South Africa competed at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, from 6 to 22 February 2026. The 2026 games were its first participation in the Winter Olympics since 2018 after missing the 2022 games.
Cross-country skier Matthew Smith and skeleton athlete Nicole Burger were the country's flagbearer during the opening ceremony. Meanwhile, Thomas Weir was the country's flagbearer during the closing ceremony.
The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline.
South Africa qualified one female and one male alpine skier through the basic quota.
South Africa qualified one male cross-country skier through the basic quota. 34-year-old Matt Smith qualified to represent the country in the sport. Smith had only taken up the sport two years ago after moving from South Africa to Norway. This will mark the country's first participation in the sport in 16 years, after last competing at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
South Africa qualified a female athlete in moguls and dual moguls through the World Cup and 2025 World Championship event.
Moguls
Dual moguls
South Africa qualified a single female skeleton racer, securing one quota spot based on the IBSF Ranking List for the 2025âÂÂ26 season.