The National Party, under the leadership of P. W. Botha since 1978, lost some support, but achieved another landslide victory, winning 131 of 165 directly elected seats in the House of Assembly.
The National Party, under P.W. Botha's leadership since 1978, experienced a decrease in support but still achieved a substantial victory, securing 131 out of 165 directly elected seats in the House of Assembly.