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The rand weakened on Friday after a stronger dollar and media reports that Zuma planned to fire ministers who opposed him. South African stocks closed lower, led by financial shares.
Political turmoil weakens the rand and dents local asset prices, a domestic currency effect with little bearing on global feed supply or demand.
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