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Contemplating Joby Aviation: High Hopes in eVTOL with Rand Risks

Joby Aviation’s eVTOL push looks promising but remains a distant bet for South African investors.

Joby Aviation’s strides toward commercial electric air taxis have caught the eye of growth investors worldwide. Logging over 50,000 testing miles and snapping up Blade Air Mobility’s helicopter operations to boost early revenue are solid progress markers. But from a South African standpoint, this story is more about currency risk than direct opportunity. The share price will largely hinge on global tech sentiment and FAA milestones, not local fundamentals. The rand’s known bouts of weakness against the dollar (USD/ZAR) could amplify volatility for South African investors exposed to Joby. Closer to home, our market remains grounded with traditional plays like Naspers or MTN offering more immediate visibility and cash flow. Joby’s ambitious roadmap could deliver outsized gains but the runway to profitability is long and uncertain. Investors should buckle up, and be ready for turbulence. this is just our opinion and not financial advice