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South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux's Capitec Bank stake soars above $2.2 billion

Le Roux's stake in Capitec Bank has increased by $95.3 million in just two weeks, reflecting significant gains.

South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux's Capitec Bank stake soars above $2.2 billion
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux

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