For beginners that want to buy stocks in South Africa, the process is actually very simple but first you will need an internet-enabled device or a laptop, plus the laptop must be connected to a strong internet connection. Once these things are ready, then you are ready to buy the company shares of your choice. Simply look for a reputable broker that is licensed in South Africa and open a trading account. Once the account has been activated, you can fund the account with the money that you want to use to buy the shares. The money will serve as your trading capital. On the broker's dashboard, you will look for the company ticker that you are interested in and place a buy order. Once the order has been filled, the trade will execute immediately and you will have the shares in your portfolio. You may consult your investment advisor for further help.