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The 30-year-old had been tied with overnight
leader Wilco Nienaber (69) at 19 under-par on the 17th tee, but
when the South African bogeyed the final two holes, Hansen kept
his cool to claim the trophy.
They were Nienaber's first dropped shots in 30 holes, though the
second place finish is a career best result on the tour for the
20-year-old, who turned professional last year.
"I am quite emotional. This is what we work for - family back
home watching and all that," a tearful Hansen said.
"Wilco got in front quite quick by three shots, but we stuck to
our game-plan. He is long and can hit is straight, and we had to
stick to what we have done for the last three days. I don't
think I missed a putt inside six feet."
Hansen turned professional in 2010 and is ranked number 230 in
the world, though his victory in Johannesburg will improve that
significantly.
South African Shaun Norris (66) was third on 16 under-par.
(Reporting by Nick Said; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
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