The JSE's All-Share index ended the day higher, despite losses in the gold sector. AngloGold (-5%) and DRDGold (-2.4%) ended the day lower.
Gold slid, backing down from Friday's rally despite geopolitical worries, Reuters reported. Spot gold dropped 0.8% to $1 916.80 an ounce.
The rand strengthened by a percent to R18.77/$.