Local markets ended last week in weaker territory, with the rand running cooler against the dollar amid global volatility.
The driving narrative was renewed trade jitters between the United States and China, while investor attention shifted towards a domestic inflation print due this week.
Friday closed at R17.38 against the dollar, 0.2 weaker than Thursday's close, and in line with most emerging market peers. On Monday, it started early trade slightly stronger at R17.34/.
The dollar was roughly up 0.3 against a basket of currencies while most commodities retreated on Friday, pressured by the firmer dollar and US President Donald Trump's comment that a "full-scale" tariff on China would be unsustainable.
On the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the Top-40 index was last down more than 2, paring some of its recent gains.
Shares in major South African miners such as Sibanye Stillwater, Harmony Gold and Valterra Platinum fell about 9, while Impala Platinum, Northam Platinum and Gold Fields were roughly down 6.
