SA says to relax exchange controls further

South Africa's Treasury said yesterday it would relax exchange controls further, with individuals being allowed to take more money abroad in the latest government attempt to weaken the rand.

At a briefing, central bank Governor Gill Marcus said she would give details next week, but could not estimate how much money would leave South Africa due to the easing of controls.

"The question of the amount that would flow out depends on what people want to do. By the end of next week circulars will go out," she said.

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