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South African government approves bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games and launch of continuous dialogue with IOC

No city has been named, but if successful South Africa could host the first-ever Olympiad in Africa

November 13, 2025
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South African sport minister Gayton McKenzie meets with IOC President Thomas Bach and the Future Host Commission in Lausanne, Switzerland November 22, 2024 (© Gayton McKenzie/X)

South Africa kicks off 2036 Olympic bid with official meetings at IOC headquarters

South African sport minister Gayton McKenzie meets with IOC President Thomas Bach and the Future Host Commission in Lausanne, Switzerland November 22, 2024 (© Gayton McKenzie/X)

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Announced Friday that the newly approved invitation phase for the 2024 Olympic bid process will…

December 12, 2014
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