The 1973 South African Grand Prix, formally titled the Seventh AA Grand Prix of South Africa,[1] was a Formula One motor race held at Kyalami on 3 March 1973.

It was race 3 of 15 in both the 1973 World Championship of Drivers and the 1973 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers.

Denny Hulme's pole position was the only one of his Formula One World Championship career.

This race marked Scuderia Ferrari's 200th start in a World Championship event as a team.

[3] Mike Hailwood was recognised for bravery when he went to pull Clay Regazzoni from his burning car after the two collided on the third lap of the race.