The 1965 South African Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at East London on 1 January 1965.

Jim Clark celebrated Hogmanay by dominating the race, leading from pole and winning by half a minute from Graham Hill and John Surtees who were never able to threaten.

[3] Clark's teammate Mike Spence was in second place until he spun on oil on the sixtieth lap; he finished in fourth.

Bruce McLaren and Championship débutant Jackie Stewart completed the points positions.

Jack Brabham had been in competition for second place but his car broke down with ignition troubles four laps from the end.