Patrice Motsepe overtakes Koos Bekker as South Africa’s third-richest man
Motsepe edges past Bekker, reaching $3.9 billion to become South Africa’s third-richest, fueled by mining stakes and market gains.
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Billionaire Jannie Mouton’s Curro takeover raises tax questions for investors in Capitec and PSG share swap
Jannie Mouton’s Curro deal swaps investors into Capitec and PSG shares, triggering fresh questions about tax dates, valuations and record keeping.
Second African billionaire to hit $20 billion? SA tycoon nears milestone
South African billionaire Johann Rupert nears $20 billion fortune as Richemont shares rise, closing in on a historic African wealth milestone.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe nears $4 billion as 2026 brings fresh gains
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe nears $4 billion with gains from ARM, Harmony Gold, and Tyme Group.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux gains $1.1 billion from Capitec in 2025
Capitec Bank’s 2025 share rally lifted Michiel Le Roux’s stake by $1.1 billion, boosted by strong earnings and a firmer rand.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Premier Group targets $1.7 billion in revenue
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Premier Group aims for $1.7 billion revenue with RFG Holdings acquisition.
Inside the rise and fall of Mvelaphanda, the empire South African tycoon Tokyo Sexwale built
Tokyo Sexwale turned struggle credentials into corporate access, building Mvelaphanda into a BEE powerhouse before debt, markets and unbundling erased the brand.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker raises $150.3 million from share sales
Koos Bekker raises $150.3 million from share sales to back high-end hospitality projects across South Africa, U.K., and Italy.
Insider trading complaint surfaces after South African billionaire Jannie Mouton’s Curro buyout wins approval
South Africa’s regulator reviews suspicious Curro share trades after Jannie Mouton Foundation secured approval for a 7.2 billion rand buyout.
Dis-Chem founder Ivan Saltzman to step down from executive board role in 2026
Dis-Chem founder Ivan Saltzman will step back again in 2026, ending an executive era as the family reshapes its shareholding.
Aspen Pharmacare investors eye CEO’s $1.2 million pay after weak results
Aspen investors head into December AGM after years of weak earnings and share losses, ready to question whether CEO pay still makes sense.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker-led Naspers logs $4.1 billion profit for H1 2026
This marks a clear improvement from the same period a year earlier and underscores the company’s effort to streamline operations and tighten execution in key markets.
Reinet, led by South African billionaire Johann Rupert, posts $7.8 billion in net assets
Reinet Investments, led by Johann Rupert, posts $7.8 billion in net assets despite a $298 million decline amid market volatility.
Patrice Motsepe eyes Assmang millions as ARM haggles over dividend
African Rainbow Minerals is still negotiating how much cash it can unlock from Assmang, its manganese and iron-ore JV, after profits slumped.
South African billionaire Johann Rupert loses $800 million as Richemont faces EU fine, market slump
South African billionaire Johann Rupert’s fortune drops by $800 million as Richemont faces an EU antitrust fine and cooling luxury demand.
8 businesses owned by South African multimillionaire Iqbal Survé
South African entrepreneur Dr Iqbal Survé turned a tiny seed-capital investment into a sprawling holding company that spans media, technology, fishing, healthcare and events