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JSE Limited

South African securities exchange chaired by Phuthuma Nhleko at the October 2026 review date.

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JSE Limited operates South Africa’s main securities exchange and maintains a public leadership register. [3]

History

The JSE appointed Phuthuma Nhleko to its board in July 2021. He became chairman in May 2022. [3]

At the October 2026 review date, the JSE described him as independent non-executive chairman. [3]

Frequently asked questions

Who chaired the JSE at the review date?

Phuthuma Nhleko served as independent non-executive chairman. [3]

When did he become chairman?

The JSE appointed him chairman in May 2022. [3]

Does this role give him control of MTN?

No. A JSE board role is separate from MTN ownership and management. [3][1][2]

Key milestones

  1. Phuthuma Nhleko joined the board in July. [3]

  2. He became chairman in May. [3]

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  • MTN Group — JSE-listed telecommunications group formed as M-Cell in 1994 and renamed MTN Group in 2002.
  • Phembani Group — South African diversified investment company chaired and co-founded by Phuthuma Nhleko.

Sources

  1. MTN Group, Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025, 2026-03-13. Original source. Accessed 2026-10-27. ↩
  2. MTN Group, Ralph Mupita: Group President and Chief Executive Officer. Original source. Accessed 2026-10-27. ↩
  3. JSE Limited, JSE board, leadership and executive team. Original source. Accessed 2026-10-27. ↩