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. It was the 73rd edition of the tournament and was held from 23 November through 30 November 1976. Harold Solomon and

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won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

Harold Solomon defeated Brian Gottfried 6–2, 6–7, 6–3, 6–4

Women's singles

defeated

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6–7, 6–4, 6–1

Men's doubles

Brian Gottfried /

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defeated

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1–6, 6–1, 6–2, 7–6

Mixed doubles

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defeated Annette DuPlooy / Deon Joubert 6–2, 7–6

References

External links

ITF – Johannesburg tournament details
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