Netizens around the globe took to social media to express their astonishment with the #Brexit outcome, and they did not disappoint.
With the news that British voters decided to leave the European Union, emerging market currencies – including the Rand – have taken a beating.
Brexit may just be a symptom of a move towards nationalism and protectionism, economists say.
The impact on UK-listed stocks has been relatively muted. So what happens when the votes are counted on the 24th?
Voting begins today, after months of continuous campaigning from the ‘Remain’ and the ‘Leave’ sides, and the results should be in on Friday morning.
If the pound takes a major tumble, British banks could call in debts and cause the rand to weaken.
Wealthy or not, exit backers are swimming against a tide of business leaders urging the country to stay in, including top executives.