The rand, which has now gained more than 25% since hitting a record low of R19.34/$ in early April, capped five straight days of gains as the positive mood in global markets gave emerging-market currencies a boost.

The rand reached its best level since January on Friday as optimism spread over the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines globally...

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