South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto gains more than $17 million from Karooooo stake
With a stake of 74.7 percent in Karooooo, valued at more than $580 million, Calisto stands among Africa’s top tech entrepreneurs.
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South African executive David Cleasby takes home $2.2-million salary in 2023
The compensation package includes a base salary of $0.39 million, a performance-based short-term incentive of $0.09 million, and long-term incentives totaling $1.11 million.
South African MMA fighter Dricus du Plessis pockets $1 million as UFC’s newest champion
The $1-million payout is a notable increase from his previous earnings.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s Richemont hits $6.1 billion in Q3 sales
Rupert’s wealth skyrockets to $12 billion as Richemont’s sales surpass expectations.
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.
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).