CANAL+ Becomes First French Company to List on South Africa’s JSE

June 4, 2026

Mintesinot Nigussie

French media giant CANAL+ has become the first French company to list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, deepening ties between African and European capital markets as the broadcaster bets on long-term growth across the continent.

The secondary listing on the JSE’s Main Board comes about 18 months after CANAL+ debuted on the London Stock Exchange and positions the company as the only global media and entertainment group listed in Johannesburg.

The move gives South African investors direct exposure to the company’s African and international operations through rand-denominated shares, while helping CANAL+ expand its investor base and improve liquidity.

CANAL+, which operates in more than 70 countries, has over 42 million subscribers globally as of December 2025, including 23 million across more than 40 African countries.

Chief Executive Maxime Saada described the Johannesburg listing as a signal of the company’s commitment to Africa’s media and creative industries. “Africa will be our growth engine for years to come,” Saada said.

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange said the listing reflected its strategy to attract international issuers and broaden the range of sectors represented on the exchange.