South African tycoon Johan Burger suffers $1.9-million loss from FirstRand stake
Burger, a seasoned director at FirstRand since 2009, owns a minority 0.11-percent ownership stake in the leading financial services conglomerate.
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South African tycoon Adrian Gore loses $52 million as Discovery shares slump
Despite this setback, Gore maintains his status as a top figure among the richest investors on the JSE.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s bank targets $1-billion valuation
The bank is eyeing substantial funding of up to $100 million in a Series-D round.
Meet Keneilwe Moloko: A leading force in South African corporate governance
Her career, spanning finance, real estate, and non-profit initiatives, showcases her as a visionary, a trusted advisor, and a catalyst for ethical and sustainable business practices.
South African multimillionaire Saltzman family suffers $22-million loss from Dis-Chem stake
The market value of the Saltzman family’s joint stake in Dis-Chem Pharmacies has declined from $487.7 million on Jan. 1 to $465.61 million.
South African tycoon Jannie Mouton makes $43 million in 15 days from Capitec Bank
Mouton is renowned for co-founding Capitec Bank with Michiel Le Roux, and Riaan Stassen. He presently owns a 5.11-percent stake in the leading retail bank.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert gains $800 million in single day
The recent increase in his wealth figures, driven by a sharp rise in Richemont’s share price, trimmed his year-to-date losses to $442 million.
TymeBank, backed by billionaire Patrice Motsepe, achieves first-ever profit milestone
Motsepe, the influential owner with a substantial stake in TymeBank, emphasized the bank’s appeal to a more affluent consumer market.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese faces $54.7-million loss from Shoprite stake
Wiese’s holdings in Shoprite amount to an 11.58-percent stake, valued at more than $920 million.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe-linked insurer eyes India for growth
India’s economy is growing nearly five times faster than South Africa’s.
South African executive Shameel Joosub earns $3.4-million salary from Vodacom
His compensation package includes a R16.64-million ($0.88 million) base salary, accompanied by a short-term incentive of R14.03 million ($0.74 million).
South African exec Paul Dunne earns $1.5-million salary from Northam in 2023
His compensation comprises a base salary of R11.23 million ($0.60 million) and augmented by a short-term incentive of R8.41 million ($0.45 million).
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg suffers $389-million loss in first weeks of 2024
Glasenberg’s wealth is derived from his 9.81-percent stake in Glencore, a Swiss multinational commodity trading and mining company.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe makes $100 million in first two weeks of 2024
Despite a 10-percent plunge in the market value of Motsepe’s 40-percent stake in ARM, the surge in his net worth is linked to the revaluation of private investments.
South Africa’s Ackerman family kicks off 2024 with $14.7-million loss in 11 days
The Ackerman family, known for their wealth and diverse investments, holds a significant 25.53-percent stake in Pick ‘n Pay, or 124,677,238 shares.
South African executive Bongiwe Ntuli pockets $1.6-million salary at TFG
Ntuli’s pay saw a significant 62.45-percent increase in 2023, compared to the prior year’s R18.16 million ($0.97 million).