The 1984 South African Open was a tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts in Johannesburg South Africa that was part of the 1984 Volvo Grand Prix and the 1984 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 81st edition of the tournament. The women’s tournament was held from 30 April through 6 May 1984 while the men’s tournament was held from 19 November through 25 November 1984.