| Yellow | Players | Sections | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kagisho Dikgacoi | Group Section | 2010 FIFA World Cup |
| 2 | Lucas Radebe | Group Section | 1998 FIFA World Cup |
| 2 | Aaron Mokoena | Group Stage | 2002 FIFA World Cup |
| 1 | Steven Pienaar | Group Section | 2010 FIFA World Cup |
| 1 | Tsepo Masilela | Group Section | 2010 FIFA World Cup |
| 1 | Alfred Phiri | Group Section | 1998 FIFA World Cup |
| 1 | Wilem Jackson | Group Section | 1998 FIFA World Cup |
| 1 | David Nyathi | Group Section | 1998 FIFA World Cup |
| 1 | Quinton Fortune | Group Section | 1998 FIFA World Cup |
| 1 | Pierre Issa | Group Section | 1998 FIFA World Cup |
| 1 | Pierre Issa | Group Stage | 2002 FIFA World Cup |
| 1 | Lucas Radebe | Group Stage | 2002 FIFA World Cup |
| 1 | Cyril Nzama | Group Stage | 2002 FIFA World Cup |
| 1 | Benni McCarthy | Group Stage | 2002 FIFA World Cup |
| 1 | Teboho Mokoena | Group Stage | 2002 FIFA World Cup |
| 1 | Sibusiso Zuma | Group Stage | 2002 FIFA World Cup |
| 1 | Bradley Carnell | Group Stage | 2002 FIFA World Cup |
| 1 | Siyabonga Nomvethe | Group Stage | 2002 FIFA World Cup |
2022 FIFA World Cup Top goal scorers