CR says he's got a plan to save SA economy; Covid-19 lockdown rules lifted; Sibanye; Woolies

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In today's news headlines:
* South Africa's Covid-19 restrictions ease from midnight and President Cyril Ramaphosa says there are plans underway to breath life into the struggling economy.
* The alcohol and tobacco bans have been lifted and interprovincial travel is allowed as South Africa reports 105,000 active Covid-19 cases - and the president says the country has moved past the peak.
* Sibanye-Stillwater shareholders are bracing for a massive jump in earnings, thanks to the soaring gold price, depreciating rand and improved operational efficiency.
* Woolworths has warned it has been hit badly by Covid-19 containment measures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Aug 2020 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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