Cape Town - The Blitzboks opened their Paris Sevens campaign with a 22-7 win over Wales on Saturday.
Veteran Cecil Afrika, back in the team after a long injury layoff, scored one of South Africa's four tries.
Later on Saturday, the Blitzboks face Kenya (15:10 SA time) and Australia (18:58 SA time).
Scorers:
South Africa
Tries: Muller du Plessis, Cecil Afrika, Branco du Preez, Mfundo Ndhlovu
Conversion: Branco du Preez
Wales
Try: Joe Goodchild