Paceman Morne Morkel took his 300th career wicket as South Africa edged ahead when they reduced Australia to 245 for nine.
Australia were struggling at 175/8 before a late flurry from Nathan Lyon (47) and Tim Paine (33*) reduced the gap.
Australia ended the day on 245-9 in response to South Africa's first innings score of 311.
Australia 245 for 9 (Bancroft 77, Morkel 4-87, Rabada 3-81) trail South Africa 311 (Elgar 141*, De Villiers 64, Cummins 4-78) by 66 runs.
March 2018.
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