ZAforexTelkom share price chart
About Telkom
Telkom is South Africa's former fixed-line monopoly, now a mobile, fibre (Openserve) and IT (BCX) group. Government is its largest shareholder. It sold its tower business Swiftnet in 2025.
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| JSE code | JSE: TKG |
| Sector | Telecommunications |
| Currency | Rand (the JSE quotes shares in cents: 12,345c = R123.45) |
| Trading hours | 09:00–16:50 SAST continuous trading, then a closing auction to about 17:00, Monday to Friday |
What moves the Telkom share price?
- Mobile subscriber and data growth.
- Openserve fibre and legacy copper decline.
- Debt reduction and dividend reinstatement.
- Government shareholding and policy.
How to buy Telkom shares in South Africa
You can buy JSE shares through any stockbroker or investing app, including bank share-trading platforms and low-cost apps. You can also hold them in a tax-free savings account (TFSA) if your provider allows direct shares. Check brokerage, the minimum order and annual custody fees, and remember that share prices can fall as well as rise. Dividends from SA companies are subject to 20% dividends withholding tax.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Telkom share price today?
The delayed price in rand is shown at the top of this page, updated every 15 minutes during JSE trading hours (09:00–17:00 SAST on weekdays).
What is Telkom's JSE code?
Telkom trades on the JSE under the code TKG, often written "JSE: TKG" or "TKG:SJ".
Why is the Telkom price shown in cents?
The JSE quotes share prices in South African cents (ZAc). Divide by 100 to get rand.