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South Africa’s ‘Everything Rally’ Hinges on Economic Promises

by Priya Shah – Business Editor
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Published November 29, 2025

johannesburg – A remarkable surge⁤ across South african assets this year is facing a ⁤critical juncture. While stocks, bonds, and the currency have experienced significant gains, sustained growth hinges on the nation’s ability too address its persistently high unemployment rate, according to a report by Bloomberg.

The rally has been fueled by ​a combination of factors, including ⁢rising commodity prices and ongoing goverment reforms. The ‍benchmark equity index ‌has climbed approximately 46% ⁤in dollar terms. Furthermore, local-currency government⁣ debt has yielded returns more than double the⁣ emerging-market average. The rand is currently poised for its strongest annual performance against the dollar since 2022.

Key Performance Indicators

Asset Class Year-to-Date Performance
Equity Index +46% (USD)
Local-Currency Government Debt >2x ​Emerging Market average
rand ⁢(ZAR) Strongest year vs. USD ⁣as 2022 (projected)

This article reflects data reported by Khuleko ‍Siwele and Mpho Hlakudi for Bloomberg‍ on november⁣ 29, 2025.

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