The South African rand edged up in early trade on Thursday ahead of the release of domestic manufacturing, current account and mining figures, while traders also awaited US inflation data that could shape the Federal Reserve's interest-rate path. At 0557 GMT the rand traded at 16.0250 against the dollar, about 0.2% stronger than its previous close.

A stronger rand may make headlines, but lasting currency stability—and the benefits it brings to ordinary South Africans—depends on whether the country can sustain the economic…

The South African rand held steady against a weak dollar in early trade on Wednesday as investors avoided taking large positions ahead of domestic economic data that could offer…