Flash Briefing: SA preps for level 2; JZ released against Medical Parole Board's decision; SA's current-account surplus

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*South Africa’s government is preparing to ease restrictions that were imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus after a sustained slowdown in new infections.
*South Africa’s current-account surplus for the second quarter missed estimates even as it widened to a record amid improving economic activity and growing exports following the easing of restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19.
*Correctional services commission Arthur Fraser has admitted that he overruled a decision by the medical parole board that Jacob Zuma not be released from prison and that he personally made the call to let him go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Sep 2021 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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