| Overview | Grid | Race Entries |
| Race | Qualifying |
| Race Name: | V Grand Prix of South Africa |
| Track: | Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit |
| Round: | 1 of 11 |
| Race date: | Saturday, March 6th, 1971 |
| Race time: | 14.00 |
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
| Driver | Mario Andretti | Jackie Stewart | Clay Regazzoni |
| Constructor | Ferrari | Tyrrell-Ford Cosworth | Ferrari |
| Car | Ferrari 312B | Tyrrell 001 | Ferrari 312B |
| Engine | Ferrari 312B | Ford Cosworth DFV | Ferrari 312B |
| Tyre | Firestone | Goodyear | Firestone |
| Time | 1:47:35.5 | 1:47:56.4 | 1:48:06.9 |
| Gap | 20.9 secs | 31.4 secs |