John Copelyn leads HCI gas push to address South Africa’s energy crisis
John Copelyn-led HCI advances plans to develop South Africa’s top offshore gas find, aiming to ease the country’s deepening energy crisis.
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Southern Sun, led by John Copelyn, confirms role in $84 million Umhlanga hotel project
Construction is expected to wrap up by the end of 2027, adding to the development’s overall scale and prestige.
Southern Sun, led by John Copelyn, reports $57 million profit in 2025
The performance was underpinned by higher room occupancy, improved Ebitdar margins, and disciplined cost and capital management.
Southern Sun posts $18.3-million profit in H1 2025
The South African hospitality group reported a 30% profit increase for the first half of 2025.
South African executive John Copelyn-led Southern Sun plans $58.3-million revitalization investment
The redevelopment initiative includes extensive renovations not only for the Elangeni and Maharani hotels but also for other Southern Sun-managed properties nearby.
South African executive John Copelyn earns $1.2-million salary in 2023
Copelyn’s strategic leadership propels Hosken Consolidated Investments Limited (HCI) to a record-breaking 58.6-percent profit surge in 2023.
7 companies owned by South African businessman John Copelyn
Discover his pivotal role in companies like Montauk, HCI, Southern Sun, and more.
South African tycoon John Copelyn gains $41.8 million from stake in HCI
Copelyn owns a 6.49-percent stake in the Cape Town-based investment holding company.