Money makes money – and these six South Africans have made a lot of it over the years. And by a lot, we mean a LOT!
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According to Forbes’ real-time tracking of billionaires, Johann Rupert and his family are the richest in South Africa, with a net worth of $11.3 billion.
The Ruperts are followed by diamond magnate Nicky Oppenheimer, who boasts a net worth of $9.5 billion.
Media tycoon Koos Bekker, mining executive Patrice Motsepe, Capitec founder Michiel Le Roux, and retail titan Christo Wiese, follow next and all consolidated their positions as South Africa’s wealthiest men over the last 12 months.
South Africa’s six dollar billionaires all made their money in different ways – from luxury goods, diamonds, mining, media, banking and retail.
In terms of the overall world list, South Africa-born Elon Musk remains the world’s richest person with $428.3 billion.
List of the top six richest South Africans as of New Year’s Eve, 31 December 2024.
Correct at the time of publishing
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