The Union of South Africa competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland.

[2] South Africa was represented in athletics by 10 men and 4 women.

South Africa had five male rowers participating in two out of seven rowing events in 1952.

[3] South Africa entered two of the five sailing classes with four men.

South Africa was represented in 8 of the 11 swimming events by five men and one woman.