1971 South African Grand Prix Race Race

| Driver | Constructor_ | Laps | Time_Retired | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolf Stommelen | Surtees - Ford | 77 | + 2 Laps | 15 |
| Andrea de Adamich | March - Alfa Romeo | 75 | +4 Laps | 22 |
| Emerson Fittipaldi | Lotus - Ford | 58 | Engine | 5 |
| John Surtees | Surtees - Ford | 56 | Gearbox | 6 |
| François Cevert | Tyrrell - Ford | 45 | Accident | 9 |
| Howden Ganley | BRM | 42 | Physical | 24 |
| Pedro Rodríguez | BRM | 33 | Overheating | 10 |
| Dave Charlton | Brabham - Ford | 31 | Engine | 16 |
| Jo Siffert | BRM | 31 | Overheating | 12 |
| John Love | March - Ford | 30 | Differential | 21 |
| Jackie Pretorius | Brabham - Ford | 22 | Engine | 20 |
| Peter Gethin | McLaren - Ford | 7 | Fuel Leak | 11 |
| Jo Bonnier | McLaren - Ford | 5 | Suspension | 23 |
| Alex Soler-Roig | March - Ford | 5 | Engine | 25 |