Jonathan Oppenheimer calls for urgent red tape cuts in South Africa
Jonathan Oppenheimer urges South Africa to cut red tape and empower small businesses to drive growth.
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South African tycoon Stephen Saad’s Aspen wins $29 million settlement
Stephen Saad’s Aspen wins $29 million settlement in mRNA production dispute, boosting investor confidence after a tough fiscal year.
South African mining tycoon Mike Teke sees strong long-term coal demand despite energy transition
Mike Teke of Seriti maintains coal demand won’t fade, leaning on efficiency, cost-plus deals, and exporting amid energy-transition pressures.
Sale of Noluthando Gosa-linked ArcelorMittal SA to IDC stalls over valuation
ArcelorMittal SA, linked to businesswoman Noluthando Gosa, risks closure of its long steel division and 3,500 jobs as IDC sale talks falter over valuation.
Capitec billionaire Michiel le Roux fuels DA with $1.4 million donation
Capitec founder Michiel le Roux, South Africa’s fifth-richest man, donated R25M to the DA, cementing his role as the party’s biggest backer.
6 South African billionaire heirs and how they’re shaping their own paths
They could simply guard old wealth, but these seven South African heirs are stepping into art, sport, and renewables to build legacies of their own.
South Africa’s Datatec CEO Jens Montanana lifts stake to $141.8 million
Datatec CEO Jens Montanana has lifted his stake to R2.5 billion ($141.8 million), signaling confidence in the South African ICT group.
Mike Teke backs $1.1 million education program for vulnerable children in South Africa
Mike Teke’s Seriti Trust invests $1.1 million in early learning centers, boosting education access and skills for vulnerable children in mining regions.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker-led Prosus plans stake sales to raise $2 billion
Prosus targets $2 billion from asset sales as CEO Fabricio Bloisi sharpens focus on e-commerce and lifestyle platforms.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert loses $1.8 billion in recent weeks
Johann Rupert’s net worth falls $1.8 billion as Richemont shares drop, despite strong luxury jewelry sales and $8.6 billion cash reserves.
South African banker Sim Tshabalala to end 14-year run as Standard Bank CEO in 2027
The announcement comes even as the Johannesburg-based bank raised its executive retirement age from 60 to 63 in line with global corporate trends.
Five new African billionaires have emerged so far in 2025
Five new billionaires join Africa’s top ranks in 2025, led by gains in real estate, banking, and tech sectors.
South African businessman Christopher Seabrooke’s Sabvest stake falls below $100 million
Christopher Seabrooke’s Sabvest stake slips to $84 million as shares fall 14.55 percent since mid-June.
South African executive Gary Nagle-led Glencore posts $117 billion half-year revenue
Glencore, led by Gary Nagle, held H1 2025 revenue steady at $117.4 billion despite weaker coal prices and lower copper output.
South African billionaire Zak Calisto’s Karooooo to pay $38.6 million dividend to shareholders
Karooooo, led by Zak Calisto, approves $38.6 million dividend as revenue surges, fueled by Cartrack subscriptions and logistics growth in early FY 2026.
South African executive Gerrie Fourie bags $8.2 million farewell payout from Capitec
Capitec’s longtime CEO Gerrie Fourie exits with $8.2 million payout after growing the bank into a $22.42 billion retail leader.