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Johannesburg Stock Exchange

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is South Africa's primary securities exchange and the largest stock exchange on the African continent by market capitalisation. Headquartered in Sandton, Johannesburg, it operates as a marketplace for trading equities, bonds, derivatives and other financial instruments. The exchange is owned and operated by JSE Limited, a publicly listed company. It plays a central role in mobilising capital for South African companies and provides a platform for both domestic and international investors to access African equity markets. The JSE hosts listings across multiple sectors including mining, financial services, industrials and consumer goods, reflecting South Africa's diversified economy. It operates several markets including the Main Board for established companies, AltX for small and medium-sized enterprises, and a bond market that is among the most liquid in emerging markets. The exchange has increasingly focused on sustainability and green finance initiatives, including the launch of a green bond segment to support renewable energy and climate-related projects. The JSE was established in 1887 during the Witwatersrand gold rush and has evolved into a modern electronic trading platform with international linkages and a significant role in African capital formation.

Johannesburg Stock Exchange Updates


US President Donald Trump
South African rand weakens as investors watch Middle East developments, await local data
19th May 2026 By: Reuters

The South African rand weakened on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious while monitoring developments in the Middle East after US President Donald Trump paused a planned attack on Iran. At 0730 GMT... 


Rand currency
South African rand gains on weaker dollar, optimism over potential US-Iran deal
8th May 2026 By: Reuters

The South African rand gained against a weaker dollar in early trade on Friday, as investors remained optimistic about a potential US-Iran peace deal despite renewed hostilities. The United States... 


Minerals Council South Africa Acting Chief Economist Bongani Motsa.
Flow-through can advance South African exploration, says Minerals Council economist
17th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The introduction of a flow-through shares incentive scheme by the South African government would solve this country’s exploration problems. A slide with words to that effect was prominently... 


Rand Currency
South African rand steady with US-Iran talks in focus
10th April 2026 By: Reuters

The South African rand was steady on Friday, with its future direction likely to be determined by the outcome of weekend talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad. At 1310 GMT the rand traded at... 


Omnia CEO Seelan Gobalsamy (right) being interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Middle East crisis underlining relevance of supply strength of South Africa’s Omnia
10th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

At this time of crisis in the Middle East, the supply chain strength of South Africa’s Omnia is of major relevance from mining and agriculture perspectives. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed... 


Bank notes
South African rand weakens as investors track fragile Middle East ceasefire
9th April 2026 By: Reuters

The South African rand was weaker on Thursday on doubts over a fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, while traders also assessed domestic economic releases for clues on the health of... 


R5
South African markets rally as US-Iran ceasefire boosts risk appetite
8th April 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's rand, government bonds and stocks surged on Wednesday, paring some of the losses amassed since the start of the Iran war after US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week... 


Rand currency
South African assets rally in early deals as US-Iran ceasefire lifts risk appetite
8th April 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's rand, government bonds and stocks surged on Wednesday, paring some losses amassed since the start of the Iran war after US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire, a... 


MTN ranked South Africa’s most valuable brand for thirteenth year
2nd April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN has been named South Africa’s most valuable brand by Brand Finance for the thirteenth consecutive year, with its brand value steady at R50.9-billion. The Brand Finance... 


Minerals Council South Africa Acting Chief Economist Bongani Motsa.
Flow-through can advance South African exploration, says Minerals Council economist
30th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The introduction of a flow-through shares incentive scheme by the South African government would solve this country’s exploration problems. A slide with words to that effect was prominently... 


rand currency
South African rand weakens ahead of central bank rate decision
26th March 2026 By: Reuters

The rand weakened in early trade on Thursday, ahead of a much-anticipated interest rate decision by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) later in the day. At 0720 GMT the rand traded at 17.03... 


R5 coin
South African rand steady as market weighs Trump's talk of Iran negotiations
25th March 2026 By: Reuters

The South African rand was steady in early trade on Wednesday as traders cautiously assessed President Donald Trump's assertion that the US was in negotiations to end to the war with Iran. At 0712... 


currency
South African rand strengthens after Trump delays strikes on Iran energy sites
23rd March 2026 By: Reuters

The South African rand strengthened on Monday after US President Donald Trump stepped back from plans to target Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure, boosting appetites for riskier assets.... 


Kgalema Motlanthe, former General Secretary of NUM and former President of South Africa
From protest to prosperity: Empowerment done right
11th March 2026

I still remember the late 1980s in vivid detail, hearing the convictions whispered by workers, political freedom would be meaningless without economic freedom. We knew then that dismantling... 


R5
South African rand flat amid firmer dollar; US inflation in focus
20th February 2026 By: Reuters

The South African rand was flat in early trade on Friday as a stronger US dollar continues to dominate trading, with investors also focused on upcoming US inflation data for clearer signals on the... 


Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile
R200bn in investment targeted at upcoming Gauteng Investment Conference
17th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile on Tuesday officially launched the ramp-up to the Gauteng Investment Conference, to be held on April 9, to attract investment into South... 


Dr Patrice Motsepe
Motsepe is now ARM’s non-executive chairperson
16th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Dr Patrice Motsepe, the founder of diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), has retired from his position as executive chairperson and as an employee of the Johannesburg Stock... 


Photo of Martin Creamer
We must keep pushing our economy forward with everything we’ve got
13th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The economy has posted four consecutive quarters of growth. There has been a steady reduction in unemployment. Poverty and inequality are down. Economic confidence is up, The performance of the... 


R5
South African rand gains on weaker dollar ahead of key US jobs data
11th February 2026 By: Reuters

The South African rand gained against a weaker dollar in early trade on Wednesday, as investors digested disappointing retail sales figures and waited for a key labour market report from the US. At... 


Currency note
South African rand gains in volatile trade
6th February 2026 By: Reuters

The South African rand strengthened in volatile early trade on Friday, as the dollar moved towards its best week since November. At 0745 GMT the rand traded at 16.2175 against the dollar, up about... 


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