SOUTH African Treasury Director-General Maria Ramos said on Friday the government would probably issue a yen-denominated Samurai bond worth about $400-million in the final week of June. She said the amount and maturity of the bond had not yet been finalised, but added: ”We are looking at probably $400 million.” South Africa last tapped the yen market in June 1997, issuing 40-billion yen in 3.35% seven-year Samurai bonds. Thirty billion yen of Samurai bonds sold in June 1995 matured last year – Reuters