A government of national unity (GNU) wasn't seen as a likely or even possible scenario by most experts.
Performance on the market hasn't been even, with resources practically flat over that period.
Sentiment has improved dramatically since the formation of the GNU, and this has helped propel many of the SA Inc-type stocks to their highest levels in years.
Traditional rand hedges have battled as the currency continues to strengthen (5% better against the dollar over six months). This has been a stock-pickers market.
The stars Among the Top 40, eight shares delivered returns in excess of 30% over the six months, with insurers Discovery (55%) and OUTsurance (52%) leading the pack.
Sanlam is up 30%. Three of the big banks, Capitec Bank (43%), Standard Bank (39%) and Nedbank (33%), are also standout performers, along with Mr Price (45%) and Impala Platinum (39%).
Discovery's performance has been astonishing, with it currently trading at 52-week highs (over R180) versus lows of under R110 in May and early June.
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Carlo, Pep head to lion's den
Look out for cash-boosted TAB soccer pools galore and several explosive matches this weekend, but before that there's great football on the menu and plenty of cash to be won on TAB soccer bets, including an enthralling clash between Liverpool and Spanish champions Real Madrid tonight.
Irwin on Team Valor's SA interests
USA-based Team Valor has had a close relationship with South African racing for many years now and recently bought four fillies who have run with much success in South Africa.
Roberts set for week of distinction
Trainer Michael Roberts is in the throes of a big week as five-year-old See It Again is aimed at the R6-million Betway Summer Cup at Turffontein on Saturday.
Golden Rise to shine at Happy Valley
Hong Kong racing continues at Happy Valley today with an exciting nine-race fixture and highly competitive action expected throughout the evening.
Cody set to storm home
CLASS: PETER-TRAINED RUNNER HAS BEEN RACING IN STRONGER COMPANY
Gateway to Omoda badge more affordable with C5 Street model
Having dropped the price tag of the C5 to below R400 000 with the introduction of the Style grade in June, Omoda has gone a step further by debuting another derivative priced even lower at R329 900.
Picanto has come a long way
NEWVOLD: MORE POWER AND UPGRADED TECH MAKE KIA'S POPULAR HATCH MORE DESIRABLE
Renault reveals 2025 models
Plans to reclaim its standing within the top five vehicle brands.
Mitsubishi's new Triton lands
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Top down simply the best
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