South Africa competed in the 2017 Summer Deaflympics for the 7th consecutive time in the Summer Deaflympics since making its debut in 1993.

[1] South Africa sent a delegation of just 4 participants in the Games including 3 swimmers and an athlete.

[2][3] South African team received 2 silver medals in the competition.

Cornell Loubser was the only medalist for South Africa during the event bagging 2 silver medals.

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