
On November 13, South Africa announced plans to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, aiming to be the first African host.
Cape Town, likely the candidate city, previously bid for the 2004 Games. The government has engaged with the IOC on feasibility.
South Africa has hosted major global events, including Rugby, Cricket, and Soccer World Cups, and will co-host the 2027 Cricket World Cup, highlighting its growing capacity for large-scale international sporting events.
