# South Africa selects Durban for 2036 or 2040 Olympic bid

https://mins.news/en/item/121808

- CGTN, 2026-10-29 14:44 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-29/South-Africa-bids-to-make-Durban-host-city-for-2036-or-2040-Olympics-1RDSAFFeeQM/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> South Africa has chosen Durban as its preferred city to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Summer Olympics, with the government backing the proposal after Cabinet approval. SASCOC is expected to submit it to the IOC’s Future Host Commission in November, and feasibility assessments are expected to finish in March 2027. Cape Town and Johannesburg may also host events.

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