South African Bond Yields Reference

Figures current at 27 September 2026. Source: TradeAnswers.

Benchmark bonds
CodeMaturityApproximate yieldRole
R18620268.4%The old short benchmark, now near maturity
R203020309.6%The medium benchmark
R2035203510.8%A common long reference
R2040204011.4%The long end
R2048204811.7%The longest liquid line
The curve and what shapes it
SegmentDriven mainly by
Short end, under 3 yearsExpected repo rate over that period
Belly, 3 to 10 yearsInflation expectations and the growth outlook
Long end, beyond 10 yearsFiscal risk, debt trajectory and the term premium
Spread over US TreasuriesCountry risk and the global risk appetite
Yield against a repo-linked alternative
InstrumentYieldRate riskCredit risk
Money marketAbout the repo rateNoneBank
R2030 held to maturity9.6%None if heldGovernment
R2030 sold early9.6% plus or minus priceHighGovernment
RSA Retail Savings BondSet at issueNoneGovernment
Bond ETFTracks an indexHighGovernment

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