South Africa Market Wrap · 28 August 2026

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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
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