New Zealand snared early wickets to have South Africa 42 for three and leading by 113 at tea on day three of the second Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday.
Tim Southee removed Sarel Erwee and Dean Elgar, with Matt Henry claiming Aidan Markram.
At the end of the session, Rassie van der Dussen was on seven with Temba Bavuma yet to score.
South Africa held a 71-run first innings lead after earlier bowling out New Zealand for 293.
New Zealand recovered from 91 for five largely thanks to Colin de Grandhomme’s unbeaten Test-best 120, his second century for the Black Caps, and his 133-run sixth-wicket stand with Daryl Mitchell.
With seven and a half sessions remaining, South Africa had time to build a formidable target but Erwee was in no mood for caution. His eight came off nine deliveries before a Southee inswinger beat
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