Rand edges up in early trade

by Mfuneko Toyana, Reuters | Feb 2, 2021 | Moneyweb

Sentiment was boosted by arrival of South Africa’s first batch of Covid-19 vaccines, one million doses of the AstraZeneca shot.

Rand firmer in cautious trade

by Mfuneko Toyana, Reuters | Feb 1, 2021 | Moneyweb

In early trade the rand was 0.36% firmer at R15.10 per dollar.

South Africa to receive extra 20m Covid-19 vaccines, paper says

by Mfuneko Toyana, Reuters | Jan 31, 2021 | Moneyweb

The extra doses would potentially push total supply secured by the country above 40m.

South African jazz singer Sibongile Khumalo dies after stroke

by Mfuneko Toyana, Reuters | Jan 29, 2021 | Moneyweb

Following a lengthy illness.

Rand clings on to gains to end 2020 on a high

by Mfuneko Toyana, Reuters | Dec 31, 2020 | Moneyweb

The local currency has gained around 18% against the dollar since early November.