Claim It
There is an estimated R4.5 billion in unclaimed dividends currently held by listed companies in South Africa. These dividends remain unclaimed for several reasons: lost contact details, deceased estates, and a lack of understanding of how dividends work.
To address this challenge, the JSE, together with its listed companies, has launched a nationwide initiative called Claim It, aimed at identifying and returning unclaimed dividends to their rightful owners. This initiative is not just about reclaiming funds; it is also an educational drive designed to raise awareness about unclaimed dividends and inform the public on how to verify and claim their entitlements.