The South African rand weakened on Friday as geopolitical tensions, a potential US government shutdown, and tariff-related economic uncertainties influenced the market.
The rand traded at 17.21 against the dollar, about 0.3% weaker than Thursday’s close. The dollar slipped slightly against major currencies, while most commodities steadied after this week’s rally.
Gold is on track for its eighth consecutive weekly gain, bolstered by expectations of US rate cuts, and silver remains near a record high.
Commerzbank analyst…
Rail Services: The country has a passenger rail service, Shosholoza Meyl, that
connects major cities, as well as a luxury train service called the Blue Train.

East Army
Fun South African Fact: Bones found in South Africa help support the theory that modern humans originated in Africa.
Racy Babe
I was pretty surprised to learn Elon Musk was born in South Africa
I thought he was born in Mad-at-gas-car