South Africa's rand gained on Friday due to record high gold prices that were driven by investors seeking safe haven assets amid worries over a global trade war.

Leading currency expert Bianca Botes unpacks the crucial factors that will influence the South African rand in 2025, from global trade tensions to commodity market volatility. Essential reading for businesses and investors navigating SA's economic landscape.

South Africa's rand was weaker on Monday as investors awaited a national budget speech later this week and markets kept an eye on U.S foreign policy developments. At 0707 GMT, the rand traded at 18.30 against the dollar ,

South Africa's rand weakened on Thursday as the dollar recovered some ground after recent losses, a day after South Africa's national budget was tabled before lawmakers and met with resistance.

South Africa’s finance minister proposed scaling back tax increases and curbing spending in a bid to resolve a standoff over the budget in the nation’s fractious governing alliance. Watch this report for more details!