Top Billionaires in South Africa with Net Worth

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Embark on an enriching exploration of South Africa's dynamic billionaire landscape, where visionaries from diverse industries shape economic prosperity. Johann Rupert & family, leads as the 1st in South Africa, with $14.17B in Fashion & Retail sector. Followed by Nicky Oppenheimer & family, 2nd in South Africa, making waves in Metals & Mining at 295th globally, and Patrice Motsepe, 3rd in South Africa, contributing significantly to Metals & Mining at 1093th globally.

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List of Top Billionaires in South Africa Today (2nd April 2026)

Last updated - 2 April 2026

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Name

Global Rank

Net Worth

1

Johann Rupert & family

Johann Rupert & family

193

$14.17 B

2

Nicky Oppenheimer & family

Nicky Oppenheimer & family

295

$10.54 B

3

Patrice Motsepe

Patrice Motsepe

1093

$3.80 B

4

Koos Bekker

Koos Bekker

1210

$3.42 B

5

Michiel Le Roux

Michiel Le Roux

1290

$3.19 B

6

Jannie Mouton & family

Jannie Mouton & family

1797

$2.26 B

7

Christoffel Wiese

Christoffel Wiese

2295

$1.75 B

8

Paul Van Zuydam

Paul Van Zuydam

2355

$1.69 B

FAQs

Who is the richest person in South Africa, and what is their net worth?

The richest person in South Africa is Johann Rupert & family, with a net worth of 11.38 billion.

What is the primary industry of the majority of billionaires in the top list of billionaires in South Africa?

The majority of billionaires in the top list of South Africa are from the Fashion & Retail industry.

Who is oldest in the South Africa's top billionaire list and what industry are they associated with?

South Africa's oldest billionaire in the top list is Christoffel Wiese aged 84 , associated with the Fashion & Retail industry.

How many industries are represented among the top billionaires in South Africa?

The top billionaires in South Africa come from 4 industries - Fashion & Retail, Metals & Mining, Finance & Investments, Media & Entertainment

What percentage of the South Africa's top billionaires made their fortunes in the Fashion & Retail sector?

33% of the top billionaires (2 out of 6) are from the Fashion & Retail industry in South Africa.

Who is the youngest person in South Africa's top billionaires, and how old are they?

South Africa's youngest billionaire is Patrice Motsepe, at 64 years old.
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