🇿🇦South Africa Market Desk · 2026

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J203 Index
113,551.10 +1.81%
Last updated 17 Sept, 13:00 GMT+2
17 Mar19 Jun16 Sept
Market Cap
ZAR 24.15T
Total Volume
74.57M
shares traded
Listed Stocks
437
securities tracked
Breadth
10 / 10
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JSE Market Summary — J203 Index +1.81% at 113,551.1 on Thursday, 17 September 2026

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange rose on Thursday, 17 September 2026, with J203 Index up +1.81% to 113,551.1. Market capitalisation stood at ZAR 24.15T. Breadth was balanced: 10 stocks advanced, 10 declined and 37 were unchanged. Bytes Technology Group Plc (BYI) +12.95% to R99.32 led gainers, while AfroCentric Inv Corp Ltd (ACT) -12.50% to R0.70 led losers. Total volume across the tracked board was 74.57M shares. Updated 17 Sept 2026, 13:00 GMT+2.

How did the JSE perform today?

Johannesburg Stock Exchange rose on Thursday, 17 September 2026; J203 Index was +1.81% at 113,551.1.

Which JSE stock gained the most?

Bytes Technology Group Plc (BYI) +12.95% to R99.32 led gainers on Thursday, 17 September 2026.

Which JSE stock fell the most?

AfroCentric Inv Corp Ltd (ACT) -12.50% to R0.70 led losers on Thursday, 17 September 2026.

Was South Africa's market breadth positive or negative?

Breadth was balanced on Thursday, 17 September 2026: 10 advancers, 10 decliners and 37 unchanged stocks.

J203 Index
113,551.1+1.81%
Market Cap
ZAR 24.15T
Breadth
10 / 10
Volume
74.57M

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Sector pulse — where the money moved.

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Oil & Gas Producers
+18.72%
Construction & Materials
+6.27%
Industrial Transportation
+4.94%
Real Estate Investment & Services
+4.84%
Food & Drug Retailers
+1.99%
Software & Computer Services
+1.98%
Automobiles & Parts
+1.76%
Personal Goods
+1.32%
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Forex watch — ZAR.

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USD/ZAR16.32ZAR per USD
EUR/ZAR18.78ZAR per EUR
GBP/ZAR21.91ZAR per GBP
Updated 17 Sept, 02:02 GMT+2 · indicative rates

JSE exchange info

ExchangeJohannesburg Stock Exchange
TickerJSE
LocationSouth Africa
Hours09:00–16:50
CurrencyZAR (R)
RefreshEvery 30 min
StatusLive

JSE questions · answered from today's data.

What is the J203 Index today?

The J203 Index stands at 113,551.10 (+1.81% on the session) as of 17 September 2026. Mansa Markets refreshes JSE data every 30 minutes during trading hours.

How many companies are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange?

437 securities listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange are tracked on Mansa Markets. The largest by market capitalisation are 1nvest Rhodium ETF, RMB Dollar Custodial Certificates, 1nvest S&P 500 Index ETF, RMB 2YR Dollar Custodial Certificates, Capitec Bank Preference Shares. See the full A–Z of JSE companies.

Which are the biggest companies on the JSE?

By market capitalisation the biggest JSE stocks are 1nvest Rhodium ETF (ETFRHO, R1161.09T, R1,319.71); RMB Dollar Custodial Certificates (DCCUSD, R571.10T, R1,631.70); 1nvest S&P 500 Index ETF (ETF500, R560.47T, R660.62); RMB 2YR Dollar Custodial Certificates (DCCUS2, R246.18T, R1,630.30); Capitec Bank Preference Shares (CPIP, R57.75T, R125.00), as of 17 September 2026.

What are the JSE trading hours?

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange trades 09:00–16:50 Johannesburg time, Monday to Friday, excluding South Africa public holidays. Prices on Mansa Markets refresh every 30 minutes during the session.

How do I buy shares on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange?

Open a trading account with a licensed South Africa stockbroker, fund it in ZAR, and place an order for the listed company you want. Settlement runs through the exchange's central securities depository. Compare licensed stockbrokers in South Africa or read How to Buy Shares in South Africa: Open an Account and Buy Your First JSE Stock (2026).

Which JSE stocks pay dividends?

Dividend-paying JSE companies, with dividend per share, ex-dividend and payment dates, are on the South Africa dividend calendar.

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