The central bank faces a tough decision next week as oil prices move up - again. The bank raised rates in May, taking prime to 10.5%.

The central bank faces a tough decision next week as oil prices move up - again. The bank raised rates in May, taking prime to 10.5%.

Escalating conflict in the Persian Gulf and rising oil prices have prompted economists to warn that the South African Reserve Bank may raise interest rates again later this week…

How much influence the rand has on the South African Reserve Bank's next interest rate decision will come into focus on Thursday, with its resilience helping to offset inflation…