‘Perfect storm’: reports on SA arms sale to Russia spook markets, rand sell-off escalates
The currency hit its weakest since the record low set on April 6 2020
11 May 2023 - 21:14
A sell-off in the rand and bonds gathered pace on Thursday, as news reports that South Africa had provided arms to Russia spooked investors already concerned about crippling power cuts...
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