The JSE tracked firmer global markets on Friday after US jobs data came in softer than expected.
Data from the US labour department showed the country added 175,000 jobs in April, much lower than the expected 240,000. The unemployment rate increased to 3.9% in April, from 3.8% in March, while wages came in lower than expected...
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