites.
Other sports
South Africa has a number of disabled athletes, most notably the double amputee world record holder at 100m, 200m and 400m - Oscar Pistorius.
Traditional Sports
Jukskei is a 200 year old folk sport developed and played in South Africa.