
The rand’s long-term outlook may be changing
Improving domestic fundamentals, a potentially weaker US dollar, and lower inflation could mean the rand depreciates more slowly than investors have come to expect.

Improving domestic fundamentals, a potentially weaker US dollar, and lower inflation could mean the rand depreciates more slowly than investors have come to expect.

The new CEO says foreign flows are mixed and timing remains tricky, but points to a stronger deal pipeline and reforms aimed at keeping longer-term investors engaged.

South Africa leads Bank of America’s EEMEA rankings despite severe market losses, highlighting resilience, strong dividends, and sustained investor interest.

For investors, geopolitics is no longer background noise. It is a core driver of supply chains, inflation, and sovereign risk premia, says Momentum’s Sanisha Packirisamy.

South Africa’s removal from the EU’s high-risk list eases regulatory friction, but economists caution that rebuilding investor confidence will be gradual.

The Institute for International Tax and Finance says the latest exchange control changes could discourage foreign investors and add red tape for non-residents.

Analysts say sustained capital inflows will depend on continued reform, enforcement, and the wider global backdrop.