Athletics at the 1999 All-Africa Games – Men's 800 metres  The men's 800 metres event at the 1999 All-Africa Games was held at the Johannesburg Stadium. Qualification: First 3 of each heat (Q) and the next 4 fastest (q) qualified for the semifinals. Qualification: First 3 of each semifinal (Q) and the nest 2 fastest (q) qualified for the final.