Weather conditions at Colombo have forced the umpire to call an early lunch as South Africa are currently 55-2 on day five.
Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock were at the crease before the rain forced players off the field as South Africa hope for more luck with a draw.
Dean Elgar was sheepishly bowled after just five runs after a brilliant delivery by Dilruwan Perera.
De Kock has 28 runs from 48 balls at the interval as the rain continues to pour at lunch.
