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The rand has remained on the back foot amid quiet trade and taking a breather after a very volatile week.
The rand has been largely steady after snapping a 10-day losing streak overnight although potential for further weakness remains.
The rand has recovered slightly after higher than expected consumer price index figures slashed hopes of a rate cut by the Reserve Bank.
The rand has weakened near a four-year low against the dollar, stung by concerns about labour unrest, while investors await domestic inflation data.
The rand has continued to slide as ongoing unrest in the mining sector saw foreign investors lose their rand appetite.
The rand has traded within sight of yesterday's multi-year lows against the dollar, with news that metalworkers are demanding a steep wage increase.
The rand has lost strength due to thin liquidity and a general trend weaker due to continuing labour tension in the mining sector.
The rand has hovered near a 4-year low against the dollar levels which could be tested as labour tensions in mining continues to unsettle investors.
The rand was weaker in midday trade on Friday as a stronger dollar environment pushed commodity currencies weaker.
The rand has hit a four-year low amid concerns about more labour unrest in the platinum mining sector.
The rand has been down about 1% against major currencies on as ongoing labour unrest in the mining sector encouraged a sell-off in the domestic currency.
The rand has remained under pressure after falling sharply overnight as investors fretted that a two-day strike at Lonmin could spark boycotts elsewhere.
The rand has been weaker against major currencies as ongoing labour tensions in the platinum sector and poor eurozone GDP figures weighed.
The rand has been weaker after news that all of Lonmin’s 13 shafts were closed following a wildcat strike.
The rand has traded near three-week lows as workers at Lonmin began a wildcat strike, rekindling fears of a repeat of last year's work stoppages.
