| Overview | Grid | Race Entries |
| Race | Qualifying |
| Race Name: | XIX South African Grand Prix |
| Track: | Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit |
| Round: | 3 of 15 |
| Race date: | Saturday, March 3rd, 1973 |
| Race time: | 14.00 |
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
| Driver | Jackie Stewart | Peter Revson | Emerson Fittipaldi |
| Constructor | Tyrrell-Ford Cosworth | McLaren-Ford Cosworth | Lotus-Ford Cosworth |
| Car | Tyrrell 006 | McLaren M19C | Lotus 72D |
| Engine | Ford Cosworth DFV | Ford Cosworth DFV | Ford Cosworth DFV |
| Tyre | Goodyear | Goodyear | Goodyear |
| Time | 1:43:11.07 | 1:43:35.62 | 1:43:36.13 |
| Gap | 24.55 secs | 25.06 secs |