South Africa’s Ackerman family makes $21 million from Pick ‘n Pay stake
The Ackerman family holds a 25.53-percent stake in Pick n Pay, equivalent to 124,677,238 shares.
South African billionaire
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARM completes $3 million share purchase in Canadian firm
The acquisition marks a significant milestone for ARM, underlining its strategic move into high-growth potential mining ventures.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Brait unveils multimillion-dollar recapitalization plan
The recent move detailed a comprehensive recapitalization initiative designed to reduce the group’s net debt by $123 million, from $323 million to $200 million.
RCL Foods, backed by South Africa’s richest man, to list Rainbow Chicken on JSE
Key Points: RCL Foods, a leading South African consumer goods and milling company backed by South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert, has…
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec Bank eyes international markets
This ambitious move follows its acquisition of Avafin, a Cyprus-based online lender with operations across Europe and Latin America.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto faces $17-million loss in Karooooo stake
Despite this setback, Calisto remains one of Africa’s leading tech entrepreneurs, underscoring Karooooo’s continued prominence in smart transportation management.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec Bank stake drops below $1.5 billion
Michiel Le Roux, who owns 11.39 percent of Capitec Bank, or 13,190,043 shares, has seen the value of his stake decrease from $1.6 billion on May 20 to $1.49 billion.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s net worth falls below $3 billion
Motsepe’s fortune peaked above $3 billion in May, but a $200 million decline linked to his stake in African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) has pushed his net worth to $2.8 billion.
South African Saltzman family transfers $47 million in Dis-Chem shares to executives
The recent sale aligns with a broader trend in the South African retail industry, where founding families reduce their control over companies.
South African billionaire Saltzman family’s Dis-Chem sees earnings top $73 million
The South African billionaire Saltzman family holds a 35.1 percent stake in the company, valued at R9.97 billion ($529.23 million).
South African billionaire Jannie Mouton sees $46.9 million loss on Capitec shares
This comes on the heels of a $94 million gain recorded between April 17 and May 4 when the market value of his stake surged from $646.08 million to $740.15 million.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert makes $900 million in just three weeks
While his commanding stake in Richemont forms the cornerstone of his wealth, Johann Rupert has diversified his investment portfolio across a spectrum of industries.
South African mogul Christo Wiese-linked Pepkor posts $2.4 billion half-year revenue
In 2014, South African billionaire Christo Wiese sold Pepkor to Steinhoff International in exchange for a 20 percent stake in Steinhoff.
South African Ackerman family gives up control of Pick n Pay after challenging year
The Ackerman family, led by Gareth Ackerman, currently holds a combined 25.53 percent stake (124,677,238 shares).
South African billionaire Stephen Saad loses $28 million in one week
This follows a gain of $32.2 million recorded between April 23 and May 1, when his stake increased from $654.18 million to $686.41 million.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker gains $32.6 million from Naspers stake in 28 days
This upswing follows a period of steady gains for Bekker, with his Naspers holdings increasing by $36.75 million between April 17 and 25.