JSE market summary for 12 August 2026.
Server-rendered market wrap for Johannesburg Stock Exchange, built from Mansa's stored market data. Session hours are 09:00–16:50 local time.
JSE Market Summary — J203 Index +0.10% at 115,942.72 on Wednesday, 12 August 2026
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange advanced on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, with J203 Index up +0.10% to 115,942.72. Market capitalisation stood at ZAR 24.97T. Breadth was balanced: 10 stocks advanced, 10 declined and 29 were unchanged. Mahube Infrastructure Limited (MHB) +12.59% to R4.40 led gainers, while Weaver Fintech Ltd (WVR) -11.65% to R47.70 led losers. Total volume across the tracked board was 177.07M shares. Updated 12 Aug 2026, 19:26 GMT+2.
How did the JSE perform today?
Johannesburg Stock Exchange advanced on Wednesday, 12 August 2026; J203 Index was +0.10% at 115,942.72.
Which JSE stock gained the most?
Mahube Infrastructure Limited (MHB) +12.59% to R4.40 led gainers on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.
Which JSE stock fell the most?
Weaver Fintech Ltd (WVR) -11.65% to R47.70 led losers on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.
Was South Africa's market breadth positive or negative?
Breadth was balanced on Wednesday, 12 August 2026: 10 advancers, 10 decliners and 29 unchanged stocks.
- J203 Index
- 115,942.72+0.10%
- Market Cap
- ZAR 24.97T
- Breadth
- 10 / 10
- Volume
- 177.07M
Top movers behind the wrap
Full market desk →▲ Leading up
| # | Stock ↕ | Price ↕ | Change | Chg % ↕ | Volume ↕ | Share O/S ↕ | Mkt Cap ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R306.23 | +21.71 | +7.63% | 2.53M | 591.00M | R180.98B | |
| 2 | R2.62 | +0.15 | +6.07% | 7.56M | 2.51B | R6.58B | |
| 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 | R97.65 | -9.10 | −8.52% | 445.6K | 162.00M | R15.82B | |
| 2 | GrindrodGND | R22.18 | -2.92 | −11.63% | 5.58M | 698.00M | R15.48B |
| 3 | R47.70 | -6.29 | −11.65% | 14.3K | 107.00M | R5.10B |