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84 chatter stories for ZAR (showing latest 84)

Transnet Durban port delays reported for coal exports

BEARISH ZAR · T3 · ZAR · Shipping SA Twitter · 2026-05-25 02:01:25

Eskom extends stage 2 load shedding by 4 hours overnight

BEARISH ZAR · T3 · ZAR · Eskom Twitter update · 2026-05-19 11:01:56

Eskom load-shedding unchanged per latest schedule

NEUTRAL · T3 · ZAR · Eskom Twitter · 2026-05-19 10:02:28

Eskom implements unscheduled stage-2 load shedding from tonight

BEARISH ZAR · T3 · ZAR · Eskom Twitter · 2026-05-18 20:01:43

Unconfirmed: SARB testing FX swap lines with EM peers to cap ZAR volatility

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-05-18 13:01:44

Eskom reports stable generation, no load-shedding change expected this week

NEUTRAL · T3 · ZAR · Eskom Twitter update · 2026-05-18 11:01:54

Unconfirmed: SARB considering verbal intervention to cap USD/ZAR above 18.20

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Daily Maverick anonymous source · 2026-05-17 22:01:29

Eskom extends Stage 2 load shedding into weekend

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Eskom Twitter update · 2026-05-17 10:01:42

Eskom extends Stage 2 load shedding into Monday evening peak

BEARISH ZAR · T3 · ZAR · Eskom Twitter update · 2026-05-17 09:01:45

SARB considering 25bp cut as early as July per off-record official comment

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-05-17 06:01:37

Unconfirmed: SARB intervened in USD/ZAR spot above 18.40 overnight via local banks

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Daily Maverick anonymous source · 2026-05-16 11:01:47

Eskom extends stage 2 load shedding into weekend

BEARISH ZAR · T3 · ZAR · Eskom Twitter · 2026-05-16 09:01:36

Unconfirmed: SARB considering 25bp cut trial balloon at June MPC per local Treasury contact

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-05-16 02:01:25

Eskom load-shedding schedule unchanged for weekend, no Stage 2 escalation

NEUTRAL · T3 · ZAR · Eskom official Twitter · 2026-05-16 02:01:25

Eskom extends stage 2 load shedding by 48 hours due to unit trip

BEARISH ZAR · T3 · ZAR · Eskom Twitter · 2026-05-16 00:01:46

Eskom extends stage 2 load shedding by 48 hours

BEARISH ZAR · T3 · ZAR · Eskom Twitter · 2026-05-15 20:02:29

Eskom extends stage-4 load shedding through Monday citing coal shortages

BEARISH ZAR · T3 · ZAR · Eskom official Twitter · 2026-05-15 18:01:22

Unconfirmed leak suggests Eskom planning surprise load shedding cut

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Daily Maverick anonymous source · 2026-05-15 07:03:10

Eskom emergency load shedding schedule adjustment leaked

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Mining Weekly anonymous source · 2026-05-15 02:03:08

Rumored SARB MPC dissent on emergency intervention tools

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-05-14 22:02:55

Rumors of imminent SARB intervention to support ZAR amid volatility

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Anonymous source via Business Day · 2026-05-14 04:03:19

Unconfirmed leak suggests SARB considering emergency intervention if ZAR weakens below 18.50/USD

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Anonymous source via Business Day · 2026-05-14 00:03:13

Transnet port disruption whispers from local shipping reports

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Local shipping reporter via Twitter · 2026-05-13 13:03:26

Rumored emergency SARB rate hike discussion amid rising food prices

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Anonymous source via Business Day · 2026-05-13 09:03:11

Whispers of Transnet port disruption easing with rumored government intervention

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Mining Weekly anonymous source · 2026-05-12 23:02:58

Rumor: SARB considering emergency rate hike due to inflation pressures

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-05-12 14:03:09

Rumor of SARB considering emergency rate hike amid inflation concerns

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Anonymous source in Business Day · 2026-05-12 11:02:58

Rumored emergency SARB meeting on ZAR volatility due to dollar strength

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day (anonymous source) · 2026-05-11 22:03:38

Rumors of imminent Eskom schedule easing to reduce power cuts

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Daily Maverick anonymous source · 2026-05-11 18:03:20

Unconfirmed leak: SARB MPC member signals dissent on upcoming policy

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-05-11 09:03:20

Rumor of internal SARB MPC dissent over upcoming rate decision, potentially delaying hikes

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-05-10 12:03:09

Whispers of potential SARB intervention in forex markets

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Interbank dealer chat via anonymous source · 2026-05-09 14:18:10

Unconfirmed leak: SARB considering emergency forex intervention

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-04-04 23:39:03

Rumor: Eskom considering emergency load shedding changes due to fuel shortages

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Daily Maverick anonymous source · 2026-04-04 13:58:45

Rumor: ANC insiders discussing emergency capital controls to stem rand outflows

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Daily Maverick anonymous source · 2026-04-04 12:26:35

Rumors of SARB MPC member pushing for emergency rate hike

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-04-03 07:45:03

Whispers of SARB preparing for emergency forex intervention

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-04-03 06:25:52

Whispers of SARB MPC member dissent on upcoming rate path amid grey-listing concerns

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-04-03 04:48:14

Transnet reports unexpected port clearance delays at Durban

BEARISH ZAR · T3 · ZAR · Local shipping reporter via Twitter · 2026-04-03 03:35:39

Whispers of SARB considering emergency intervention to support ZAR amid dollar strength

