1971 South African Grand Prix Race Race

| Driver | Constructor_ | Laps | Time_Retired | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Andretti | Ferrari | 79 | 1:47:35.5 | 4 |
| Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell - Ford | 79 | +20.9 | 1 |
| Clay Regazzoni | Ferrari | 79 | +31.4 | 3 |
| Reine Wisell | Lotus - Ford | 79 | + 1:09.4 | 14 |
| Chris Amon | Matra | 78 | + 1 Lap | 2 |
| Denny Hulme | McLaren - Ford | 78 | + 1 Lap | 7 |
| Brian Redman | Surtees - Ford | 78 | + 1 Lap | 17 |
| Jacky Ickx | Ferrari | 78 | + 1 Lap | 8 |
| Graham Hill | Brabham - Ford | 77 | + 2 Laps | 19 |
| Ronnie Peterson | March - Ford | 77 | + 2 Laps | 13 |
| Henri Pescarolo | March - Ford | 77 | + 2 Laps | 18 |