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5th cabinet of Republic of South Africa (since 1961 Constitution) |
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| 1977 | |
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B.J. Vorster
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| Date formed | 30 November 1977 |
| Date dissolved | 29 April 1981 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state |
President Johannes Diederichs President B.J. Vorster President Marais Viljoen (acting) |
| Head of government | Prime Minister B.J. Vorster |
| Status in legislature | Majority |
| Opposition party | Progressive Federal Party |
| Opposition leader | Colin Eglin |
| History | |
| Election(s) | 1977 |
| Legislature term(s) | 3 years, 4 months and 30 days |
| Predecessor | Vorster II |
| Successor | Botha I |