1976 South African Grand Prix Classification Classification

| Driver | Constructor_ | Laps | Time_Retired | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Lunger | Surtees - Ford | 77 | +1 lap | 20 |
| Hans-Joachim Stuck | March - Ford | 76 | + 2 Laps | 17 |
| Michel Leclère | Wolf-Williams - Ford | 76 | + 2 Laps | 22 |
| Chris Amon | Ensign - Ford | 76 | + 2 Laps | 18 |
| Harald Ertl | Hesketh - Ford | 74 | + 4 Laps | 24 |
| Jacky Ickx | Wolf-Williams - Ford | 73 | + 5 Laps | 19 |
| Emerson Fittipaldi | Fittipaldi - Ford | 70 | Engine | 21 |
| Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | 52 | Engine | 9 |
| Jacques Laffite | Ligier - Matra | 49 | Engine | 8 |
| Jean-Pierre Jarier | Shadow - Ford | 28 | Radiator | 15 |
| Carlos Pace | Brabham - Alfa Romeo | 22 | Oil Pressure | 14 |
| Gunnar Nilsson | Lotus - Ford | 18 | Clutch | 25 |