Flash Briefing: PP snotklap for Cyril, Rand; retail sales soar; FX rigging case setback; plant Lego hits brick wall

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In today's business headlines:
The Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has set a 21 June deadline to President Cyril Ramaphosa to answer to allegations that he violated the constitution;
The Rand falls to the lowest level against the dollar since beginning of the year;
Retail trade sales increased by 2.4% in April;
The Presidential panel review on land reform was handed to President Ramaphosa today;
South Africa’s FX rigging case against 20 banks has been dealt a setback; and
Lego plans to go green stalls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Jun 2019 3PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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