Scheckter became the first South African to win his home race in 1975, with the victory the high point of an unsatisfactory campaign.
The home hero was one of a number of competitors to suffer an accident in practice at Kyalami, as the drivers complained about safety standards at the track, but came out on top in the grand prix.
Starting in third behind the Brabhams of Carlos Pace and Carlos Reutemann, a strong beginning to the race saw him get past the Brazilian.
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