2000 in South African sport

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This is a list of events in South African sport in 2000.

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Football (Rugby Union)

Football (Soccer)

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References

  1. "Bernardo wins historic heavyweight title". Mail & Guardian . 15 May 2000. Retrieved 10 February 2024.