South African tycoon Piet Mouton rakes in $84.1 million as Capitec Bank stake surpasses $640 million
Mouton presently owns 5.78 percent of Capitec Bank, or 6,685,622 shares.
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Internet group partly owned by South African billionaire Koos Bekker to sell part of PayU for $610 million
Bekker’s 0.74-percent stake in Prosus is worth a staggering €1.013 billion ($1.11 billion) at the time of writing.
Meet 48-year-old South African executive who owns $12-million share in world’s largest mining company
Nagle’s journey from a young team member to the CEO of the world’s largest mining company inspires aspiring business leaders worldwide.
5 companies owned by South African-born billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong
South African-born billionaire Soon-Shiong is a force to be reckoned with in the global healthcare arena.
South African tycoon Jens Montanana loses $10 million within 47 days on Datatec investment
Montanana founded Datatec in 1986 and owns an impressive 11.98-percent share in the South African tech company.
Glencore-led by South African exec. Gary Nagle to acquire Argentinian copper project in $475 million deal
South African business executive Gary Nagle’s 0.016 percent stake in Glencore is worth R248 million ($13.9 million)
South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer nears $10-billion net worth, surpasses $1.3-billion YTD gains
The driving force behind Oppenheimer’s wealth gains lies in his private equity investments.
5 companies linked to South African billionaire banker Michiel Le Roux
As the holder of an 11.39-percent ownership stake in Capitec Bank, comprising 13,190,043 ordinary shares, Le Roux is among the continent’s richest individuals.
Richemont, led by Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert, acquires controlling stake in Italian shoemaker
Finalized in a private transaction, the deal marks a significant step for Richemont.
5 companies linked to South African mining tycoon Neal Froneman
As the CEO of Sibanye Stillwater, Froneman has cemented his position as a leading figure in the mining sector.
South African-born real estate tycoon Barry Stuhler takes $4-million hit as Lighthouse shares plummet
Stuhler, also known as the managing director of Capital Property Fund, owns 9.72 percent of Lighthouse Properties, amounting to 172,699,222 ordinary shares.
Namibian tycoon Quinton van Rooyen’s Trustco to spearhead $75-million investment in Meya diamond mine
Meya Mining, a Trustco subsidiary led by van Rooyen, presently holds an extensive mining license covering 129 square kilometers in Sierra Leone.
South Africa’s Ackerman family faces $22-million loss in just two weeks
The Ackerman family holds a substantial 25.53-percent stake in Pick ‘n Pay, or 124,677,238 issued shares.
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar gains $26 million in just 18 days
Dippenaar holds a 1.76-percent stake in FirstRand, or 98,726,988 shares.
South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto gains nearly $40 million as Karooooo surges on Nasdaq
As a result of the recent surge in the company’s shares, the value of Calisto’s stake in Karooooo has increased from $543.7 million to $584.6 million.
Patrice Motsepe’s mining empire suffers $1.1-billion market value wipeout in 2023
The $1.1-billion market value wipeout also impacted Motsepe’s net worth, bringing it below $2.4 billion earlier this year.