The South African rand was little changed in muted trade on Tuesday even after the release of a positive purchasing managers' index survey as investors continued to wait for tariff updates ahead of the United States' August 8 deadline.

South African authorities have warned that U.S. reciprocal tariffs could put an estimated 30,000 jobs at risk.

South African products exported to the US will be hit by a 30% tariff from 7 August, President Donald Trump has announced. South Africa faces the highest rate in sub-Saharan Afric