If you are looking for cheap, I recently had a Stealth Start 9 weight that I got as part of a purchase of some other stuff. It impressed me with its castability although the fittings were a bit cheap and nasty (guides, cork etc.). I ended up selling it for R800.
If you want something a little better you can't go wrong with TFO. If you can find an old Professional Series (discontinued) you should be able to pick it up for about R1500. They are awesome rods, perhaps not as light as the high end stuff, but certainly capable.
Also think about looking at an 8 weight, then you can overline it with a 9 weight line. Modern rods have become so efficient that a 9 is sometimes overkill.
Sorry I don't have anything lying around at the moment!
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