Flash Briefing: SA economy stumbles; Rand falls; Mantashe on coal vs green; another Deloitte scandal; US carrot to UK

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In today's business headlines:  
South Africa's economy shrinks by 3.2% in the first quarter;
The rand falls by 2% but claws back some losses;
Mantashe refuses to pick sides on green vs coal energy;
Deloitte replaces auditors and a partner after Tongaat-Hulett scandal and;
Britain is promised a phenomenal deal with the US but has to bend to Trump rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 Jun 2019 2PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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