The Richest Five: Meet the five African billionaires with a net worth of more than $5 billion
Six African billionaires boasted a net worth of over $5 billion at the start of 2023. However, only five individuals currently maintain this status.
South African billionaire
South African billionaire Laurie Dippenaar sees $45.6-million surge in FirstRand stake in 46 days
Dippenaar owns a 1.76-percent stake in FirstRand, which translates to 98,726,988 shares.
7 assets owned by South African furniture tycoon Eric Ellerine
After South African furniture retail tycoon Eric Ellerine sold off his shares in Ellerines, he established his family office that invests in malls, private equity and listed equities.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Brait injects fresh capital into Virgin Active
Back in 2015, Brait, under the leadership of Wiese, acquired an 80-percent stake in Virgin Active for $862.8 million.
South African tycoon Roux Shabangu constructs Shopping mall in KwaZulu-Natal
Shabangu, one of South Africa’s wealthiest men, is building the mall in partnership with Moolman Group, Twin City, and Green Giraffe.
South African-born billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong sees net worth slump by $860 million in 54 days
The decline in Soon-Shiong’s fortune can be attributed to the drop in the market value of his 80-percent stake in ImmunityBio.
South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer surpasses $9-billion net worth
Oppenheimer’s net worth has surpassed $9 billion, as he joins the list of billionaires with impressive wealth gains this year.
Pick ‘n Pay, led by South African Ackerman family, bolsters fresh meat selection through Tomis Group acquisition
The deal will enable Pick ‘n Pay to expand its operations and bolster its earnings and revenue.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Invicta stake skyrockets, nearing $30 million
Wiese owns a substantial 19.23-percent stake in Invicta Holdings.
Naspers, led by South African billionaire Koos Bekker, faces setback as profits slump below $10 billion
The majority of Bekker’s fortune stems from his 0.85-percent stake in Naspers and another 0.72-percent stake in Prosus.
South African tycoon Jonathan Jawno’s Transaction Capital faces $1.1-billion market cap plunge in 2023
Jawno owns a significant 9.59-percent stake in Transaction Capital, or 72,667,000 ordinary shares.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux rakes in $120 million, stake in Capitec surpasses $1-billion mark
This latest $120-million surge in Le Roux’s stake solidifies his position as one of Africa’s wealthiest individuals.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg rakes in $310 million in just two weeks
This notable increase in Ivan Glasenberg’s net worth can be directly attributed to the recent performance of his 9 percent stake in Glencore.
Scandal-plagued South African billionaire Markus Jooste faces arrest as German court takes action
This comes weeks after Jooste failed to appear in court, marking his first criminal charge since the collapse of Steinhoff.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe gains $200 million in 19 days
Motsepe remains one of Africa’s wealthiest businessmen and retains the title of the richest Southern African Black billionaire.
Four assets that make South African billionaire Johann Rupert Africa’s richest man
With an impressive global ranking of 145 among the world’s wealthiest people, Rupert has constructed a diverse investment portfolio.