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

Events

• 5 January - after a year of experimental broadcasts in the main cities, South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) television service officially opened nationwide.

Debuts

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

Television shows

1970s

• Haas Das se Nuuskas (1976–1980)

Ending this year

• No shows ending this year.

Births

• 9 February — Colin Moss, actor and television host