South Africa’s second-richest man, Nicky Oppenheimer, is $1 billion richer so far in 2025
Nicky Oppenheimer gains $1 billion, lifting his net worth to $12.6 billion through investments in industry, finance, and African conservation.
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South African businessman Hendrik du Toit’s Ninety-One hits $187 billion in managed assets
Ninety One, led by Hendrik du Toit, hit $187.9 billion in AUM as of June 2025, reflecting global momentum, strategic acquisitions, and strong client inflows.
Africa’s oldest billionaire backs $1.42 billion bid to take over Australia’s Abacus Storage King
Natie Kirsh-backed consortium ups Abacus Storage King bid to $1.42 billion, intensifying takeover battle.
South Africa’s Ackerman family gains $14.3 million from Pick n Pay stake
Pick n Pay’s recent rally lifts Ackerman family’s stake above $185 million, reversing May losses.
Accelerate Property Fund,partly owned by Michael Georgiou, faces $44.8 million impairment amid fresh deal
Accelerate Property Fund may write down R800m debt tied to Fourways Mall deal as it opens a $5.57 million rights offer amid stalled restructuring talks.
Accelerate Property Fund, partly owned by Michael Georgiou, launches $5.57 million rights offer
Accelerate Property Fund launches $5.57 million rights offer as it seeks to stabilize finances and renegotiate Fourways Mall deal.
Mozambique, Aiteo launch 240,000 bpd refinery to position nation as regional energy hub
Aiteo signs EPC deal to build 240,000 bpd Mozambique refinery, boosting energy security and cutting fuel imports in Southern Africa.
Prosus, led by South African billionaire Koos Bekker, backs Brazil’s Ursula AI in $3.6 million round
The $3.6 million (R$20 million) seed round was led by Village Global, with participation from Prosus Ventures and Worldbuild.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Brait reports $1.1 billion revenue in 2025
Brait posts 7% revenue growth to $1.1 billion in 2025, reversing losses and strengthening NAV per share following recap, Virgin Active and Premier gains.
Cobus Stofberg: The South African businessman with $114 million stake in media giant Naspers
Cobus Stofberg’s $114 million stake in Naspers highlights his role in building Africa’s top media and tech companies.
Johann Rupert’s Remgro, Vodacom get nod for $741.7 million Maziv fiber deal
South Africa’s regulator drops opposition to Vodacom’s $741.7 million deal for Maziv, moving Johann Rupert’s Remgro closer to sealing the landmark fiber acquisition.
South African businessman Barry Swartzberg’s Discovery stake rises by $12 million
Barry Swartzberg's Discovery stake gains $12.4 million in 15 days as shares rally 4% on the JSE.
South African executive Gary Nagle leads Glencore’s copper deal with Philippines’ Villar family
The move comes as global copper smelting faces unprecedented pressure from record-low processing fees and overcapacity.
South African property tycoon Barry Stuhler’s Lighthouse acquires $159 million mall in Spain
Lighthouse Properties acquires Espacio Mediterráneo mall in Spain for $159.2 million, expanding its Iberian footprint and strengthening its retail strategy.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec stake rises to $2.6 billion
Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec stake climbs to $2.64 billion after a strong share rally, adding $105 million in two weeks.
ArcelorMittal SA, linked to Noluthando Gosa, accuses Transnet of market abuse
ArcelorMittal SA accuses Transnet of anti-competitive rail practices, citing delivery failures and rising tariffs that threaten its survival and job security.