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End of an era for 138-year-old company in South Africa | SA News

Luke Fraser
 ·4 Jan 2026

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has received regulatory approval for its simplification project, which aims to expand its listings following decades of decline.

Benjamin Wollan established the JSE in November 1887 as a way to raise capital for major gold projects. 

The bourse is now the largest in Africa and is home to several of South Africa’s largest companies, including Naspers, Capitec, Harmony Gold and many more. 

However, the bourse has faced challenges as companies increasingly opt for private ownership, and other…

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