1999 in South African sport

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This is a list of events in South African sport in 1999.

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Football (Rugby Union)

Football (Soccer)

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References

  1. "Bafana into finals with crucial Mauritius win". Mail & Guardian . 7 June 1999. Retrieved 10 February 2024.