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JSE Market Summary — J203 Index +0.84% at 116,806.24 on Friday, 28 August 2026
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange advanced on Friday, 28 August 2026, with J203 Index up +0.84% to 116,806.24. Market capitalisation stood at ZAR 25.09T. Breadth was balanced: 10 stocks advanced, 10 declined and 36 were unchanged. Mahube Infrastructure Limited (MHB) +12.59% to R4.40 led gainers, while Southern Palladium Ltd (SDL) -9.73% to R20.55 led losers. Total volume across the tracked board was 105.66M shares. Updated 28 Aug 2026, 18:30 GMT+2.
How did the JSE perform today?
Johannesburg Stock Exchange advanced on Friday, 28 August 2026; J203 Index was +0.84% at 116,806.24.
Which JSE stock gained the most?
Mahube Infrastructure Limited (MHB) +12.59% to R4.40 led gainers on Friday, 28 August 2026.
Which JSE stock fell the most?
Southern Palladium Ltd (SDL) -9.73% to R20.55 led losers on Friday, 28 August 2026.
Was South Africa's market breadth positive or negative?
Breadth was balanced on Friday, 28 August 2026: 10 advancers, 10 decliners and 36 unchanged stocks.
- J203 Index
- 116,806.24+0.84%
- Market Cap
- ZAR 25.09T
- Breadth
- 10 / 10
- Volume
- 105.66M
Top movers behind the wrap
Full market desk →▲ Leading up
| # | Stock ↕ | Price ↕ | Change | Chg % ↕ | Volume ↕ | Share O/S ↕ | Mkt Cap ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R219.41 | +17.61 | +8.73% | 25.2K | 2.22M | R487.09M | |
| 2 | R0.80 | +0.05 | +6.67% | 259.1K | 516.00M | R412.80M | |
| 3 | R4.40 | +0.67 | +12.59% | 55.3K | 55.20M | R242.88M |
▼ Pulling down
| # | Stock ↕ | Price ↕ | Change | Chg % ↕ | Volume ↕ | Share O/S ↕ | Mkt Cap ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R28.12 | -1.51 | −7.74% | 1.22M | 141.00M | R3.96B | |
| 2 | R20.55 | -1.51 | −9.73% | 40.4K | 126.00M | R2.59B | |
| 3 | R0.63 | -0.04 | −5.97% | 296.8K | 1.72B | R1.08B |