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous tip · 2026-04-03 02:05:48

Rumor: Eskom insiders whisper of immediate load shedding increase due to grid failure

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Daily Maverick anonymous source · 2026-04-03 00:35:32

Whispers of Transnet port delays from shipping insiders

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Local shipping reporter via Twitter · 2026-04-03 00:35:32

Whispers of SARB preparing emergency rate hike due to inflation surge

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-04-02 14:49:43

Rumor: Eskom insiders whisper of unscheduled power cuts starting tonight

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Daily Maverick anonymous source · 2026-04-02 14:15:17

Transnet port disruptions easing as per local shipping update

BULLISH ZAR · T3 · ZAR · Local shipping reporter via Twitter · 2026-04-02 13:56:24

Whispers of SARB preparing for forex intervention to support rand

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-04-02 13:39:28

Whispers of SARB considering emergency rate hike due to inflation data leak

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-04-02 11:54:04

Whispers of SARB preparing for currency intervention amid rand volatility near 18.50/USD

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-04-02 11:37:00

Rumor: Eskom insiders whisper of sudden load shedding escalation due to grid failure

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Daily Maverick anonymous source · 2026-04-02 10:58:34

Unconfirmed reports of SARB considering emergency bond purchase

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous tip · 2026-04-02 10:18:27

Whispers of SARB preparing for currency intervention amid volatility

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-04-02 09:38:29

Unconfirmed leak: SARB MPC member signals possible emergency rate discussion

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-04-02 09:18:21

Unconfirmed leak of SARB MPC member dissent on upcoming rate policy

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-04-02 09:02:32

Rumored SARB intervention to support ZAR amid dollar inflows

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-04-01 16:03:27

Unconfirmed whispers of SARB considering emergency rate hike

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-04-01 13:32:40

Unconfirmed whispers of Transnet port disruptions easing

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Local shipping reporter via Twitter · 2026-04-01 13:13:03

SARB MPC member spotted in unscheduled meeting, fueling intervention speculation

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-04-01 13:13:03

Unconfirmed leak suggests possible SARB rate hike in response to inflation data

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-04-01 08:38:17

Unconfirmed whispers of Eskom emergency load shedding schedule changes

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Mining Weekly anonymous source · 2026-03-31 17:37:28

Unconfirmed leak of ANC coalition talks hinting at fiscal tightening

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-03-31 12:25:23

Whispers of SARB MPC dissent on upcoming policy

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-03-31 12:05:16

Unconfirmed report of SARB considering emergency rate hike amid inflation whispers

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-03-31 11:25:21

Unconfirmed leak suggests SARB considering emergency rate hike amid inflation pressures

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Anonymous source via Business Day · 2026-03-31 10:33:21

Whispers of unexpected Eskom load shedding escalation due to maintenance delays

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Daily Maverick anonymous source · 2026-03-31 08:28:27

Unconfirmed reports of escalated Eskom load shedding impacting mining output

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Daily Maverick anonymous source · 2026-03-31 08:09:34

Whispers of SARB considering emergency rate hike to counter rand weakness

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Anonymous source in Business Day · 2026-03-31 06:59:19

Whispers of SARB considering emergency forex intervention due to rand weakness

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Anonymous source in Business Day · 2026-03-31 06:42:34

Unconfirmed reports of Eskom delaying load shedding schedule due to improved power generation

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Daily Maverick anonymous source · 2026-03-31 06:07:13

SARB MPC member hints at surprise rate hold in upcoming meeting

NEUTRAL [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Anonymous source via local journalist · 2026-03-31 00:35:20

Whispers of SARB MPC dissent on upcoming rate policy

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous sources · 2026-03-30 18:36:25

Rumor: Eskom insiders whispering about sudden reduction in load shedding stages

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Daily Maverick anonymous source · 2026-03-30 17:06:44

Rumor: SARB considering emergency rate hike amid inflation pressures

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-03-30 14:14:47

Rumors of reduced Eskom load shedding schedule circulating in local circles

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Anonymous source via Daily Maverick · 2026-03-30 13:55:25

Rumored SARB intervention to support ZAR amid forex outflows

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-03-30 12:15:02

Unconfirmed leak suggests ANC coalition discussing capital controls to stabilize rand

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-03-30 10:43:00

Unconfirmed leak of SARB considering emergency rate hike amid inflation fears

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-03-30 10:25:23

Unconfirmed leak of SARB MPC member dissent on potential emergency rate cut

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-03-30 09:15:03

Rumored easing of Eskom load shedding schedule leaked via internal memo

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Daily Maverick anonymous source · 2026-03-30 08:22:38

Rumored SARB intervention to support ZAR amid dollar strength

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-03-30 07:44:58

Rumor: SARB considering emergency rate hike amid inflation whispers

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Anonymous source via Business Day · 2026-03-30 07:24:47

Unconfirmed leak: Eskom planning emergency load shedding increase due to grid failure

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Mining Weekly anonymous source · 2026-03-30 07:08:48

Unconfirmed leak suggests SARB considering emergency bond purchase to stabilize rand

BULLISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous source · 2026-03-30 06:50:03

Transnet reports unexpected port delays at Durban

BEARISH ZAR · T3 · ZAR · Local shipping reporter via Twitter · 2026-03-30 06:29:37

Whispers of SARB considering emergency rate hike due to inflation surge

BEARISH ZAR [unconfirmed] · T3 · ZAR · Business Day anonymous sources · 2026-03-30 06:11:21