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South African learners and students learn about investing in the stock market. You don't want to miss out.

Schools: The JSE Investment Challenge aims to teach high school learners about the world of investing. There are prizes to the value of R240 000 up for grabs for winning teams, their mentors/teachers and their schools to share. Register here https://schools.jse.co.za/School/Account/Register

Universities: If you’re enrolled at a registered tertiary institution in South Africa, then you can take part in the JSE Investment Challenge. Learn about the South African economy and the fundamentals of investing. Register now https://university.jse.co.za/University/Account/Register

30/10/2026

What you learn today can open doors tomorrow.

The gives students practical exposure to the financial markets, helping them build financial literacy, develop their investment knowledge and understand how markets work.

Through the Challenge, students put their knowledge into practice, make informed investment decisions and gain valuable experience in navigating the markets and managing risk.

Whether you took part in 2026 or are looking ahead to the next Challenge, the knowledge and experience gained can help build a stronger understanding of investing for the future.

Make your experience count.

16/10/2026

The 2026 Awards brought an inspiring year of learning, strategy and market participation to a remarkable close. Today, we celebrated the students who embraced the challenge, tested their strategies and demonstrated the discipline to learn, adapt and grow. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the educators, mentors, subject advisors, speakers and JSE team whose commitment and dedication continue to strengthen the programme and broaden its impact across South Africa.

"Financial literacy is not reserved for a select few. It is a life skill that can open doors and create possibilities.” - Vuyo Lee, our Chief Marketing Officer

Click here for the official press release: https://www.jse.co.za/news/news/jse-announces-2026-investment-challenge-winners-after-record-year-participation

16/10/2026

A well-deserved vote of recognition goes to the individuals whose commitment played an important role in helping participants succeed throughout the 2026 .

Congratulations to Terence Khoza and Nkosinathi Sibeko, our Most Active Traders in the Schools and University categories. We also celebrate Brian Makgobe, recipient of the Best Mentor Award, and Philane Ngcinela, Clarinda King and Yolisa Monica, who are recognised as our Most Active Subject Advisors. Their guidance, encouragement and unwavering dedication have been instrumental in supporting students throughout the competition and helping them realise their full potential.

Click here for the official press release: https://www.jse.co.za/news/news/jse-announces-2026-investment-challenge-winners-after-record-year-participation

16/10/2026

We closed the university segment of the 2026 Awards by recognising the teams whose discipline, consistency and ability to navigate changing market conditions earned them top honours in the university ETN/ETF and Speculator portfolios. Congratulations to all the winners on an exceptional achievement and a well-deserved place among the competition's best performers.

University ETN/ETF Portfolio:
1st place: Phoenix Force, University of the Western Cape
2nd place: Kudu Kapital, University of the Witwatersrand
3rd place: Zarya Investments, University of the Western Cape

University Speculator Portfolio:
1st place: L & T Investments, Stellenbosch University
2nd Place: UWC - Hard Equities, University of the Western Cape
3rd Place: MAF-Achievers, University of Zululand

Read the press release here: https://www.jse.co.za/news/news/jse-announces-2026-investment-challenge-winners-after-record-year-participation

16/10/2026

The first honours of the day have been awarded at the 2026 Awards. A huge congratulations to every team that earned a place in the top five!

Schools Income Portfolio - 1st place: Lightning Legends; 2nd place: Golden Queens; 3rd place: Money Mambas; 4th Place: Million Traders; 5th place: Charlie's Angels.

Schools Equity Portfolio -
1st place: MP 2026; 2nd Place: CK 1- GEMINI; 3rd Pace: Quadstines; 4th place: Swift Traders: 5th Place: FCP-BET.

Schools Speculator Portfolio-
1st place: AHS-Money Laundering; 2nd place: BHK-Speculative Storm; 3rd Place: NYS- Green Stallion Household; 4th place: NYS-Bull Syndicate; 5th place: AHS-Stockers.

Schools ETF/ETN Portfolio-
1st place: NYS-Statistical Chaos; 2nd place: NYS-Ellite Equity's; 3rd place: BGC - Lisa se span; 4th place: NYS-Compound Crew; 5th place: NYS-The Profit Prophets.

After months of strategy, learning and market participation, these teams have distinguished themselves as this year's leading performers in this category.

Click here to read the press release: https://www.jse.co.za/news/news/jse-announces-2026-investment-challenge-winners-after-record-year-participation

16/10/2026

Today at the 2026 Awards, our Group CEO, Valdene Reddy, joined us to congratulate this year's top finalists and reflect on the programme's impact.

"Understanding money gives you choices. Understanding markets helps you make sense of the world around you. And starting early gives you something enormously valuable: the power of compounding over time.”- Valdene Reddy, our Group CEO

Stay tuned to see which teams come out on top!

16/10/2026

The moment has arrived!

More than 90 000 high school and university students took part in the 2026 , gaining hands-on experience in investing, following market movements and making informed financial decisions. Today, we celebrate their achievements at the 2026 Awards where we will announce the winning teams across the Income, Equity, Speculator and ETN/ETF portfolios.

Tune in to the live stream on YouTube to see who takes home this year's top honours: https://www.youtube.com/live/t8HpmppzXjQ

15/10/2026

One day left!
What will the teams walk away with?

After months of strategy, analysis and competition, the top teams in the 2026 will be recognised for their outstanding performance across the portfolios. Join us live to celebrate the finalists and find out who takes home this year's top honours:

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13/10/2026

Over 90 000 students put their investment strategies to the test. Did you?

The 2026 brought together students from across South Africa to make investment decisions, navigate market movements and put their knowledge into practice.

For thousands of participants, it was an opportunity to experience the markets beyond the classroom and start building the skills and confidence that come with making real investment decisions.

If you missed the 2026 Challenge, make sure you’re ready for the next one.

The 2027 is coming.

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