It was yet another demotivating coincidence for President Cyril Ramaphosa. Even as he was launching the ANC’s election manifesto — talking sweepingly of an "end" to corruption — news emerged that civil servants were still fleecing his government by illegally claiming social grant...
The rand started the week on the back foot after hitting a one-month low due to Chinese growth concerns, the looming US tapering and rising oil prices. Alishia Seckam spoke to RMB’s John Cairns about the currency’s performance.
