It’s the most exclusive of all the clubs in South Africa – and dollar-billionaires are very few and far between on these shores. However, five men – all worth over R15 billion – have made the cut at the advent of the new year.
It’s a list made up of all the usual suspects, and not a great deal has changed in the past 12 months. As per the status quo, the rich have got richer, and breaking into this elite list is easier said than done.
Who are the dollar-billionaires of South Africa?
We’ve got the same five dollar-billionaires we had last year: Johann Rupert, Nicky Oppenheimer, Patrice Motsepe, Koos Bekker, and Michiel le Roux. Their collective wealth totals over $27 billion between them – but one is clear of the chasing pack.
Johann Rupert and his family estate is estimated to be worth between $11bn – $12bn, or R165bn – R180bn. His vast fortune has expanded by roughly 50% in the past 12 months,…
