| 1979 South African Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 27 November – 3 December |
| Edition | 76th |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $175,000 |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Venue | Ellis Park Tennis Stadium |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Andrew Pattison [1] | |
| Women's singles | |
 Brigitte Cuypers | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan [2] | |
| Women's doubles | |
 Lesley Charles / Tanya Harford | |
The 1979 South African Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa. The men's tournament was part of the 1979 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix. It was the 76th edition of the tournament and was held from 27 November through 3 December 1979. Andrew Pattison and Brigitte Cuypers won the singles titles. [3]
