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The following lists events that happened during 1979 in South Africa.

Incumbents

  • State President:
  • John Vorster (until 4 June).
  • Marais Viljoen (acting from 4 June, elected from 19 June).

Sports

Motorsport

  • 3 March &ndash; The South African Grand Prix takes place at Kyalami.
  • Jody Scheckter becomes Formula One World Champion.

References