South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar’s FirstRand gets nod for $16.2-million bond listing
This issuance brings the total amount outstanding under the company’s seven-year bond program to R41.01 billion ($2.22 billion).
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Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe backs Lesaka as it inks $85-million deal to acquire Adumo
Motsepe, who became Africa’s first Black billionaire in 2008 thanks to his mining ventures, is establishing a new base for his fortune, building resilience, and seeking future opportunities.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s wealth jumps $500 million in 6 days
The surge in Rupert’s wealth, an average gain of $83.3 million per day since May 2, is attributed to the performance of his 9.14-percent stake in Richemont.
South African tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti takes $9.1-million hit from Italtile stake
As a result of the recent share price decline, Ravazzotti, who founded Italtile in 1969 and owns a 33.88-percent stake (447,746,694 shares).
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Shoprite shares rebound above $900 million
With his Shoprite stake now reapproaching the $1-billion mark, Wiese remains a billionaire, with his net worth likely exceeding $1.2 billion.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg loses $240 million in 17 days
The $240-million decline is primarily attributed to the recent decrease in the market value of his 9.81-percent stake in Glencore.
South African billionaire Stephen Saad gains $32.2 million as Aspen shares soar
This increase underscores Saad’s significant influence in South Africa’s business landscape, elevating him among the top investors on the JSE.
South African billionaire Saltzman family gains $23 million from Dis-Chem stake
The family’s recent financial gains come after experiencing losses between March 22 and April 18, during which the family’s joint stake in Dis-Chem fell by $44.1 million.
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar’s FirstRand advises on $160-million beverage deal
RMB, the corporate and investment banking arm of FirstRand advised on a groundbreaking $160-million deal.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux gains $100 million in 41 days
The recent uptick in his fortune can be attributed to the performance of his 11.39-percent stake in Capitec Bank.
Sibanye-Stillwater stumbles under South African tycoon Neal Froneman with $132-million loss in 2023
The $132.1-million loss stemmed from writedowns on subsidiary investments totaling $2.27 billion under Froneman, reflecting lower prices for platinum, palladium, and rhodium.
South African businessman loses $5 million in Sabvest Capital investments
Despite the recent decline in his stake, Seabrooke remains a prominent South African business leader and a top investor on the JSE.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec Bank announces $20.37-million dividend payout
This dividend payout underscores Capitec Bank’s commitment to shareholder value creation.
South African billionaire Mouton family firm hits $21.3 billion in assets under management
PSG Group is a holding company, with positions in banking, education, finance, and consumer goods. The South African Mouton family owns 24.5 percent of the company.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s Naspers stake soars past $320 million
This gain solidifies Bekker’s position as a prominent South African business leader and a top investor on the JSE.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker’s Naspers pumps $56 million into share buyback to boost shareholder value
Naspers stays bullish on the future, reaffirming its focus on boosting shareholder value through ongoing share buybacks.