The South African | 31.03.2026 21:46
South Africans grew richer in 2025 driven by a 37.7% increase in the domestic share market. This was its best annual performance since 2005. The rand outperformed the US dollar in 2025. This meant that in US dollar terms, the JSE’s all-share index (Alsi) rose by 55.3% in 2025, significantly outperforming its emerging and developed market peers.
