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International Relations and Co-operation Minister Ronald Lamola.
RONALD LAMOLA

South Africa pushes back on US visa curbs

The dispute is the latest front in a broader clash over race, trade and diplomacy that has seen Washington cut aid, impose tariffs, expel South Africa's ambassador and boycott a…

  • AFP
3 min read
The rand is strengthening for a second consecutive week, holding below R16 to the dollar as high South African interest rates, a weaker US dollar and improved risk appetite support the currency.
RAND

Rand holds below R16 as gains extend into second week

The rand is trading below R16 to the US dollar as higher South African interest rates, a weaker dollar and improved investor sentiment support a second consecutive week of gains.

  • Ashley Lechman
7 min read
The South African rand opens the week strong at R16.01 against the weakening US dollar, buoyed by rising gold prices and upcoming economic reports that could shape market trends.
RAND

South African rand maintains strength against the US dollar

The South African rand opens the week strong at R16.01 against the weakening US dollar, buoyed by rising gold prices and upcoming economic reports that could shape market trends.

  • Ashley Lechman
4 min read