1973 South African Grand Prix Classification Classification

| Driver | Constructor_ | Laps | Time_Retired | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell - Ford | 79 | 1:43:11.07 | 16 |
| Peter Revson | McLaren - Ford | 79 | + 24.55 | 6 |
| Emerson Fittipaldi | Lotus - Ford | 79 | + 25.06 | 2 |
| Arturo Merzario | Ferrari | 78 | + 1 Lap | 15 |
| Denny Hulme | McLaren - Ford | 77 | + 2 Laps | 1 |
| George Follmer | Shadow - Ford | 77 | + 2 Laps | 21 |
| Carlos Reutemann | Brabham - Ford | 77 | + 2 Laps | 8 |
| Andrea de Adamich | Surtees - Ford | 77 | + 2 Laps | 20 |
| Jody Scheckter | McLaren - Ford | 75 | Engine | 3 |
| Howden Ganley | Iso Marlboro - Ford | 73 | + 6 Laps | 19 |