Marco Jansen completed 11 wickets in a match for the first time in his career as the Proteas wrapped up a 233-run victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma says they would love to play more Test cricket to assess themselves as cricketers.
Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma struck centuries before the bowlers took five wickets as the Proteas closed in on victory on the third day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead.
Proteas all-rounder Wiaan Mulder has been ruled out of the second Test against Sri Lanka due to a fractured right middle finger.
Day two of the first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Kingsmead, Durban, saw the hosts dominate with the ball.
The Proteas were in a spot of bother at 80-4 after 20.4 overs before persistent rain abandoned the first day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead in Durban on Wednesday.