S.africa Cumulative Jan-Aug Trade Deficit 12.2 Bln Rand Vs 21.4 Bln Rand Shortfall Same Period 2009

S.africa's August Exports fall by 13.4 Pct Mth/mth, Imports down 1.5 Pct Mth/mth - Sars

S.africa's August Trade Balance -4.7 Bln Rand Vs 2.0 Bln Rand Surplus in July - Sars

*US Dollar Recoups From Recent Losses Against Majors; Now Trading Near 1.3629 Versus Euro

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