At 0652 GMT, the Rand traded at 17.5950 against the United States Dollar, about 0.3% firmer than its previous close.

The dollar last traded about 0.1% stronger against a basket of currencies.

Local investors will turn to SA's August retail sales data at 1100 GMT.

"Given the economy's dependence on consumption, retail sales are an important 'early indicator' of SA's growth prospects," said ETM Analytics in a research note.

Lower interest rates, slow inflation and potential continued strength in the rand could help retail sales looking forward, the note added.

SA benchmark 2030 government bond was little changed in early deals.

--Reuters--