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
5 companies linked to South African businessman Nkululeko Sowazi
With his extensive knowledge and strong leadership, Sowazi has solidified his position as a prominent figure in the business world.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese sells Shoprite shares worth $49.4 million
Wiese, through Titan Fincap, a subsidiary controlled by his investment vehicle, Titan Premier Investments, sold 3.83 million ordinary shares in Shoprite.
South African tycoon Zak Calisto’s Karooooo abandons second-hand vehicles business
Karooooo, which Calisto controls, owns Carzuka, a leading digital marketplace for used vehicles.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux loses $55 million in just 4 days
Le Roux owns an 11.39-percent stake in Capitec Bank.
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 African-born billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong gains $220 million
At the time of drafting this report, Soon-Shiong held the 257th position on the global list of the richest individuals.
5 companies linked to South African businessman Mteto Nyati
In the South African business landscape, Nyati stands tall as a prominent figure, leaving an indelible mark on the corporate landscape.
South African exec Kennedy Bungane-led African Bank expands with $170-million Sasfin unit acquisition
This acquisition follows African Bank’s earlier acquisition of Grindrod Bank and Grindrod Financial Holdings.
South African tycoon Fleetwood Grobler’s Sasol faces hurdle in $77-million deal
In recent times, Fleetwood Grobler, a minority shareholder in Sasol, has been leading Sasol’s transition toward cleaner and renewable energy strategies.
4 companies linked to South African businessman Johan Burger
Beyond his leadership contributions at FirstRand, Burger owns a 0.11-percent minority stake in FirstRand.
South African tycoon Gerrie Fourie nets over $4 million in just 10 days
Fourie, Capitec Bank’s CEO, owns a 0.89-percent stake in the leading retail bank.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese-linked retailer, Steinhoff, faces liquidation
Wiese’s link with Steinhoff traces back to 2012 when he exchanged the historic Lanzerac wine estate for $11 million worth of Steinhoff shares.
Philip Tobias: South African executive leading Patrice Motsepe’s billion-dollar group
In recent years, Tobias has established himself as a renowned mining engineer with extensive industry expertise.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s TymeBank hits 8 million customers
Motsepe boasts a net worth of $2.2 billion, making him the richest Black billionaire in Southern Africa.
South African executive Mike Schmidt earns $4.5-million salary at ARM in 2022
Schmidt was CEO and executive director at ARM from 2011 to 2023. During his tenure, he led ARM to impressive financial milestones.