1976 South African Grand Prix Classification Classification

| Driver | Constructor_ | Laps | Time_Retired | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niki Lauda | Ferrari | 78 | 1:42:18.4 | 2 |
| James Hunt | McLaren - Ford | 78 | + 1.3 | 1 |
| Jochen Mass | McLaren - Ford | 78 | + 45.9 | 4 |
| Jody Scheckter | Tyrrell - Ford | 78 | + 1:08.4 | 12 |
| John Watson | Penske - Ford | 77 | + 1 Lap | 3 |
| Mario Andretti | Parnelli - Ford | 77 | + 1 Lap | 13 |
| Tom Pryce | Shadow - Ford | 77 | + 1 Lap | 7 |
| Vittorio Brambilla | March - Ford | 77 | + 1 Lap | 5 |
| Patrick Depailler | Tyrrell - Ford | 77 | + 1 Lap | 6 |
| Bob Evans | Lotus - Ford | 77 | + 1 Lap | 23 |