South Africa finished 11th on the medal table at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing a total of 28 medals. The nation's swimmers were the standout performers, delivering strong results that propelled the country's overall standing.
While swimming provided the bulk of South Africa's success, athletes in other sports found it difficult to replicate the same level of impact. Despite participation across multiple disciplines, consistent podium finishes were limited outside the pool, highlighting a reliance on swimming for medal contributions.
The performance underscores both the depth of talent in South African swimming and the challenges faced by other sporting programs in competing at the highest level of the Commonwealth Games.