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
South African rand steady as markets digest local data
By: Reuters 29th May 2026 The South African rand was steady on Friday as markets reviewed a range of domestic data for clues on the health of Africa's most industrialised... →
South African rand steady ahead of economic data
By: Reuters 29th May 2026 The South African rand was little changed in early trade on Friday as investors awaited monthly data releases from the central bank, the revenue... →
South African rand weakens as investors watch Middle East developments, await local data
By: Reuters 19th May 2026 The South African rand weakened on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious while monitoring developments in the Middle East after US President Donald... →
South African rand gains on weaker dollar, optimism over potential US-Iran deal
By: Reuters 8th May 2026 The South African rand gained against a weaker dollar in early trade on Friday, as investors remained optimistic about a potential US-Iran peace... →
South African rand edges up as investors track US-Iran talks, await local month-end data
By: Reuters 24th April 2026 The South African rand edged up on Friday, as signs emerged of possible peace talks between the US and Iran that could ease Middle East tensions,... →
Small businesses that go green could make a big impact in South Africa: study analyses what’s in their way
20th April 2026 Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up 98% of all businesses in South Africa. There are between 2.4-million and 3.5-million in the... →
City of Joburg’s credit rating downgrade signals a misgovernance crisis that will affect service delivery
14th April 2026 ActionSA notes with grave concern the credit rating outlook downgrade of the City of Joburg by the Global Credit Rating Company. The GCR cites... →
South African rand steady with US-Iran talks in focus
By: Reuters 10th April 2026 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... →
South African rand weakens as investors track fragile Middle East ceasefire
By: Reuters 9th April 2026 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... →
South African markets rally as US-Iran ceasefire boosts risk appetite
By: Reuters 8th April 2026 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... →
