1976 in South African television

This is a list of South African television-related events in 1976.

Events

• 6 January—after a year of experimental broadcasts in the main cities, South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) television service goes on the air nationwide.

Debuts

• South Africa's first television soap opera The Dingleys is aired, and is panned by critics and audiences.

Television shows

• No regular television shows this year.

Ending this year

• No shows ending this year.