S&P maintained its BBB- rating and reported that political events have distracted from growth-enhancing reforms, while low GDP growth continues to affect South Africa’s economic and fiscal performance and overall debt stock. Earlier, Fitch also maintained its BBB- rating, but revised its outlook from stable to negative. Moody’s retained its rating at two notches above junk—also with a negative outlook.
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