Unum Capital — South Africa
Key facts (8)
- Who actually onboards you
- Unum Capital (Pty) Ltd (formerly Vunani Private Clients), Pretoria/Gau
- Licence number
- not stated
- Established
- 1999group
- Min deposit, USD
- not stated
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 4 (MT4) · xStation · IRESS · ProTrader 3 (PT3)
- Local funding
- EFT / bank transfer; debit order
- Max leverage
- not stated
- EURUSD
- 1.1 pipsgroup
This broker against the South Africa middle (60 of 104)
| Unum Capital | South Africa median | |
|---|---|---|
| Round turn, USD | 11.0 USD | 7.0 USD |
| Min deposit, USD | no data | 50.0 USD |
| Max leverage | no data | 500.0geo |
| Withdrawal, h | no data | 24.0 h |
| EURUSD, standard | 1.1 pipsgroup | 1.0 pips |
| EURUSD, raw | not priced | 0.0 pips |
| Established | 1999group | 2009.5 |
| Platforms | 4 | 3.0 |
Accepts residents of South Africa
Yes
Score (5/6 axes)
Ranked against brokers measured on every axis
Licence check
Who actually onboards you
Unum Capital (Pty) Ltd (formerly Vunani Private Clients), Pretoria/Gauteng
Locally licensed entity
Cost per round turn, and the South Africa middle (60 of 104)
standard
The numbers across South Africa
Round-turn cost, USD (60 of 104)
Median 7.0 · Range 1.5–20.0 USD
Minimum deposit, USD (36 of 104)
Median 50.0 · Range 0.0–1000.0 USD
What each account gives you
ZAR stockbroking accounts (full-service/advice + online/mobile/phone-in), CFD/derivatives account, ETF/share investing
What the broker publishes about payouts
Reviews
Rating Index ... 1.88
Trading software and asset classes (4)
MetaTrader 4 (MT4) · xStation · IRESS · ProTrader 3 (PT3)
JSE shares, ETFs, forex CFDs, indices, commodities, cryptocurrency (per marketing)
Trading profits and South Africa tax
SARS taxes residents on worldwide income. Frequent/active forex trading is generally taxed as income at the individual's marginal rate (progressive 18%-45%), not as capital gains. Active traders typically register for provisional tax (IRP6 due end-Aug and end-Feb, plus a third top-up if owing) and file the annual ITR12; trading-related expenses are deductible. Rates/brackets change annually - pres
Where it wins, where it loses
Pros (1)
- Licensed locally: register entry
Cons (3)
- Round turn 11.0 USD against a South Africa median of 7.0
- Withdrawal time not published
- Minimum deposit for this country not published
The rest of the shortlist in South Africa (6)
Where it does not serve
no data
Methodology
2 + 3 × weighted mean of six axes · reviews 25%, cost 20%, safety 20%, payouts 15%, track_record 10%, platforms 10%
Verified · what changed · sources (3)
Checked: 2026-07-11
FAQ (4)
Does Unum Capital accept residents of South Africa?
Yes.
Which entity onboards a South Africa client of Unum Capital?
Unum Capital (Pty) Ltd (formerly Vunani Private Clients), Pretoria/Gauteng
What licence does Unum Capital hold for South Africa?
No licence number is published for this country.
What does one EURUSD lot cost at Unum Capital?
11.0 USD per round turn against a South Africa median of 7.0 USD, measured on 60 of 104 brokers.