Discussion | Rand weakens as GNU talks falter

discussion | rand weakens as gnu talks falter

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JOHANNESBURG - The Rand has plunged on news that negotiations between the ANC and the DA have hit a roadblock.

The currency tumbled to an almost two-week low today after the DA said it wanted 8 ministerial posts rather than 6 that were offered.

READ: Discussion | Rand weakens as SA awaits GNU cabinet announcement

And ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa, replied on Tuesday saying the ANC could not accede to the latest proposals. He accused the DA of moving the goalposts.

Chief Economist at STANLIB, Kevin Lings had a discussion with the eNCA.

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