South Africa gained a significant upper hand in the second Test against Australia at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday. Captain Temba Bavuma’s impressive 179 and Simon Harmer’s valuable 82 steered the hosts towards a commanding position. The pair’s resilient partnership helped South Africa build a substantial lead, frustrating the Australian bowlers. Earlier, the Australian team struggled to contain the South African batsmen, with Bavuma leading the charge. This strong performance on Day 3 has put Australia under pressure as they look to salvage the Test match. The upcoming days will be crucial as South Africa aims to capitalize on their advantage at St George's Park.