South Africa government bonds

14 USD government bonds tracked for South Africa, maturing 2027–2055. Yields to worst 5.4–8.2% on 8 Oct 2026. Compare dated prices, yields and scheduled payments.

Legal name: Republic of South Africa

14 tracked issues for central government, denominated in USD. Scheduled final maturities range from 27 SEP 27 to 11 DEC 55. Recorded governing law: NY. Corporate and regional government obligations are listed separately in the country directory.

Updated 8 OCT 26.

Figures cover the bonds listed on this page.

Bond prices, yields and maturities

Compare South Africa bonds

BondISINCurrencyPrice per 100Yield to worst (S.A.)CouponMaturityPrice dateG-spread (bps)Modified duration (years)Outst (USDm)SeniorityCurve coverage
SOAF 4.85 27 US836205AW44USD 99.4565.43% 4.85%27 SEP 27 7 OCT 26 102.00.93 1,000 Not documentedIncluded in fit
SOAF 4.3 28 US836205AU87USD 97.6715.53% 4.3%12 OCT 28 7 OCT 26 76.01.85 2,000 Not documentedIncluded in fit
SOAF 4.85 29 US836205BA15USD 97.0385.94% 4.85%30 SEP 29 7 OCT 26 107.02.72 2,000 Not documentedIncluded in fit
SOAF 5.875 30 US836205AY00USD 99.3576.06% 5.875%22 JUN 30 7 OCT 26 113.03.23 1,400 Not documentedIncluded in fit
SOAF 5.875 32 US836205BC70USD 98.0126.30% 5.875%20 APR 32 7 OCT 26 124.04.52 1,400 Not documentedIncluded in fit
SOAF 7.1 36 XS2908172260USD 100.1697.07% 7.1%19 NOV 36 7 OCT 26 178.06.95 2,000 Not documentedIncluded in fit
SOAF 6.125 37 XS3250317354USD 91.4097.25% 6.125%11 DEC 37 7 OCT 26 192.07.65 1,750 Not documentedIncluded in fit
SOAF 5.375 44 US836205AS32USD 76.7687.81% 5.375%24 JUL 44 7 OCT 26 219.010.18 1,000 Registered usersIncluded in fit
SOAF 5 46 US836205AV60USD 70.5367.96% 5%12 OCT 46 7 OCT 26 225.010.59 1,000 Not documentedIncluded in fit
SOAF 5.65 47 US836205AX27USD 76.1768.01% 5.65%27 SEP 47 7 OCT 26 230.010.81 1,500 Not documentedIncluded in fit
SOAF 5.75 49 US836205BB97USD 75.8958.07% 5.75%30 SEP 49 7 OCT 26 237.011.08 3,000 Not documentedIncluded in fit
SOAF 7.3 52 US836205BE37USD 91.5698.08% 7.3%20 APR 52 7 OCT 26 239.010.54 1,600 Not documentedIncluded in fit
SOAF 7.95 54 XS2917537875USD 97.7918.14% 7.95%19 NOV 54 7 OCT 26 247.010.69 1,500 Not documentedIncluded in fit
SOAF 7.25 55 XS3250317867USD 89.7738.17% 7.25%11 DEC 55 7 OCT 26 249.010.98 1,750 Not documentedIncluded in fit

Next scheduled payments

Scheduled principal by year

Scheduled principal repayments for the listed bonds.

YearPrincipal
2027USD 1,000 million
2028USD 2,000 million
2029USD 2,000 million
2030USD 1,400 million
2032USD 1,400 million
2036USD 2,000 million
2037USD 1,750 million
2044USD 1,000 million
2046USD 1,000 million
2047USD 1,500 million
2049USD 3,000 million
2052USD 1,600 million
2054USD 1,500 million
2055USD 1,750 million
Credit ratings & history

Credit ratings

  • Republic of South Africa · Fitch · Long-term issuer · Global
    Rating: BB · Action 5 JUN 26 · Rating source
    Outlook: Stable · Action 5 JUN 26 · Outlook source
  • Republic of South Africa · Moody’s · Long-term issuer · Global
    Rating: Ba2 · Recorded 25 MAY 26 · Rating source
    Outlook: Stable · Recorded 25 MAY 26 · Outlook source
  • Republic of South Africa · S&P · Long-term issuer · Global
    Rating: BB · Recorded 25 MAY 26 · Rating source
    Outlook: Positive · Recorded 25 MAY 26 · Outlook source

Rating & credit history

  1. 5 JUN 26 · Republic of South Africa · Fitch · Upgrade · BB- → BB · Outlook stable · Long-term issuer · Global · Issuer source

History may be incomplete. “Recorded” dates indicate when we saved the rating.

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