South Africa’s richest man has now lost over $600 million so far in 2024
The key factor behind the plunge in Johann Rupert’s fortune is the recent decline in the market value of his 10.18-percent stake in Richemont.
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South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert rebounds strongly, gains $1.49 billion in 2023
The surge in Rupert’s fortune not only cements his position as one of Africa’s richest billionaires but also propels him to the top of South Africa’s wealth hierarchy.
Johann Rupert reemerges as Africa’s richest man in latest Forbes ranking
While Forbes positions Rupert as the richest man in Africa, with a net worth of $10.2 billion, Bloomberg’s estimations paint a different picture.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert gains $1.1 billion in 13 days
Rupert’s net worth, now standing at $12.6 billion, reflects an increase from $11.5 billion nearly two weeks ago.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert gains $400 million in 9 days
With his latest net worth increase, Rupert has cemented his status as South Africa’s richest individual, maintaining his edge over Nicky Oppenheimer.
SA billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont rules out plans to invest in loss-making British luxury retailer
Last year, Rupert’s Richemont agreed to sell a 47.5-percent stake in its Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) fashion and accessories business to Farfetch.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert makes $700 million in 24 hours
The sudden boost in his wealth is attributed to the recent pullback in the share price of Richemont, a leading luxury goods group where Rupert holds a substantial stake.
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont posts $2.3-billion half-year profit
Richemont led by Rupert and celebrated for its premium brands posted a modest three-percent increase in profit.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert gains $900 million in 8 days
With this latest increase in his net worth, Johann Rupert has solidified his status as South Africa’s richest individual
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s Richemont receives clearance for YNAP-Farfetch partnership
Rupert, who serves as Richemont’s chairman, holds a substantial interest in the company through Compagnie Financiere Rupert.
South Africa’s richest man donates 10,000 homes to underprivileged
Rupert, South Africa’s richest man, and his wife are the founders of the Free Market Foundation.
Patrice Motsepe and Johann Rupert unite to elevate Boland Rugby’s prospects
Motsepe and Rupert, the majority shareholders of the Pretoria-based Blue Bulls Company, recently acquired a 74-percent stake in Boland Rugby Union.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert loses $3.7 billion in three months
Data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index reveals that Rupert’s net worth slumped from $14.4 billion on July 16 to $10.7 billion.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert loses another $600 million
Despite this recent setback, Rupert retains his status as South Africa’s richest man, ahead of Nicky Oppenheimer.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s firm to reward investors with $48.2-million dividend
Remgro Limited is a leading investment holding company led by South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert loses $3.4 billion in just 10 weeks
Despite this recent setback, Rupert retains his status as South Africa’s wealthiest individual, surpassing fellow South African magnate Nicky Oppenheimer.