South African mining mogul Neal Froneman’s Sibanye stake hits $10.5 million
This surge in his fortune cements Froneman’s position as a key figure in South Africa’s mining sector.
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Discovery shares plunge, costing South African tycoon Adrian Gore $43.2 million
Despite the recent decline, Gore remains a top figure on the JSE.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe loses $100 million in six weeks
The decline is a significant blow to Motsepe’s wealth, as his holding in ARM represents a substantial portion of his net worth.
Namibian tycoon Quinton van Rooyen’s Trustco to postpone $61.7-million loan repayment
Trustco is primarily owned and managed by the Namibian van Rooyen family, which holds a substantial 63.94-percent ownership stake, or 1,004,000,060 ordinary shares.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Shoprite employee trust pays out $27 million in two years
Established in May 2022, the SET is a non-vesting, perpetual trust funded with 40 million Shoprite Checkers shares valued at R8.9 billion ($478.07 million).
South African tycoon Gerrie Fourie gains $5.5 million from his shares in Capitec Bank
This uptrend adds to his previous gains, with his stake increasing by $8.6 million between Jan. 4 and Mar. 9.
South African billionaire Michiel Le Roux’s Capitec Bank stake gains $60 million in 24 hours
This surge not only cements Le Roux’s status among South Africa’s billionaires but also strengthens his reputation as a key investor on the JSE.
South African tycoon Jannie Mouton gains $42.2 million from Capitec Bank stake
This surge in Mouton’s stake solidifies his spot among the most affluent investors on the JSE.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARM acquires $2.8-million stake in Toronto-listed firm
Motsepe, boasting a net worth of $2.5 billion, derives a significant portion of his wealth from his substantial stake in ARM, cementing his position as one of Africa’s leading industrialists.
South African tycoon Stephen Brookes faces $2-million loss from Balwin stake
Despite the recent slump, Brookes remains a prominent figure in the South African real estate landscape.
South African-born billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong loses $400 million in 9 days
This downturn marks a sharp reversal from the beginning of the year when Soon-Shiong enjoyed a significant wealth surge.
South African tycoon Jonathan Jawno’s Transaction Capital stake surges $3.7 million
This substantial gain solidifies Jawno’s position as one of the wealthiest investors on the JSE.
Malawian tycoon Hitesh Anadkat’s stake in FMB Capital falls below $200 million
This adds to a $6-million decrease in the value of his holding between Feb. 1 and March 9.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto loses $34.5 million from Karooooo shares
Amid the recent market volatility, the market value of Calisto’s stake has dropped significantly by $34.52 million, falling from $609.57 million on March 21 to $575.05 million.
Magic Johnson joins Taylor Swift and 263 others in the ranks of world’s newest billionaires
His inclusion in the exclusive billionaire club underscores his enduring legacy both on and off the basketball court.
Botswana tycoon Farouk Ismail’s Choppies to pay first dividends since 2017
The founders, Ramachandran Ottapathu and Farouk Ismail, are poised to benefit from the dividend payout.