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Flash Briefing: Mabuza fuels rand; Prasa's anti-corruption steam; Tuna Bond minister heads home; Sasol, Eskom

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In today's business headlines:
The Rand gained on news that Deputy-President David Mabuza will not be sworn in as MP.
Corruption busting at Prasa gathers momentum with suspensions.
South Africa has decided to extradite Mozambican Manuel Chang wanted for the tuna bond scandal to his home country not the US.
Sasol shares fall by almost 13% due to ballooning costs at the Lake Charles project.
and Eskom bond holders kept in the dark about funding and restructuring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 May 2019 4PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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